DEN Cargo Express Warehouse Lead

Swissport International AG; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 29,151 - 41,519; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Job summary

Swissport International AG in Denver is seeking a Lead Cargo Agent to efficiently manage warehouse and cargo handling operations while ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. The role involves overseeing financial targets, employee performance, and effective relationships with control authorities.

The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of industry experience and strong managerial skills. Full-time employees are entitled to a competitive pay rate of $25.65/hour alongside benefits such as health insurance and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of industry experience required.
• Minimum 3 years of managerial or supervisory experience.
• Ability to work in a team and handle conflict effectively.

Responsibilities

• Organize warehouse and storage facilities for cargo operations.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Oversee employee performance and implement necessary training.
• Maintain relationships with customer airline management and control authorities.

Skills

Teamwork

Conflict resolution

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Customer focus

Quality awareness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

Lead Cargo Agent organizes warehouse and storage facilities; arranges warehouse handling equipment and loads/unloads air cargo, while maintaining the required safety and quality standards as well as comply with Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and company policies.

The expected pay rate is $25.65/hour. Full‑time employees are offered a range of health and wellness benefits as well as 401(k) with company match paid vacation time, sick time, and company paid holidays.

Your activities

• Ensure that financial targets are met in line with the operational plan
• Establish and maintain a high‑quality standard in the cargo operation; ensure that workflows are constantly improved to cope with competitive requirements.
• Ensure that all subcontracted cargo services providers are closely supervised
• Ensure price increases
• Maintain close and effective business relationships with customer airline’s management.
• Maintain a good working relationship with the various control authorities such as Airport Management, Customs, Immigration, etc.
• Identify root causes of problems and institute corrective actions
• Generate detailed reports and summaries of operations
• Responsibilities include but are not limited to operational performance
• Ensure effective planning methods and procedures are in place and that there are adequate resources, both manpower and equipment, to meet operational requirements
• Oversee and manage employee performance as well as implement required training

Your profile

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 3-5 years industry experience
• 3 years managerial / supervisory experience
• Ability to work in a team environment -Ability to deal with conflict
• Excellent organizational and planning skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Technical knowledge of equipment and systems
• Ability to work under pressure
• Customer focus and quality awareness
• Must be able to work in inclement weather

What we offer

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

At Swissport, we believe in diversity, equal opportunity, and the power of our values to drive our success. We are committed to providing a workplace that fosters inclusion and where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.