RYA Cargo Agent

Aloha Air Cargo; Nome (AK); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Aloha Air Cargo is seeking a dedicated Cargo Agent in Nome, AK to ensure accurate processing of customer freight and mail and to safeguard operations in accordance with company policies. The role includes data entry, daily reconciliation, and timely delivery of backhaul shipments.

You will load/unload aircraft, marshal planes, maintain ramp areas, assist customers, and perform routine maintenance on ground service equipment. A strong physical stamina and valid driver's license are required.

Qualifications

• Must be a high school graduate or equivalent.
• Prior applicable experience preferred.
• This position is very active and may require standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling and climbing up to 8–10 hours a day.
• Requires frequent and routine lifting or moving items weighing over 70 pounds.
• Must have a valid driver’s license with clean driving record.
• For Anchorage, Nome, Kotzebue and Bethel Stations - Must be able to pass a ten year security background check for airport badging.
• Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Ensure mail and freight are accurately processed and entered into the computer database.
• Assist with mail and freight on hand daily reconciliation.
• Deliver backhaul mail and freight to post offices, main line carriers, or customers promptly.
• Load and unload aircraft and marshal aircraft.
• Maintain ramp and storage areas for mail and freight.
• Assist customers with shipping, receiving, or locating freight orders via in-person or phone calls.
• Perform daily maintenance and fluid checks on ground service equipment.
• Notify supervisor of facility or vehicle maintenance needs or discrepancies.
• Operate ground service equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Physical stamina

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Valid driver’s license

Computer data entry

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Ground service equipment operation

Air cargo handling software

Job description

The Cargo Agent ensures that customer freight and mail is accurately processed and safeguarded in safe and efficient manner according to Ryan Air policy and procedures.

Essential Functions and Duties:

Ensures that all mail and freight received is accurately processed, which includes input into the computer database.

Assists with mail and freight on hand daily reconciliation.

Delivers backhaul mail and freight to either the post office, main line carriers or customers in a timely manner.

Assists with the loading and unloading of aircraft, including aircraft associated with ground service contracts.

Maintains ramp and mail and freight storage areas.

Loads aircraft.

Marshals aircraft.

Assists customers with shipping, receiving, or locating their freight orders either in person or on the phone and making deliveries, as needed.

Performs daily maintenance and fluid checks on ground service equipment.

Assists with the repair and maintenance of the facility.

Notifies supervisor or Dir. Of GSE/Facilities of any facility or vehicle maintenance needs or discrepancies.

Operates ground service equipment.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Must be a high school graduate or equivalent.

Prior applicable experience preferred.

This position is very active and may require standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling and climbing up to 8 – 10 hours a day.

Requires frequent and routine lifting or moving items weighing over 70 pounds.

Must have a valid driver’s license with clean driving record.

For Anchorage, Nome, Kotzebue and Bethel Stations - Must be able to pass a ten year security background check for airport badging.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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