What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cargo Agent (DCA) position at Air General Inc.?
Job Description:
Air General, a national cargo handling company, is seeking a Cargo Agent for our Arlington Airport (DCA) operation. This position has a strong focus on customer service and warehouse responsibilities. Customer service and warehouse duties include documentation, data entry, warehouse cargo, loading and unloading and above all, great customer service. Must be able to work independently and as part of a team. . If you are interested in a career with an industry leader, that promotes respect, caring, and equality for our employees in an environment that fosters growth, please consider joining us!
Air General, a national cargo handling company, is seeking a Cargo Agent for our Arlington Airport (DCA) operation. This position has a strong focus on customer service and warehouse responsibilities. Customer service and warehouse duties include documentation, data entry, warehouse cargo, loading and unloading and above all, great customer service. Must be able to work independently and as part of a team. . If you are interested in a career with an industry leader, that promotes respect, caring, and equality for our employees in an environment that fosters growth, please consider joining us!
Job Responsibilities:
- Prepare statistics and reports, as required by customer, and distribute to all relevant parties. Maintain logs, files, and statistics as required.
- Provide details about shipments or handling incidents, which may result in future claims.
- Bring any customer issues to the attention of a supervisor.
- Inventory reports, and send appropriate messages as required.
- Prepare documentation for tracing action, perform follow-up, and keep customer informed of progress.
- Provide customers with information concerning the status of their shipments.
- Review and handle all messages requiring immediate responses or special handling. Liaise with supervisor as required.
- Deposit customer funds regularly, in accordance with customer requirements.
- Survey all work and office areas for neat, clean, and orderly conditions, including all back offices. Areas must be free of debris and any other work safety hazards.
- Challenge unauthorized persons entering non-public areas and report the incident to a manager.
- Adhere to all FAA, TSA, USDA, Airport, Airline and Air General Safety and Security procedures, and immediately report any discrepancies to a supervisor or manager.
- Check daily briefings.
- Operate a forklift, tug and pallet jack
- Load/unload air cargo from/to vehicles/trucks
- Prepare, palletize, and/or breakdown cargo as needed
- Clean up and sweep warehouse, dispose garbage
- Maintain safe operation of warehouse vehicles and equipment
- Perform any other duties as directed by the managers.
Requirements:
- Must possess a valid Drivers License
- Must be able to pass all pre-employment screenings, background checks, and airport/government security background checks
- Must be able to pass a drug test
- Must be a US Citizen (due to TSA Screening requirements)
- Must be able to travel when necessary
- High school diploma or GED preferred
- Must be able to obtain valid airport I.D. badge.
- Must be able to lift 70 pounds
- Must have basic computer skills
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Must possess the ability to read, write, fluently speak and understand the English language
- Must be available to work varied shifts, including nights, and occasionally on weekends, and holidays.
Benefits Offered:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, etc.
- Paid Time Off and Sick Time
- 401(k) Retirement Plan and Roth after 6 months, company match after 1 year
- Room to Grow
- Annual Performance Reviews
- Family Owned
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Life Insurance
- Scholarship Program
- Company Loan Program
- Paid Parental Leave
- Clair
Air General is a US based nation wide Air Cargo and Ocean Cargo handling company, as well as a provider of Passenger and Traveler Services. Our customers are the world's major International and Domestic Airlines. Air General is dedicated to providing quality cargo handling and transportation logistics services in North America at major US Airports. If you'd like to learn more about the Air General family please visit the link below and explore our videos!
https://www.airgeneral.com/ourstory
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