Cargo Agent (MEM)

Air General, a national cargo handling company, is looking for a Cargo Agent at our Memphis International airport location (MEM) to handle the transfer of cargo to and from our airline clients and their customers. This position would include office duties as well as warehouse duties, with a focus on customer service and strict adherence to safety and security procedures. 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 include:

• Load/unload air cargo from/to vehicles/trucks


• Maintain and operate a forklift, tug and pallet jack safely and efficiently


• Adhere to all FAA, Airport, and Air General safety and security procedures


• Present cargo documents to U.S. Customs, Immigration, USDA and any other relevant agencies to achieve the necessary releases and clearances


• Understand and prepare documentation for tracing action, perform follow-up, and keep customer informed of progress or their shipment


• Take special measures to ensure proper handling of valuables, perishables, live animal shipments, and special loads


• Obtain Customs Log Number and appropriate flight clearances


• Reconcile Master and House air waybills, as applicable


• Verify booking details and make corrections where applicable


• Any other duties assigned by supervisors or managers

Requirements:

• 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


• High school diploma or GED preferred


• Must possess a valid Driver's License


• Must be able to obtain valid airport I.D. badge


• Must be able to push, pull or lift up to 70lbs


• Must have basic computer skills


• Must be at least 18 years of age


• Must be a U.S. Citizen


• Must possess the ability to read, write, fluently speak and understand the English language

Schedule:
Define days and hours

Benefits Offered:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, Health and Flexible Savings Accounts, etc.


• Paid Time Off and Sick Time


• 401(k) Retirement Plan and Roth after 6 months, company match after 1 year


• Tuition Reimbursement


• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)


• Life Insurance


• Scholarship Program


• Paid Parental Leave

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