Pdx Airport Cargo Agent
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Positions is located at Portland International Airport
Our Freight Agents handle cargo packages in a fast-paced warehouse environment ensuring proper care and handling. The primary responsibility of this position is to accurately scan and label items physically process customer packages and ensure they are correctly tracked in the inventory management system. The agent is als
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o responsible for maintaining precise and efficient workflows to ensure items are ready for shipping and delivery to customers.
Shift Time: 1:00AM-2:00PM Monday/ Wednesday/ Friday
Responsibilities:
• Responsible for the manual loading and unloading of cargo
• Operate handheld barcode scanners to scan incoming and outgoing packages
• Verify product information by scanning item barcodes and checking for accuracy
• Label packages as required to ensure proper shipment
• Maintain high accuracy in scanning to minimize errors in shipment and receipts
• Move packages to the correct locations within the warehouse
• Work collaboratively with team members to meet daily scanning and packing goals
• Follow safety protocols and standard operating procedures in a fast-paced environment
• Report any discrepancies or issues to leadership
• Inspect and communicate on damaged packages to leadership
• Ensure proper handling and storage of cargo in accordance with safety regulations
• Ensure proper documentation is applied to the correct freight
• Participate in training programs on freight handling safety and compliance
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment in freight handling areas
• Attention to detail
• Brings their A game every day with energy and enthusiasm respect for their team and the highest regard for safety
• May be assigned other duties as required
Qualifications:
• 18 years of age or older
• Eligible to work in the United States
• Warehouse or inventory management experience is a plus
• Ability to read write speak and understand the English language to include documents
• Ability to access and interpret information in print and electronically including the use electronic devices including iPads/Tablets Computers and Mobile Devices
• Effectively communicate with colleagues and clients both in-person and through electronic means
• Pass a background check and drug screen
• Eligibility to acquire needed credentials and clearances (FAA TSA Port Authority U.S. Customs and U.S. Postal- as applicable)
• Airlines are 24/7 so we need our team members to be flexible to work various shifts that change every 3-4 months including nights weekends and holidays
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential requirement satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the work environment knowledge skill and/or ability. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential requirements.
Physical Activity/ Requirements:
• Ability to lift up to 70 pounds
• Prolonged standing and walking in an indoor/outdoor environment as applicable
• Must be able to reach with arms and grasp with hands
• Must be able to push pull
• Must be able to crawl and crouch at times in confined tight spaces
• Must be able to bend stretch squat kneel
• Must be able to climb and work at elevated heights
• Exposure to moderate and at times high noise levels
• Exposure to various warehouse conditions including changes in temperature
• Exposure to outdoor elements
• Be able to hear and respond to the spoken voice and to audible alarms
• Tasks may involve repetitive motions of the arms wrists hands and/or fingers
• Specific vision abilities required for this job include: Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less); distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more); peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point); depth perception (three-dimensional vision ability to judge distanc