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Now Hiring Full-Time Cargo Office Agents

Great news! Now hiring full-time cargo office agents at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) with great benefits! Starting at $23.45 per hour! Free employee parking, free Kaiser benefit for employee, spouse, and children, paid training, and uniform provided. All hires are required to undergo and pass security clearances, five years employment and educational verification, background checks, drug screen, and physical test. As a member of the Menzies Aviation Cargo Agent team, you will be responsible for compiling documents on import or export cargo shipments, expediting shipments of cargo from warehouse and assisting customers in tracking their shipments. The Cargo Agent also deals directly with customers either by telephone or in-person and handles cash transactions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Examines manifest, bills of lading, and air waybill to determine work procedures for releasing cargo.
• Notifies consignee or representative concerning arrival dates of shipment, customs clearance requirements, and tonnage shipment.
• Meet passenger flights and clear general declarations through Immigration CBP office.
• Makes cash transactions, collects payments from customers for freight prior to release.
• Authorizes final approval for cargo release.
• Prepares invoices for charges, airline clients, and management regarding freight.
• Works with government agencies to clear shipments for import.
• Ensures all local airport, TSA, CBP, and FAA rules are followed.
• Meet flights in order to exchange documents.
• Recognizes dangerous goods upon receiving.
• Must follow all security procedures as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Possess and maintain a valid California driver's license.
• Must be able to pass all pre-employment testing to include drug testing and a physical.
• Ability to proficiently read, write, and speak English.
• Must be comfortable lifting 70 lbs. repetitively.
• Must be comfortable working in all weather conditions.
• Pass FBI background and obtain US Customs Seal.
• Must be available and flexible to work variable shifts including weekends and holidays.
• Prior loading and unloading of heavy products or equipment (preferred).
• Forklift certification preferred.
• Ability to learn quickly.
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions and request clarification when needed.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to build relationships.
• Must have the authorization to work in the USA.

Benefits:

• Advancement opportunities to lead and supervisor.
• Kaiser medical benefits.
• Dental, vision, 401K.
• Life and short-term disability insurance.
• Paid training.
• Uniform provided.

Working Conditions:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may regularly work in outside weather conditions. The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts, high voltages, and high hydraulic/pneumatic pressures. The employee is also frequently exposed to very loud noise levels, fumes or airborne particles, and hazardous substances, materials, or waste. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with arms, climb or balance; and talk or hear. Other tasks include digging and shoveling, such as snow removal around equipment and office. An employee may also engage in debris removal which involves lifting, bending, and stooping. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 lbs. and occasionally lift and/or move up to 70 lbs.

Behaviors Required:

• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well.
• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity.
• Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest.
• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.