Overview
People. Passion. Pride. This is what has driven our teams since 1833.
Since that time, we have developed to become a critical partner in the global aviation industry, delivering time-critical logistics services at over 300 locations in 65 countries, across 6 continents.
But at the heart of our business is our people.
Role Purpose
The Cargo Agent compiles documents on import or export cargo shipments. Expedites shipment of cargo from
warehouse and assist customers in tracking their shipments. Deals directly with customers either by telephone or in person
and handles cash transactions.
This role requires you to maintain a safe and secure work environment, in accordance with local health, safety, and security policies and procedures.
What you will be doing
- Examines manifests, bills of lading and air waybills to determine work procedures for reason cargo.
- Notifies consignee or representative concerning arrival dates of shipment, customs clearance rudiments and tonnage shipments.
- Make 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.
Would you like to see more detail on the accountabilities of the role? Please see the following job description for further information.
Safety, Security and Compliance
You will have a responsibility and duty whilst at work to take reasonable care of the health, safety and wellbeing of yourself and others in accordance with provided information, training, and workplace health and safety rules or procedures. The company is committed to providing a safe working environment for all staff members. In all areas of our business there is a potential risk to the health, safety and welfare to everyone on our sites through the misuse of alcohol and drugs. As such the Company prohibits such misuse and carries out regular testing to enforce our Substance Misuse Policy.
Please see the attached job description for further details on safety, security, wellbeing & compliance.
What we are looking for:
- Must have high school diploma, GED or equivalent work experience.
- Must have current driver’s license with no violations over the past 5 years.
- Must be able to speak, read, and write in English proficiently.
- Must pass an FBI background check and obtain a custom seal.
- Must pass pre-employment medical.
- Must pass a drug test.
Diversity
Menzies Aviation are a committed equal opportunity employer and encourage applications for suitably qualified and eligible applicants regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, and maternity. We strive to create an inclusive working environment, where the different knowledge, perspectives, experiences, and approaches of our global workforce are represented. Where everyone feels valued and can reach their full potential.
Please be aware that as part of our recruitment process, we may look to use a variety of resourcing tools to help us understand your skills and experience in relation to the role. Please feel free to contact to recruiter below, if there are any reasonable adjustments to our process that you would like us to consider.
As part of our recruitment process, we will always consider how candidates fit with our values which you can learn more about here.
Application Instructions
Is this role ticking all the boxes for you? If so, please click apply now!
