Cargo and Freight Agents

Top 3 Cargo Agent Jobs

  • Packer - SMX Staffing - Columbus,OH

    With Staff Management | SMX, you'll get a weekly paycheck, learn new skills, meet new people, and work with a great management team in a clean and safe environment. Do you love animals and want to make a difference in their well-being? We...

  • Packer / Packing Associate - SIMOS - Columbus,OH

    Job Posting Do you love animals and want to make a difference in their well-being? We are looking for you! At Staff Management, we offer paid training! We have all shifts available so you can pick the shift that works best for you! Our...

  • Non OSU Student Golf Course Grounds Assistant - Ohio State University - Columbus,OH

    Non OSU Student Golf Course Grounds Assistant General golf course labor to include mowing, raking, blowing, watering and landscaping. Location: OSU Golf Club - Maintenance 1 (0175) Position Type: Temporary (Fixed Term)...

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What Cargo and freight agents Do

Expedite and route movement of incoming and outgoing cargo and freight shipments in airline, train, and trucking terminals and shipping docks. Take orders from customers and arrange pickup of freight and cargo for delivery to loading platform. Prepare and examine bills of lading to determine shipping charges and tariffs.


Cargo and freight agent Salaries

  • 2020 employment: 95,600
  • May 2021 median annual wage: $46,910

Job Outlook for Cargo and freight agents

Projected employment change, 2020-30:

  • Number of new jobs: 9,500
  • Growth rate: 10 percent (As fast as average)

How to Become a Cargo or freight agent

Education and training:

  • Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent
  • Work experience in a related occupation: None
  • Typical on-the-job training: Short-term on-the-job training

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