Cargo and Freight Agents
Top 3 Cargo Agent Jobs
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Border Patrol Agent (BPA) - Experienced (GL9 / GS11)
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Marble Cliff,OH
Border Patrol Agent (BPA) – in the Federal Security and Public Safety Sector Experienced (GL-9 GS-11) SAME MISSION, NEW DRIVE! You love protecting your community and doing your part to keep our...
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Border Patrol Agent (BPA) - Entry Level
- United States Customs and Border Protection
- Columbus,OH
Border Patrol Agent (BPA) Entry Level A MISSION WORTHY OF A CAREER! If you're looking for “just a job,” then stop reading right now. But, if you're looking for a long-term federal law enforcement career, one that makes a difference every day to...
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Cargo Handler/Forklift Operator - 1st Shift
- Forward Air, Inc.
- Columbus,OH
Forward Air - 6800 Port Road - Responsibilities: Load and unload freight from 53 ft trailers; Use handheld scanners to track and maneuver freight; Label boxes and prepare freight for shipment; Safely load and unload trailers using hand trucks,...
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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*Some content used by permission of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor.