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Cargo Agent job at Menzies Aviation in Rockford IL

Description, duties, responsibilities

Description
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 fromwarehouse and assist customers in tracking their shipments. Deals directly with customers either by telephone or in personand 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 ciearance 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.
+ Meets flights to exchange documents.
+ Recognizes dangerous goods upon receiving.
+ Other duties as assigned.
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 and compliance.
What we are looking for:
All employees have a responsibility and duty while at work to:
+ Take reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves and of others who may be affected by their actions or omissions whilst at work.
+ Fully versed on International Aviation Safety and Security standards and passionate about promoting them within the organization.
+ Co-operate with their manager / supervisor to allow them to perform or comply with any legal requirements imposed on the company.
+ Not intentionally or recklessly interfere with or misuse anything provided by the company in the interests of health safety or welfare reasons.
+ Inform their manager / supervisor of any work situation equipment or activity that represents a serious or immediate danger to health and safety.
+ Report any hazards near misses incidents accidents or dangerous occurrences to their manager / supervisor who will then follow the procedures contained in this manual.
+ Carry out work in accordance with information and training provided and any specific workplace health and safety rules or procedures.
+ Fully understand the company health and safety policy.
+ Attend training courses as may be arranged by the Company.
Would you like to see more detail on what we are looking for? Please see the following job description for further information
Qualifications and Experience
+ Must have high school diploma GED or equivalent work experience.
+ Must have current driver’s license with no violations over the past 5 years.
+ Certification in dangerous goods awareness/acceptance.
+ Equivalent combination of education and experience.
+ Must be able to speak read and write in English proficiently.
+ Must be available and flexible to work variable shifts including weekends and holidays.
+ Work is done primarily outdoors. Must be comfortable working in all weather conditions.
+ Must pass an FBI background check and obtain a custom seal.
+ Must pass driver’s test with the Department of Airports and obtain a driver’s license to drive on Airport Operational Area (AOA).
+ Must be able to lift at least 35 pounds on a continuous basis.
+ 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. (https://menziesaviation.com/)
Application Instructions
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Qualifications
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Menzies Aviation Company Overview

With more than 200 airport operations across 6 continents, Menzies Aviation relies on more than 30,000 employees to ensure that our services hit the heights which are expected of us. We believe that true excellence is only delivered by people with the knowledge, tools and passion to set standards rather than chase them. We offer landside and airside services tailored to our customers needs, timed to their schedules, and delivered by teams with the knowledge, tools and passion to set standards rather than chase them. Our core services include Ground Handling, Cargo, Fueling, Executive Services and Offline Services.