Job Description

Mail Cargo Agent

Interested in working in aviation? Are you looking for a job with stability and growth opportunities? If you are looking for a career with growth potential and work well in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, we want to speak to you!

Perks of the job:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Growth potential
• *Part-time benefits could vary

Why work for PrimeFlight?

• We are committed to being a leading provider of commercial services within the aviation industry
• Our teams focus on maintaining a positive working environment and treating all team members with respect
• With more than 200 locations across the world, we offer opportunities for career progression
• Enjoy a competitive pay scale

About Us

We perform a wide range of airport support services globally on behalf of commercial airlines. Join us for a rewarding career in the aviation industry!

Job Description

Our Mail Cargo Agent is responsible for handling, processing, and managing the movement of mail cargo through the airport facilities. This role includes loading and unloading mail from aircraft, sorting and organizing mail for distribution, and ensuring timely and accurate dispatch to destinations. You must adhere to safety and security protocols, handle documentation related to mail cargo, and operate equipment such as forklifts and trolleys. Additionally, you will work with airlines, postal services, and other stakeholders to coordinate mail logistics and address any issues that may arise.

What It's Like to Work as a Mail Cargo Agent

• You like working as a team, toward a common goal
• Handle and process incoming and outgoing mail and cargo at the airport
• Sort and organize mail and cargo based on destination, priority, and type
• Operate ground handling equipment for loading and unloading mail and cargo
• Ensure proper handling and storage of mail and cargo in compliance with safety guidelines
• Coordinate with airlines and ground crew for the timely transfer of mail and cargo
• Inspect mail and cargo for security, verifying contents against documentation
• Prepare and maintain accurate records of mail and cargo shipments
• You have a great attention to detail
• You enjoy working with a team or individually to accomplish your tasks
• Like to build long term relationships with your customers
• Physical activity may include:
• Stand and walk for extended periods of time
• Ability to lift 70 pounds or more
• Be able to hear and respond to the spoken voice and to audible alarms generated by terminal environment
• Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less); Distance Vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more); Color Vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors); Peripheral Vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point); Depth Perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships); Ability to Adjust Focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus)

Qualifications

• Minimum age of 18 years old
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language, to include documents
• Experience in cargo handling, logistics, or a related field
• Familiarity with mail processing and sorting procedures
• Ability to operate cargo handling equipment such as forklifts
• Good organizational and communication skills
• Physical ability to lift and move heavy items
• Flexibility to work in shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Comfortable working with computers, mobile devices, and tablets
• Ability to pass a drug screen
• Eligibility to acquire needed credentials and clearances (FAA, TSA, Port Authority, U.S. Customs and U.S. Postal- as applicable)
• Must have a valid state-issued driver's license with an acceptable driving record
• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Must be registered with Selective Service

Airlines are 24/7, so we need our team members to be flexible to work various shifts including nights, weekends and holidays. The successful PrimeFlight Aviation Services team member brings their "A" game every day with energy and enthusiasm, respect for their team, and the highest regard for safety!

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential requirement satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the work environment, knowledge, skill, and/or ability. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential requirements.

Physical activity/working conditions may include:

• Ability to lift up to 70 pounds
• Prolonged standing and walking in an indoor/outdoor environment as applicable
• May need to reach with arms and grasp with hands
• May need to push, pull
• May need to crawl and crouch, at times, in confined tight spaces
• May need to bend, stretch, squat, kneel
• May need to climb and work at elevated heights
• Exposure to moderate and at times high noise levels
• Exposure to outdoor elements
• Be able to hear and respond to the spoken voice and to audible alarms
• Tasks may involve repetitive motions of the arms, wrists, hands and/or fingers
• Specific vision abilities required for this job include: Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less); distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more); peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point); depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships); ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus)

The pay rate listed on this post is what the company reasonably expects to pay for this position. However, individual compensation may vary based on factors including qualifications, skills, competencies, education, and experience.

PrimeFlight Aviation Services, Inc. is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All applicants and employees are considered and evaluated for positions at PrimeFlight Aviation Service, Inc. without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, color, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, uniform service member and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, disability, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state/province, and local laws.

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