Freight/Warehouse Agent- Portland International Airport (PDX1)

Freight/Warehouse Agent- Portland International Airport (PDX1)

Freight Agents work in a fast-paced warehouse environment, where they accurately scan, label, and process customer packages while maintaining efficient workflows to ensure proper handling, tracking, and timely preparation for shipping and delivery.

Why Work For PrimeFlight?

• Enjoy benefits like 401(k) with matching, health, dental, vision, and life insurance, paid time off, growth opportunities, and more (*part-time benefits may vary)
• 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

Summary Overview

The Freight Agents handle cargo packages in a fast-paced warehouse environment, ensuring proper care and handling. The primary responsibility of this position is to accurately scan and label items, physically process customer packages, and ensure they are correctly tracked in the inventory management system. The agent is also responsible for maintaining precise and efficient workflows to ensure items are ready for shipping and delivery to customers.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the manual loading and unloading of cargo
• Operate handheld barcode scanners to scan incoming and outgoing packages
• Verify product information by scanning item barcodes and checking for accuracy
• Label packages as required to ensure proper shipment
• Maintain high accuracy in scanning to minimize errors in shipment and receipts
• Move packages to the correct locations within the warehouse
• Work collaboratively with team members to meet daily scanning and packing goals
• Follow safety protocols and standard operating procedures in a fast-paced environment
• Report any discrepancies or issues to leadership
• Inspect and communicate on damaged packages to leadership
• Ensure proper handling and storage of cargo in accordance with safety regulations
• Ensure proper documentation is applied to the correct freight
• Participate in training programs on freight handling, safety, and compliance
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment in freight handling areas
• Exemplify PrimeFlight customer service and safety standards
• Perform any additional duties as assigned by management

Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older
• Eligible to work in the United States
• Communicate effectively in English (reading, writing, speaking)
• Warehouse or inventory management experience is a plus
• Ability to access and interpret information in print and electronically, including the use of electronic devices including IPads/Tablets, Computers, and Mobile Devices
• Effectively communicate with colleagues and clients, both in-person and through electronic means
• Pass a background check and drug screen
• Eligibility to acquire needed credentials and clearances (FAA, TSA, Port Authority, U.S. Customs and U.S. Postal- as applicable)
• Airlines are 24/7, so we need our team members to be flexible to work various shifts including nights, weekends and holidays

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 Biohazards and/or Chemicals
• 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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