AAC - Part Time Cargo Agent KOA

KOA - AAC Cargo, 73-221 Uu St, Kailua Kona, HI 96740, USA

Cargo Agent duties include any one or a combination of duties: loading and unloading of cargo and mail, aircraft and ground equipment operation, cleaning, servicing, towing of aircraft and equipment, engaging and disengaging of air‑start and ground power units, cargo transfers, cargo warehousing, and cargo services including telephone sales, customer information, and other cargo office duties. In addition, a CA performs other duties within the normal scope of cargo work to ensure optimum customer service and maximum effort in achieving departmental goals.

This is a union‑represented position.

Must be able to work shifts: 3:30 pm to 11:00 pm, with the possibility of split days off and weekend availability.

• Routes inbound and outbound air freight shipments to their destinations.
• Receives counter orders from customers and arranges for pickup of freight and delivery to loading platform.
• Assembles cargo according to destination.
• Weighs items and determines cost, using established tariffs.
• Directs or participates in cargo loading to ensure completeness of load and even distribution of weight.
• Itemizes charges, prepares freight bills, accepts payments and issues refunds.
• Prepares manifest to accompany shipments.
• Adheres to required security procedures and hazardous material handling requirements.
• Unloads inbound freight and informs consignees of shipment arrival and arranges for delivery to consignees.
• Performs operations in conjunction with the loading and unloading of mail.
• Scans and assembles mail according to destination.
• Adheres to required security procedures at Air Cargo and with equipment handling.
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment at all times.

• High School diploma or equivalency preferred.
• Ability to lift, push, pull, or carry objects of 75 lbs maximum weight.
• Must qualify and obtain a U.S. Customs and Border Protection seal.
• Possess a valid driver’s license; ability to obtain an Airport Motor Vehicle Operating Permit and certification to operate forklift trucks for loading and unloading freight.
• Must work independently in a fast‑paced environment and be detail‑oriented.
• Available to work various shifts, including weekends and holidays.
• Basic typing and computer skills required.
• Ability to perform basic math calculations.

This position starts at $20.00 per hour.

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