Freight​/Warehouse Agent- Portland International Airport; PDX

Freight/Warehouse Agent

Portland, OR 97218, USA

Job Category: Airport Operations

Supervisor: Jonathan Whatley

Requisition Number: FREIG
015838

Posted: February 23, 2026

Employment Type: Full-Time

Pay Rate: $19.88 USD per hour

WHERE THE PACKAGES LAND AND GOODS TAKE FLIGHT - FREIGHT AGENT WANTED!

Freight Agents work in a fast‑paced warehouse environment, accurately scanning, labeling, and processing customer packages while maintaining efficient workflows to ensure proper handling, tracking, and timely preparation for shipping and delivery.

• Benefits include 401(k) with matching, health, dental, vision, and life insurance, paid time off, growth opportunities, and a competitive pay scale.
• Commitment to leading provider of commercial aviation services.
• Positive working environment with mutual respect.
• More than 200 global locations offering career progression.

The freight agent handles cargo packages in a fast‑paced warehouse environment, ensuring proper care and handling. The primary responsibilities are accurate scanning and labeling of items, physical processing of customer packages, and correct tracking in the inventory management system. The agent maintains precise and efficient workflows to ready items for shipping and delivery.

• Manual loading and unloading of cargo.
• Operate handheld barcode scanners for incoming and outgoing packages.
• Verify product information by scanning barcodes and checking accuracy.
• Label packages to ensure proper shipment.
• Maintain high scanning accuracy to minimize shipment errors.
• Move packages to correct warehouse locations.
• Collaborate with team members to meet daily scanning and packing goals.
• Follow safety protocols and standard operating procedures.
• Report discrepancies or issues to leadership.
• Inspect and communicate about damaged packages.
• Ensure proper handling and storage of cargo per safety regulations.
• Apply correct documentation to freight.
• Participate in training on freight handling, safety, and compliance.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment.
• Exemplify Prime Flight customer service and safety standards.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

• 18 years of age or older.
• Eligible to work in the United States.
• Effective communication in English (reading, writing, speaking).
• Warehouse or inventory management experience is a plus.
• Ability to access, interpret information in print and electronically, using devices such as iPads/Tablets and computers.
• Effective communication with colleagues and clients, in person and electronically.
• Pass a background check and drug screen.
• Eligibility to acquire required credentials and clearances (FAA, TSA, Port Authority, U.S. Customs, U.S. Postal as applicable).
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

• Lift up to 70 pounds, including prolonged standing and walking.
• Reach, grasp, push, pull, crawl, crouch, bend, stretch, squat, kneel, and climb.
• Exposure to moderate to high noise levels, biohazards, chemicals, and outdoor elements.
• Ability to hear spoken voice and audible alarms.
• Repetitive motions of arms, wrists, hands, and fingers.
• Vision requirements: close vision (≤20 inches), distance vision (≥20 feet), peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment.

The pay rate listed is the company's expected compensation for this position; actual compensation may vary based on qualifications, skills, education, and experience.

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