Freight Agent - ISP
Listed on 2026-08-21
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Transportation
Freight, Airport Operations & Services
Freight Agent
Want to be part of a small but mighty team that helps move important shipments across the country? Freight Agents at Southwest work outside and in our Cargo facility to safely load and unload cargo, including packages, U.S. Mail, fresh seafood, and even life-saving medical items. You'll work with other airport teams to keep flights on schedule and make sure shipments get where they need to go.
You'll help customers who ship with Southwest Cargo, adjust priorities as needed, and support a smooth operation every day. As a Cargo Agent, you'll learn new skills, work with a close team, and play a big part in helping Southwest succeed.
Pay of $21.01 per hour, with the opportunity for future increase per applicable collective bargaining agreement wage scale based on time in position. Opportunities for overtime and shift premiums.
Benefits you'll love
- Fly for free, as a privilege, on any open seat on all Southwest flights (your eligible dependents too)
- Southwest will help fund your Retirement Savings Plan, which includes a dollar-for-dollar 401(k) Company match contribution up to 10% of your eligible earnings
- Potential for annual profit-sharing contribution in the Southwest Retirement Savings Plan—when Southwest profits, you profit
- Competitive health insurance for you and your eligible dependents
- Southwest offers health plan coverage options that start from the first day of employment. You'll have 30 days to select and enroll in your health plan, and coverage will be retroactively available to your first day of employment.
- Explore more benefits you'll love:
This role is part of a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), which means pay, schedules, and other job details are set through an agreement with the labor union.
Work schedules are based on seniority and may include early mornings, late nights, weekends, and holidays. There may be times when mandatory overtime is required to support flight operations, but there are also opportunities to trade shifts and find a schedule that works for you.
U.S. Citizenship required under Federal regulations.
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