Freight and Cargo Agents

Freight and cargo agents expedite and route movement of incoming and outgoing cargo and freight shipments in airline, train, and trucking terminals and shipping docks. Take orders from customers and arrange pickup of freight and cargo for delivery to loading platform.

Payscale

$58,200

in Washington

$55,400

in United States

Jobs

2,567

in Washington

104,562

in United States

Education & Training

High School Diploma, Associate’s Degree, Bachelor’s Degree

College Programs

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