Freight Agent

Vacancy Announcement
Freight Agent

Alaska Air Transit is hiring for our part-time Freight Agent position.
We are a community-oriented small business based in Merrill Field, Anchorage and we are looking for a hard-working team player to be a key member of our organization.
This position, while involving our hangar and ground operations, requires a strong focus on customer service and communication. This position involves regular lifting of thousands of pounds daily, use of forklift, and the labeling and organization of all cargo moved by Alaska Air Transit. Experience with computers, including word processing and email, is also essential for this role.

Position Responsibilities

  • Receive and organize all freight delivered to our facility.
  • Manage freight sent on each flight.
  • Coordinate with team members to ensure on-time flight departures.
  • Communicate customer freight related requests/requirements to team members.
  • Operate forklift safely around facility and aircraft.
  • Assist customers with Freight/Cargo inquiries.
  • Assist Customer Service Team with passenger Check-In process.
  • Learn and use our digital reservation software.
  • Assist customers in boxing and delivering freight.

Position Environment

  • Immersion in the culture of Alaska aviation.
  • Work with experienced pilots, as well as a stellar team of flight operations, maintenance, and ramp staff, many of whom are aspiring pilots.
  • Learn more about rural Alaska, its communities, and the many companies that conduct business in remote locations.
  • Fast Paced work tempo.

Company
Alaska Air Transit is a customer focused air transport company with a strong focus on safety and reliability. We strive to meet every customer need with a personal level of attention. We operate a fleet of modern turboprop aircraft, flown by highly- qualified pilots. AAT is dedicated to the happiness, health, and success of our employees.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we celebrate our employees' differences of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or Veteran status.

Pay: $19.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

  • Please describe a previous role that emphasized safety while requiring you to handle customer and company assets.

Education:

  • High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

  • Forklift or equipment operation: 1 year (Required)
  • academic or professional Aviation: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person

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