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Cargo and Freight Agents

Prospects: Favorable

*According to projected annual openings and year-over-year growth
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. Prepare and examine bills of lading to determine shipping charges and tariffs.

Current openings

Cargo Agent 8
Freight Agent 15
Freight Shipping Agent 1
Ramp Service Agent 2

Number of positions

2012: 4,450    2014: 4,590

Annual job postings

New: 70    Replacement: 110
(Total: 180)   

Salaries in NYC

Starting at:
$28,630
($13/hour)
Middle:
$44,340
($21/hour)
Up to:
$52,910
($25/hour)
Average:
$44,810
($21/hour)

Educational requirements

Minimum education:
High school diploma or equivalent

Work experience:
None

On-the-job training:
Short-term on-the-job training

Education level achieved by workers

 

Sources: New York State Department of Labor, U.S. Department of Labor.