CARGO AGENT

To perform all cargo handling related activities including documentation, customer service, acceptance, delivery, breakdown, build-up, equipment operation and transport to ensure smooth handling of cargo throughout Cargo Operations (Export and Import) Job Outline: - Follows all relevant departmental policies, processes, standard operating procedures and instructions so that work is carried out in a controlled and consistent manner - Follows the day-to-day operations related to own job - Discusses safety concerns openly and reports them to the relevant supervisor - Complies with relevant safety, quality and environmental management policies, procedures and controls to ensure a healthy and safe work environment - Guides and assists the team of Loaders and Equipment Operators in cargo handling activities ( build-up, breakdown, acceptance and delivery, documentation of cargo, courier and mail in line with the standards - Inspects and validates against relevant documentation and counts goods at every point of delivery, acceptance, breakdown and build-up to ensure that goods conform to relevant criteria and are dispatched in line with the standard work procedures - Enters data manually or automatically in the cargo systems in a timely manner - Coordinates with Government Authorities such as Customs, Municipality, Health or Police in an efficient and effective manner to ensure smooth movement of all cargo, courier and mail - Handles and loads all special cargo (dangerous goods, live animals, valuable goods, etc..) in line with IATA manuals - Performs all related cargo handling activities and operates equipment as required ( Tow Trucks, forklifts, etc?) for movement of loads. - Loads and unloads cargo from ULDs / Aircrafts and Trucks as appropriate in a timely manner.