Air Operations Agent

Job Description:

Now hiring for a Air Operations Agent

Location: Wood Dale, IL

$24.00 - $25.00 per hour

Schedule: 1st Shift | Monday-Friday

Air Operations Agent Job? Yep. No Desk, No Suit, Just Pay That Wins.

Looking for Air Operations Agent jobs in Wood Dale where every day keeps products moving? This opportunity lets you support warehouse operations through picking, packing, shipping, receiving, and inventory handling while helping ensure orders are completed safely and accurately.

Join a fast-paced logistics operation where your attention to detail, customer service skills, and air freight experience will help ensure shipments move safely and efficiently across the globe. If you're experienced in transportation, logistics, freight forwarding, or air cargo operations and are looking for your next opportunity, apply today!

Education Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Dangerous Goods (DG), TSA, and IATA training or certification preferred

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2-3 years of air freight, logistics, transportation, or freight forwarding experience
• Basic SAP experience required
• Certified forklift operator with a strong safety record
• Excellent attendance and reliability
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to type 30-40 WPM accurately
• Strong computer literacy and basic math skills

Job Duties

• Enter shipment information accurately into company systems and generate required export documentation
• Apply correct rates, charges, and export clearance filing requirements
• Schedule shipment pickups with customers, vendors, and carriers
• Track air freight shipments from origin to destination and provide status updates
• Print, assemble, and distribute shipping documents for export shipments
• Assist with visual inspection of freight to ensure IATA compliance standards are met
• Create customer invoices and assist with billing issue resolution
• Update shipment milestones and tracking information to meet operational KPI requirements
• Communicate customer template updates, distribution list changes, and new customer setup needs
• Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure consistent and accurate processing
• Collaborate with operations and warehouse teams to meet customer deadlines and service expectations
• Support import/export logistics activities while maintaining compliance with transportation regulations
• Operate forklifts as needed while following all safety procedures

Benefits

• Competitive Weekly Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life and Disability Insurance for added peace of mind.
• Optional 401(k) Plan to help you prepare for the future.
• Safety-Focused Warehouse Environment with opportunities for advancement and career growth.

Reliable work. Solid crew. Francisco said it best.

"The work is very consistent, and the employees are amazing." -Francisco, Staffmark Associate

What You Will Do

As a Air Operations Agent you will receive, pick, pack, sort, stage, load, unload, and organize products throughout warehouse operations. You will verify inventory, prepare shipments, maintain accurate product locations, support order fulfillment, assist with inventory counts, and help ensure efficient warehouse operations while following established safety procedures.

A Air Operations Agent supports warehouse operations by receiving, organizing, storing, picking, packing, and shipping products safely and efficiently. This role combines organization, attention to detail, and teamwork to help maintain productive warehouse environments.

Successful Air Operations Agent professionals understand warehouse procedures, inventory handling, shipping processes, and workplace safety while helping ensure products move accurately throughout the supply chain. Reliability and efficiency are essential characteristics for long-term success.

This profession is ideal for individuals who enjoy active work, teamwork, and supporting daily warehouse operations.

About Us

At Staffmark, we connect hardworking people with great companies, creating opportunities that make a lasting impact.

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The base pay range listed reflects what we reasonably expect to offer for this role. Actual pay may vary based on location, experience, and performance. Depending on the position, benefits may include medical, dental, and vision coverage; retirement and savings plans; paid holidays and time off; supplemental insurance; and additional wellness or incentive programs.