Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), part of the SATS Group, is a leading name in the international air cargo industry with more than 50,000 employees worldwide. Our operations at Schiphol, Europe’s third busiest airport, play a key role in the logistics flow and global trade through one of Europe’s main cargo hubs. We ensure that goods reach their destinations worldwide quickly, safely and efficiently. We handle the receipt, storage and preparation of both import and export cargo. This includes sorting goods, storing them safely and preparing them for further distribution. We unload trucks, build cargo on aircraft pallets or in containers and make sure every shipment arrives at the right place somewhere in the world. All kinds of cargo pass through our operation, which makes the work varied and dynamic. Every day, the world moves past us.
Due to the expansion of our activities, we are looking for the right person to join our team as a Special Cargo Agent.
What will you do?
As a Special Cargo Agent, you are responsible for the correct and safe handling of all types of special cargo. This includes, among others, dangerous goods (DG), live animals and pharmaceutical cargo.
You have knowledge of acceptance and handling procedures for special cargo and ensure that all activities fully comply with ILT and IATA Dangerous Goods regulations. You are the specialist who ensures that these special cargo flows are handled safely, accurately and in full compliance with all regulations.
You carry out acceptance checks and re-checks on special cargo in accordance with IATA regulations and inspect shipments for packaging, labels, documentation and the condition of the cargo. If a shipment does not meet the requirements, you stop it and make sure issues or irregularities are resolved by coordinating with external and internal parties. For rejected or irregular shipments, you prepare incident reports. Once everything is compliant, you release the shipment for further handling.
In addition, you supervise the correct use of special cargo storage locations, support colleagues in the warehouse and cargo office, and ensure accurate registration and reporting. You liaise with authorities when necessary and remain focused on safety, quality and compliance with procedures.
What do you bring?
- MBO level 3 working and thinking level
- Experience in a cargo office or logistics environment
- At least 1 year of experience with special cargo
- Knowledge of DG and/or pharmaceutical cargo and live animals
- You work accurately and remain calm under pressure
What do we offer?
- A salary between €2,950 and €3,988
- Travel allowance and parking facilities
- Opportunities for development within the organization and in this role
- A pension scheme with the majority paid by the employer
- A one-year contract with the prospect of a permanent position
- A dynamic and fast-growing working environment at Schiphol
Will you be our new colleague at WFS Schiphol? Apply now and discover how exciting working in air cargo can be!
Send your CV to recruitment.ams@wfs.aero or click ‘Apply now’ at the bottom of the page.
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