Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), part of the SATS Group, is a prominent name in the international air cargo industry with more than 50,000 employees worldwide. Our operations at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, Europe’s third busiest airport, are fundamental to the logistics flow and trade moving through one of Europe’s largest aviation hubs.
Our services 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 ensure that every package reaches the right destination somewhere else in the world. Virtually every type of cargo imaginable passes through our facilities, which makes our work exciting; every day the world passes by us.
As our operations continue to expand, we are looking for the right person to join our team in the role of Special Cargo Agent.
What will you do?
As a Special Cargo Agent, you are responsible for the correct and safe handling of all forms of special cargo. This includes, among others, dangerous goods (DG), live animals and pharmaceutical shipments.
You have knowledge of the acceptance and handling procedures for special cargo and ensure that all activities fully comply with Human Environment and Transport Inspectorate and International Air Transport Association Dangerous Goods regulations. You are the specialist who ensures that these specific cargo flows are handled safely, accurately and in accordance with all regulations.
You perform acceptance checks and re-checks on special cargo according to the applicable IATA regulations and verify shipments for packaging, labels, documentation and the condition of the cargo. If a shipment does not meet the requirements, you will stop the shipment and ensure that errors or irregularities are resolved by coordinating with external and internal stakeholders. For rejected or irregular shipments, you prepare an incident report. Once everything is correct, you release the shipment for further handling.
In addition, you monitor the correct use of storage locations for special cargo, support colleagues in the warehouse and cargo office, and ensure proper documentation and reporting. You liaise with authorities when necessary and remain vigilant regarding safety, quality and compliance with procedures.
You are available to work in our morning, afternoon and night shifts.
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
Experience with dangerous goods, pharmaceuticals and/or live animals according to IATA regulations
You work accurately and are able to perform well under pressure
What do we offer?
A salary between €2,950 and €3,988
In addition, you receive allowances for evening, night and weekend shifts. Based on a standard roster you can earn on average 22% irregular hours allowance (ORT) on top of your salary
Flexible shifts
Travel allowance and parking facilities
The opportunity to develop within the organization and within this role
A pension scheme of which we pay the largest part
A one-year contract with the prospect of a permanent position
A dynamic and rapidly growing working environment at Schiphol
Will you become our new colleague at WFS at Schiphol?
Apply now and discover how enjoyable 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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