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Freight Agent - CMH


Company : Southwest Airlines Co.


Location : Columbus, OH


Created : 2026-02-13


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Department:Ground OperationsOur Company PromiseWe are committed to provide our Employees a stable work environment with equal opportunity for learning and personal growth. Creativity and innovation are encouraged for improving the effectiveness of Southwest Airlines. Above all, Employees will be provided the same concern, respect, and caring attitude within the organization that they are expected to share externally with every Southwest Customer.Job Description: For external applicants only:(1.) Southwest Airlines will consider your interest for this position if you are currently a resident of the State of Ohio.(2.) Southwest Airlines will not consider your interest for this position if you have been interviewed by phone, virtually, and/or inpersonand not selected for the Freight Agent position at CMH within the last 12 months.Pay & Benefits:Pay of $20.40 per hour, with the opportunity for future increase per applicable collective bargaining agreement wage scale based on time in position. Opportunities for overtime and shift premiums.Benefits you'll love:Fly for free, as a privilege, on any open seat on all Southwest flights (your eligible dependents too)Southwest will help fund your Retirement Savings Plan, which includes a dollarfor-dollar 401(k) Company match contribution up to 10% of your eligible earningsPotential for annual profit-sharing contribution in the Southwest Retirement Savings Plan-when Southwest profits, you profitCompetitive health insurance for you and your eligible dependentsSouthwest offers health plan coverage options that start from the first day of employment. You'll have 30 days to select and enroll in your health plan, and coverage will be retroactively available to your first day of employment.Explore more benefits you'll love: to be part of a small but mighty Team that helps move important shipments across the country?Freight Agents at Southwest work outside and in our Cargofacilityto safely load and unload cargo, including packages, U.S. Mail, fresh seafood, and even life-saving medical items.You'llwork with other airport Teams to keep flights on schedule and make sure shipments get where they need to go.You'llhelp Customers who ship with Southwest Cargo, adjust priorities as needed, and support a smooth operation every day. As a Cargo Agent,you'lllearn new skills, work with a close Team, and play a big part in helping Southwest succeed. See what a day as aFreight Agent looks like:swa.is/DayWithFreightAgentAdditionaldetailsThis role is part of a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), which means pay, schedules, and other job details are set through an agreement with the labor union.Work schedules are based on seniority and may include early mornings, late nights, weekends, and holidays. There may be times whenmandatory overtimeisrequiredto support flight operations, but there are also opportunities to trade shifts and find a schedule that works for you.U.S. Citizenship required under Federal regulations.Learn more about becoming aFreightAgent and check out the FAQs:/freight-and-cargo-agent-workgroupWe'recommitted to fair hiring practices and to making employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, military or veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other legally protected characteristics.ResponsibilitiesProvides friendly service to and maintains positive relationships with all internal and external CustomersWorks in a cooperative spirit to ensure the success of our CompanyWorks in air freight facilitiesMay be exposed to a wide variety of weather conditions and jet and machinery noise and fumesResponsible for opening/closing o