Independent On-Board Courier

About Ascent

Ascent Global Logistics, headquartered in Belleville, Michigan, is a leading global provider of expedited, time-critical logistics solutions and other direct transportation services. Ascent offers a range of services including air charter, on-board courier and ground expedited solutions, as well as truckload, less-than-truckload, global forwarding, brokerage, and managed transportation services.

What You’ll Do

• Picking up and delivering shipments at customer locations
• Ensuring proper packaging, wrapping and baggage guidelines are followed
• Transporting cargo as carry-on or checked baggage domestically or internationally across commercial airlines
• Maintaining custody of shipments throughout the mission
• Providing real-time updates during transport for all milestone events
• Ensuring safe handling of all goods from time of collection to delivery
• Printing & presenting commercial documents to customs officials

What You’ll Bring

• Passport with minimum 6 months validity
• Valid driver’s license
• Cell phone with capability of international calling (globally) and data
• Ability to use and understand WhatsApp messaging platform
• Basic geography knowledge preferred (understanding of US States, Canadian Provinces, major US cities, world airports and airport codes)
• Detailed organizational skills
• Solid communication skills – both verbal and written
• Ability to think and react quickly with a sense of urgency to time-sensitive problem situations and follow instructions
• Ability to remain calm during adverse conditions

Ascent’s Competitive Benefits

• 1099 Position