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Shipping Agent Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Shipping Clerk

Grove City, OH

$15.50 - $18.25/hr

* Lead the Shipping team and the processes to ensure on-time delivery of product to customer ... Change agent/management skills * Good interpersonal skills (getting along with others) * Ability to ...

Export Agent II Position Summary The Agent II Logistics sits within the Operations Department and ... Review shipping requirements and identify the most cost-effective methods. Liaising with offices ...

The Export Agent is responsible for receiving shipping instructions and following customer specific guidelines in the preparation and transmission of export transactio Agent, Export, Microsoft ...

Independent Freight Agent

Chicago, IL · Remote

$52K - $150K/yr

As an Independent Freight/Broker Agent, you will play a crucial role in connecting shippers with carriers to ensure the efficient and timely transportation of goods. This position offers a unique ...

Independent Freight Agent

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

$50K - $150K/yr

As an Independent Freight/Broker Agent, you will play a crucial role in connecting shippers with carriers to ensure the efficient and timely transportation of goods. This position offers a unique ...

Independent Freight Agent

Houston, TX · On-site +1

$52K - $150K/yr

As an Independent Freight/Broker Agent, you will play a crucial role in connecting shippers with carriers to ensure the efficient and timely transportation of goods. This position offers a unique ...

Independent Freight Agent

Houston, TX · Remote

$52K - $150K/yr

As an Independent Freight/Broker Agent, you will play a crucial role in connecting shippers with carriers to ensure the efficient and timely transportation of goods. This position offers a unique ...

Independent Freight Agent

Madison, WI · Remote

$52K - $150K/yr

As an Independent Freight/Broker Agent, you will play a crucial role in connecting shippers with carriers to ensure the efficient and timely transportation of goods. This position offers a unique ...

Independent Freight Agent

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

$50K - $150K/yr

As an Independent Freight/Broker Agent, you will play a crucial role in connecting shippers with carriers to ensure the efficient and timely transportation of goods. This position offers a unique ...

Independent Freight Agent

Madison, WI · On-site +1

$52K - $150K/yr

As an Independent Freight/Broker Agent, you will play a crucial role in connecting shippers with carriers to ensure the efficient and timely transportation of goods. This position offers a unique ...

Independent Freight Agent

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

$52K - $150K/yr

As an Independent Freight/Broker Agent, you will play a crucial role in connecting shippers with carriers to ensure the efficient and timely transportation of goods. This position offers a unique ...

You've shipped agent systems that work in production-you know the gap between a working prototype and something enterprises can run on. * You move fast, iterate in production, and don't need a PRD to ...

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How much do shipping agent jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for shipping agent in the United States is $17.82, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.87 and $19.23 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Shipping Agent, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Shipping Agent, you need strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a solid understanding of shipping regulations and logistics processes, often supported by a degree in logistics, business, or a related field. Familiarity with shipping management software, customs documentation systems, and tracking tools is typically required. Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills help you manage relationships with clients, carriers, and customs officials. These skills ensure efficient cargo handling, regulatory compliance, and smooth coordination throughout the shipping process.

What is the difference between Shipping Agent vs Freight Forwarder?

AspectShipping AgentFreight Forwarder
CredentialsTypically requires shipping or logistics certifications, familiarity with shipping regulationsOften holds similar certifications, with additional expertise in global logistics and customs
Work EnvironmentWorks closely with shipping lines, ports, and carriersHandles international logistics, customs clearance, and cargo consolidation
Employer & Industry UsageUsed by shipping companies, ports, and logistics firmsEmployed by freight forwarding companies, import/export firms
Search & Comparison IntentPeople compare to understand roles in shipping operationsOften compared to clarify differences in international freight handling

While both Shipping Agents and Freight Forwarders facilitate cargo movement, Shipping Agents primarily coordinate with shipping lines and ports, focusing on vessel-related activities. Freight Forwarders handle broader logistics, including customs clearance and cargo consolidation. Understanding these distinctions helps businesses choose the right partner for their shipping needs.

What are the main challenges a Shipping Agent faces when coordinating international shipments?

Shipping Agents often navigate complex logistical challenges, such as ensuring timely vessel arrivals, managing documentation for customs clearance, and coordinating between multiple stakeholders like port authorities, shipping lines, and freight forwarders. They must stay updated on international regulations and adapt quickly to unexpected issues like weather delays or last-minute cargo changes. Effective communication and problem-solving skills are crucial, as the role frequently requires troubleshooting to keep shipments moving smoothly.

What are shipping agents?

Shipping agents are professionals who act on behalf of ship owners, charterers, or operators to handle the logistics and documentation required for vessels when they arrive at or depart from ports. Their duties include coordinating cargo loading and unloading, arranging for customs clearance, managing port fees, and ensuring all regulatory requirements are met. Shipping agents serve as the primary point of contact between the ship, port authorities, and other stakeholders to ensure smooth and efficient port operations.
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Infographic showing various Shipping Agent job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 86% Full Time, 9% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 90% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $37,065 per year, or $17.8 per hour.
Senior Software Development Engineer, Ads Agent Identity and Authorization Infrastructure

Senior Software Development Engineer, Ads Agent Identity and Authorization Infrastructure

Amazon

New York, NY

$134K - $176K/yr

Full-time

Posted 11 hours ago


Amazon rating

7.4

Company rating: 7.4 out of 10

Based on 6,828 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

6th of 39 rated national retailers


Job description

We're building the trust and security layer for AI agents on Amazon Ads. As agents become the primary interface for advertisers and partners, we need infrastructure that gives every agent a unique identity, scoped permissions, and a complete audit trail - while giving advertisers full control over what agents can do on their behalf. This is a new strategic investment area and we're assembling the founding team: Sr.

SDEs, SDM, and PMT.
We're looking for a Senior Software Development Engineer to design and build agent-native identity and authorization infrastructure at Amazon scale. You'll own critical systems that evaluate every API call from every agent on the platform - deciding in real time whether an agent is authorized to take an action, enforcing capability-scoped permissions, and producing audit trails that give advertisers confidence in agentic workflows. This is greenfield work in a space no one in the industry has solved.
Key job responsibilities
- Design and build authorization infrastructure that evaluates agent permissions at the API layer, enforcing capability-scoped access in real time at low latency and high availability


- Own the technical vision for agent authentication flows including delegation mode, autonomous mode, and machine-to-machine auth with short-lived tokens.
- Build the agent registry system that issues unique identities to 1P and 3P agents, captures declared capabilities, and integrates with downstream enforcement.
- Design agent-to-agent delegation protocols including scoped tokens and chain-of-trust verification.


- Drive operational excellence across Tier-1 services handling millions of authorization decisions daily. Influence the broader system architecture across 10+ dependent teams, ensuring authorization integrates cleanly with the Ads Agent platform.
- Use AI-powered development tools daily to accelerate your own engineering work.
A day in the life
You might start the morning reviewing a design for how 3P agents authenticate under their own identity rather than borrowing a user's OAuth token

Mid-morning you're in a design review with the Ads Agent
Orchestrator team, aligning on how capability-scoped permissions get enforced when an agent invokes MCP tools. After lunch you're writing code - building the authorization decision engine that evaluates whether "PacVue Bid Optimizer" can adjust bids on advertiser X's campaigns but not touch their creative assets. You close the day pairing with a teammate on load testing the new memcached cluster that needs
to handle 400K+ accounts post-backfill without degrading latency.
Your stakeholders include the Ads Agent platform team, Developer Experience (DX), partner-facing teams, and 3P integrators like PacVue and Teikametrics who are building agents on our platform

You'll work closely with the PMT defining the product and the SDM leading the team.
About the team
The Ads Agent Identity and Authorization Infrastructure (AI) team owns identity and access management for Amazon Ads - for both humans and AI agents. We manage registration, account management, permission controls, and ad-product eligibility serving 5K+ partners and 2M+ advertisers globally with 800K+ registrations per year. We shipped agent registry and agent authorization for 1P agents in Q1 2026 and are now extending to 3P.
We are a team that ships fast, uses AI tooling in our own workflows, and operates with founding-team energy backed by Amazon Ads scale

We're based in New York (JFK19).


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Amazon.com, Inc., commonly known as Amazon, is an American multinational technology company. It was founded by Jeff Bezos in 1994 and initially started as an online marketplace for books. Since then, Amazon has expanded its operations and become one of the largest e-commerce companies in the world. Amazon's primary business is its online retail platform, where customers can purchase a vast array of products, including electronics, clothing, books, home goods, and much more. The company offers a convenient and user-friendly shopping experience, with features such as fast shipping, customer reviews, and personalized recommendations. In addition to its e-commerce platform, Amazon has diversified its business into various other areas. One of its notable ventures is Amazon Web Services (AWS), a comprehensive cloud computing platform that provides services such as storage, compute power, and database management to individuals and businesses. AWS has become a leader in the cloud computing industry, powering many websites and applications worldwide. Amazon has also developed its own consumer electronics, including the popular Amazon Kindle e-reader, Fire tablets, Fire TV streaming devices, and the Alexa-powered Echo smart speakers. The Alexa voice assistant, integrated into these devices, allows users to interact with their devices using voice commands, perform tasks, and access information. Furthermore, Amazon has expanded into media and entertainment. It operates Prime Video, a streaming service that offers a wide range of movies, TV shows, and original content. Amazon Music provides a platform for streaming and purchasing digital music, while Audible offers audiobooks and other audio content. The company's commitment to customer satisfaction and convenience is demonstrated by its membership program, Amazon Prime. Prime members receive various benefits, including free two-day shipping, access to streaming services, exclusive deals, and more.

Industry

It services, book publishers, retail, real estate and computer and electronic product manufacturing

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Seattle, WA, US