Job Description
Job DescriptionJob Summary
Expedites and routes movement of incoming and outgoing cargo and freight shipments in airline, train, and trucking terminals, and shipping docks.
General Accountabilities
Advises clients on transportation and payment methods.
Tracks delivery progress of shipments.
Determines method of shipment and prepares bills of lading, invoices, and other shipping documents.
Estimates freight or postal rates and records shipment costs and weights.
Keeps records of all goods shipped, received, and stored.
Examines shipment contents and compares with records such as manifests, invoices, or orders to verify accuracy.
Enters shipping information into a computer by hand or by a hand-held scanner that reads bar codes on goods.
Checks import or export documentation to determine cargo contents and use tariff coding system to classify goods according to fee or tariff group.
Prepares manifests showing numbers of airplane passengers and baggage, mail, and freight weights, transmitting data to destinations.
Negotiates and arranges transport of goods with shipping or freight companies.
Installs straps, braces, and padding to loads to prevent shifting or damage during shipment.
Arranges insurance coverage for goods.
Directs or participates in cargo loading to ensure completeness of load and even distribution of weight.
Coordinates and supervises activities of workers engaged in packing and shipping merchandise.
Routes received goods to first available flight or to appropriate storage areas or departments, using forklifts, hand trucks, or other equipment.
Opens cargo containers and unwraps contents, using steel cutters, crowbars, or other hand tools.
Contacts vendors or claims adjustment departments to resolve shipment problems or contact service depots to arrange for repairs.
*The company reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.
Job Qualifications
Education: High school diploma or equivalent
Experience: 2-3 years' experience as a shipping clerk
Certification: International Air Transport Association and HAZMAT Certification
Skills
Service orientationMonitoringCritical thinkingJudgment and decision makingProblem solvingTroubleshootingNegotiation