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Cargo and Freight Agents
7
Alternate Occupation Titles
Ship
Broker
Shipper
Shipping
Agent
Shipping
Coordinator
Shipping
Processor
Drop
Shipment
Clerk
Freight
Shipping
Agent
1
O*NET-SOC Description
Expedite and route movement of incoming and outgoing cargo and freight
shipments
in airline, train, and trucking terminals and
shipping
docks. Take orders from customers and arrange pickup of freight and cargo for delivery to loading platform. Prepare and examine bills of lading to determine
shipping
charges and tariffs.
13
Tasks
Attach address labels, identification codes, and
shipping
instructions to containers.
Contact vendors or claims adjustment departments to resolve
shipment
problems or contact service depots to arrange for repairs.
Coordinate and supervise activities of workers engaged in packing and
shipping
merchandise.
Determine method of
shipment
and prepare bills of lading, invoices, and other
shipping
documents.
Direct delivery trucks to
shipping
doors or designated marshaling areas and help load and unload goods safely.
Enter
shipping
information into a computer by hand or by a hand-held scanner that reads bar codes on goods.
Estimate freight or postal rates and record
shipment
costs and weights.
Install straps, braces, and padding to loads to prevent shifting or damage during
shipment.
Keep records of all goods
shipped
, received, and stored.
Negotiate and arrange transport of goods with
shipping
or freight companies.
Pack goods for
shipping
, using tools such as staplers, strapping machines, and hammers.
Retrieve stored items and trace lost
shipments
as necessary.
Track delivery progress of
shipments.
8
Detailed Work Activities
Analyze
shipping
information to make routing decisions.
Calculate
shipping
costs.
Coordinate
shipping
activities with external parties.
Inspect
shipments
to ensure correct order fulfillment.
Package objects for
shipping.
Recommend packing or
shipping
methods.
Record
shipping
information.
Verify
shipping
documentation.
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