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TASK

Cargo and Freight Agents

ID

work_office_admin/cargo_and_freight_agents

Type

TASK

Children

24

Child Nodes (24)

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Negotiate and arrange transport of goods with shipping or freight companies.

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Determine method of shipment and prepare bills of lading, invoices, and other shipping documents.

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Track delivery progress of shipments.

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Advise clients on transportation and payment methods.

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Estimate freight or postal rates and record shipment costs and weights.

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Keep records of all goods shipped, received, and stored.

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Notify consignees, passengers, or customers of freight or baggage arrival and arrange for delivery.

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Retrieve stored items and trace lost shipments as necessary.

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Enter shipping information into a computer by hand or by a hand-held scanner that reads bar codes on goods.

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Prepare manifests showing numbers of airplane passengers and baggage, mail, and freight weights, transmitting data to destinations.

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Arrange insurance coverage for goods.

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Install straps, braces, and padding to loads to prevent shifting or damage during shipment.

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Check import or export documentation to determine cargo contents and use tariff coding system to classify goods according to fee or tariff group.

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Coordinate and supervise activities of workers engaged in packing and shipping merchandise.

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Contact vendors or claims adjustment departments to resolve shipment problems or contact service depots to arrange for repairs.

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Inspect and count items received and check them against invoices or other documents, recording shortages and rejecting damaged goods.

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Route received goods to first available flight or to appropriate storage areas or departments, using forklifts, hand trucks, or other equipment.

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Direct delivery trucks to shipping doors or designated marshaling areas and help load and unload goods safely.

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Assemble containers and crates used to transport items, such as machines or vehicles.

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Maintain a supply of packing materials.

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Direct or participate in cargo loading to ensure completeness of load and even distribution of weight.

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Pack goods for shipping, using tools such as staplers, strapping machines, and hammers.

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Attach address labels, identification codes, and shipping instructions to containers.

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Open cargo containers and unwrap contents, using steel cutters, crowbars, or other hand tools.