Cargo and Freight Agents

A typical week, in the words of people in the job

1. 01Negotiate and arrange transport of goods with shipping or freight companies.
2. 02Determine method of shipment and prepare bills of lading, invoices, and other shipping documents.
3. 03Track delivery progress of shipments.
4. 04Keep records of all goods shipped, received, and stored.
5. 05Retrieve stored items and trace lost shipments as necessary.
6. 06Prepare manifests showing numbers of airplane passengers and baggage, mail, and freight weights, transmitting data to destinations.
7. 07Arrange insurance coverage for goods.
8. 08Contact vendors or claims adjustment departments to resolve shipment problems or contact service depots to arrange for repairs.
9. 09Inspect and count items received and check them against invoices or other documents, recording shortages and rejecting damaged goods.
10. 10Direct delivery trucks to shipping doors or designated marshaling areas and help load and unload goods safely.
11. 11Pack goods for shipping, using tools such as staplers, strapping machines, and hammers.
12. 12Attach address labels, identification codes, and shipping instructions to containers.

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