- Description
- Work Activities
- Abilities
- Interests
- Knowledge
- Wages
- Skills
- Work Values
- Work Styles
- Related Degrees
- Work Context
- Task Ratings
- Education
Job 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.
Cargo and Freight Agents spend a lot of their time Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships. They are naturally good at Oral Comprehension, Oral Expression, Written Comprehension, and Written Expression. Cargo and Freight Agents are typically characterized as being Conventional and Enterprising. They are usually very knowledgable about Customer and Personal Service, Transportation, and Clerical and are skilled at Critical Thinking and Speaking.
Work Activities
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Processing Information
Interacting With Computers
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
Getting Information
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
Thinking Creatively
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
Analyzing Data or Information
Developing Objectives and Strategies
Performing Administrative Activities
Documenting/Recording Information
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Coaching and Developing Others
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
Scheduling Work and Activities
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
Selling or Influencing Others
Developing and Building Teams
Training and Teaching Others
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Handling and Moving Objects
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
Performing General Physical Activities
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
Assisting and Caring for Others
Controlling Machines and Processes
Staffing Organizational Units
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
Abilities
Oral Comprehension
Oral Expression
Written Comprehension
Written Expression
Information Ordering
Inductive Reasoning
Deductive Reasoning
Problem Sensitivity
Near Vision
Category Flexibility
Speech Clarity
Selective Attention
Speech Recognition
Mathematical Reasoning
Perceptual Speed
Far Vision
Time Sharing
Number Facility
Originality
Flexibility of Closure
Visualization
Finger Dexterity
Auditory Attention
Fluency of Ideas
Arm-Hand Steadiness
Depth Perception
Manual Dexterity
Memorization
Speed of Closure
Control Precision
Visual Color Discrimination
Static Strength
Hearing Sensitivity
Multilimb Coordination
Interests
Conventional
Enterprising
Realistic
Social
Investigative
Artistic
Knowledge
Customer and Personal Service
Transportation
Clerical
Computers and Electronics
Administration and Management
English Language
Geography
Mathematics
Sales and Marketing
Personnel and Human Resources
Education and Training
Law and Government
Economics and Accounting
Communications and Media
Production and Processing
Psychology
Foreign Language
Telecommunications
Wages
Connecticut
$51,350
Washington
$47,700
Massachusetts
$46,740
New Mexico
$44,500
Delaware
$43,310
Colorado
$42,540
Oklahoma
$42,120
South Dakota
$41,870
New Jersey
$41,730
Indiana
$40,980
Nebraska
$40,930
Guam
$40,780
Minnesota
$40,760
South Carolina
$40,450
New York
$39,810
Arizona
$39,750
Pennsylvania
$39,700
California
$39,350
North Carolina
$39,130
Missouri
$39,070
Louisiana
$38,880
Oregon
$38,730
Illinois
$38,450
Idaho
$38,040
West Virginia
$37,610
Alabama
$37,420
Iowa
$37,090
Georgia
$36,700
Arkansas
$36,660
Tennessee
$36,420
Nevada
$36,150
Ohio
$35,720
Maryland
$35,670
New Hampshire
$35,440
Virginia
$35,320
Texas
$34,940
Kentucky
$34,770
Michigan
$34,560
Kansas
$34,060
Wisconsin
$33,970
North Dakota
$33,740
Rhode Island
$33,660
Wyoming
$33,560
Maine
$30,650
Alaska
$30,250
Hawaii
$30,070
Virgin Islands
$29,690
Montana
$29,350
Florida
$29,120
Vermont
$28,980
Utah
$28,530
Mississippi
$24,980
Puerto Rico
$18,400
Skills
Critical Thinking
Speaking
Negotiation
Reading Comprehension
Active Listening
Time Management
Coordination
Complex Problem Solving
Service Orientation
Writing
Social Perceptiveness
Judgment and Decision Making
Monitoring
Active Learning
Persuasion
Systems Evaluation
Mathematics
Systems Analysis
Instructing
Management of Personnel Resources
Quality Control Analysis
Learning Strategies
Operations Analysis
Operation Monitoring
Management of Material Resources
Troubleshooting
Work Values
Relationships
Support
Independence
Achievement
Working Conditions
Recognition
Work Styles
Attention to Detail
Independence
Dependability
Integrity
Cooperation
Persistence
Adaptability/Flexibility
Stress Tolerance
Initiative
Self Control
Achievement/Effort
Innovation
Leadership
Concern for Others
Analytical Thinking
Social Orientation
Related University Degree Programs
Work Context
Telephone
Contact With Others
Spend Time Sitting
Time Pressure
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Electronic Mail
Deal With External Customers
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Freedom to Make Decisions
Frequency of Decision Making
Face-to-Face Discussions
Work With Work Group or Team
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Letters and Memos
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
Level of Competition
Physical Proximity
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Consequence of Error
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Degree of Automation
Duration of Typical Work Week
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Outdoors, Under Cover
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Walking and Running
Public Speaking
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Work Schedules
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Exposed to Contaminants
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Exposed to High Places
Exposed to Radiation
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
-40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-A lot of freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-About half the time-
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
-Completely automated-
Degree of Automation
-Constant contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others about half the time-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others most of the time-
Contact With Others
-Continually or almost continually-
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
-Every day-
Telephone
Electronic Mail
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Frequency of Decision Making
Time Pressure
Face-to-Face Discussions
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Letters and Memos
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Exposed to Contaminants
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to High Places
Outdoors, Under Cover
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to Radiation
Public Speaking
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
-Extremely competitive-
Level of Competition
-Extremely important-
Deal With External Customers
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Coordinate or Lead Others
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-Extremely serious-
Consequence of Error
-Fairly important-
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Deal With External Customers
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Coordinate or Lead Others
-Fairly serious-
Consequence of Error
-High responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Highly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Highly competitive-
Level of Competition
-I don't work near other people (beyond 100 ft.)-
Physical Proximity
-I work with others but not closely (e.g., private office)-
Physical Proximity
-Important-
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Deal With External Customers
-Important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Irregular (changes with weather conditions, production demands, or contract duration)-
Work Schedules
-Less than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-Less than half the time-
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
-Limited freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-Limited responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Minor results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderate responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Moderate results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderately automated-
Degree of Automation
-Moderately close (at arm's length)-
Physical Proximity
-Moderately competitive-
Level of Competition
-More than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-More than half the time-
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
-Never-
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Radiation
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Exposed to High Places
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Contaminants
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Public Speaking
Outdoors, Under Cover
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Standing
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Face-to-Face Discussions
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Electronic Mail
Frequency of Decision Making
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Time Pressure
Telephone
Letters and Memos
Spend Time Sitting
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
-No contact with others-
Contact With Others
-No freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-No responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-No results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Not at all automated-
Degree of Automation
-Not at all competitive-
Level of Competition
-Not important at all-
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Deal With External Customers
Work With Work Group or Team
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
-Not serious at all-
Consequence of Error
-Occasional contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Once a month or more but not every week-
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Letters and Memos
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Frequency of Decision Making
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Public Speaking
Face-to-Face Discussions
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to High Places
Electronic Mail
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to Radiation
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Telephone
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Time Pressure
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Contaminants
-Once a week or more but not every day-
Letters and Memos
Time Pressure
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Face-to-Face Discussions
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Contaminants
Public Speaking
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Telephone
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Frequency of Decision Making
Exposed to High Places
Electronic Mail
Exposed to Radiation
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
-Once a year or more but not every month-
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Outdoors, Under Cover
Public Speaking
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Exposed to Contaminants
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Letters and Memos
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Frequency of Decision Making
Exposed to High Places
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Face-to-Face Discussions
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Time Pressure
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Electronic Mail
Exposed to Radiation
Telephone
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
-Regular (established routine, set schedule)-
Work Schedules
-Seasonal (only during certain times of the year)-
Work Schedules
-Serious-
Consequence of Error
-Slightly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Slightly close (e.g., shared office)-
Physical Proximity
-Slightly competitive-
Level of Competition
-Some freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-Very close (near touching)-
Physical Proximity
-Very high responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Very important-
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Deal With External Customers
Work With Work Group or Team
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-Very important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Very little freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-Very serious-
Consequence of Error
Task Ratings
- Importance Core-
Negotiate and arrange transport of goods with shipping or freight companies.
Notify consignees, passengers, or customers of the arrival of freight or baggage, and arrange for delivery.
Advise clients on transportation and payment methods.
- Importance Supplemental-
Prepare manifests showing baggage, mail, and freight weights, and number of passengers on airplanes, and transmit data to destinations.
Determine method of shipment and prepare bills of lading, invoices, and other shipping documents.
Check import/export documentation to determine cargo contents, and classify goods into different fee or tariff groups, using a tariff coding system.
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.
Retrieve stored items and trace lost shipments as necessary.
Pack goods for shipping, using tools such as staplers, strapping machines, and hammers.
Direct delivery trucks to shipping doors or designated marshaling areas and help load and unload goods safely.
Inspect and count items received and check them against invoices or other documents, recording shortages and rejecting damaged goods.
Install straps, braces, and padding to loads to prevent shifting or damage during shipment.
Keep records of all goods shipped, received, and stored.
Coordinate and supervise activities of workers engaged in packing and shipping merchandise.
Arrange insurance coverage for goods.
Direct or participate in cargo loading to ensure completeness of load and even distribution of weight.
Open cargo containers and unwrap contents, using steel cutters, crowbars, or other hand tools.
Attach address labels, identification codes, and shipping instructions to containers.
Contact vendors and/or claims adjustment departments in order to resolve problems with shipments, or contact service depots to arrange for repairs.
Route received goods to first available flight or to appropriate storage areas or departments, using forklifts, hand trucks, or other equipment.
Maintain a supply of packing materials.
Assemble containers and crates used to transport items such as machines or vehicles.
Obtain flight numbers, airplane numbers, and names of crew members from dispatchers, recording data on airplane flight papers.
- Relevance of Task Core-
Notify consignees, passengers, or customers of the arrival of freight or baggage, and arrange for delivery.
Advise clients on transportation and payment methods.
Negotiate and arrange transport of goods with shipping or freight companies.
- Relevance of Task Supplemental-
Contact vendors and/or claims adjustment departments in order to resolve problems with shipments, or contact service depots to arrange for repairs.
Estimate freight or postal rates and record shipment costs and weights.
Enter shipping information into a computer by hand or by a hand-held scanner that reads bar codes on goods.
Determine method of shipment and prepare bills of lading, invoices, and other shipping documents.
Keep records of all goods shipped, received, and stored.
Arrange insurance coverage for goods.
Inspect and count items received and check them against invoices or other documents, recording shortages and rejecting damaged goods.
Check import/export documentation to determine cargo contents, and classify goods into different fee or tariff groups, using a tariff coding system.
Retrieve stored items and trace lost shipments as necessary.
Direct delivery trucks to shipping doors or designated marshaling areas and help load and unload goods safely.
Coordinate and supervise activities of workers engaged in packing and shipping merchandise.
Direct or participate in cargo loading to ensure completeness of load and even distribution of weight.
Route received goods to first available flight or to appropriate storage areas or departments, using forklifts, hand trucks, or other equipment.
Obtain flight numbers, airplane numbers, and names of crew members from dispatchers, recording data on airplane flight papers.
Install straps, braces, and padding to loads to prevent shifting or damage during shipment.
Prepare manifests showing baggage, mail, and freight weights, and number of passengers on airplanes, and transmit data to destinations.
Attach address labels, identification codes, and shipping instructions to containers.
Open cargo containers and unwrap contents, using steel cutters, crowbars, or other hand tools.
Pack goods for shipping, using tools such as staplers, strapping machines, and hammers.
Maintain a supply of packing materials.
Assemble containers and crates used to transport items such as machines or vehicles.
Send samples of merchandise to quality control units for inspection.
-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Notify consignees, passengers, or customers of the arrival of freight or baggage, and arrange for delivery.
Negotiate and arrange transport of goods with shipping or freight companies.
Advise clients on transportation and payment methods.
-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Inspect and count items received and check them against invoices or other documents, recording shortages and rejecting damaged goods.
Check import/export documentation to determine cargo contents, and classify goods into different fee or tariff groups, using a tariff coding system.
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.
Keep records of all goods shipped, received, and stored.
Prepare manifests showing baggage, mail, and freight weights, and number of passengers on airplanes, and transmit data to destinations.
Direct delivery trucks to shipping doors or designated marshaling areas and help load and unload goods safely.
Contact vendors and/or claims adjustment departments in order to resolve problems with shipments, or contact service depots to arrange for repairs.
Open cargo containers and unwrap contents, using steel cutters, crowbars, or other hand tools.
Retrieve stored items and trace lost shipments as necessary.
Obtain flight numbers, airplane numbers, and names of crew members from dispatchers, recording data on airplane flight papers.
Maintain a supply of packing materials.
Arrange insurance coverage for goods.
-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Negotiate and arrange transport of goods with shipping or freight companies.
Advise clients on transportation and payment methods.
Notify consignees, passengers, or customers of the arrival of freight or baggage, and arrange for delivery.
-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
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.
Keep records of all goods shipped, received, and stored.
Determine method of shipment and prepare bills of lading, invoices, and other shipping documents.
Contact vendors and/or claims adjustment departments in order to resolve problems with shipments, or contact service depots to arrange for repairs.
Open cargo containers and unwrap contents, using steel cutters, crowbars, or other hand tools.
Route received goods to first available flight or to appropriate storage areas or departments, using forklifts, hand trucks, or other equipment.
Pack goods for shipping, using tools such as staplers, strapping machines, and hammers.
Inspect and count items received and check them against invoices or other documents, recording shortages and rejecting damaged goods.
Assemble containers and crates used to transport items such as machines or vehicles.
Maintain a supply of packing materials.
Attach address labels, identification codes, and shipping instructions to containers.
Install straps, braces, and padding to loads to prevent shifting or damage during shipment.
Check import/export documentation to determine cargo contents, and classify goods into different fee or tariff groups, using a tariff coding system.
Obtain flight numbers, airplane numbers, and names of crew members from dispatchers, recording data on airplane flight papers.
Retrieve stored items and trace lost shipments as necessary.
Arrange insurance coverage for goods.
Direct or participate in cargo loading to ensure completeness of load and even distribution of weight.
-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Advise clients on transportation and payment methods.
Negotiate and arrange transport of goods with shipping or freight companies.
Notify consignees, passengers, or customers of the arrival of freight or baggage, and arrange for delivery.
-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Contact vendors and/or claims adjustment departments in order to resolve problems with shipments, or contact service depots to arrange for repairs.
Retrieve stored items and trace lost shipments as necessary.
Arrange insurance coverage for goods.
Maintain a supply of packing materials.
Attach address labels, identification codes, and shipping instructions to containers.
Inspect and count items received and check them against invoices or other documents, recording shortages and rejecting damaged goods.
Route received goods to first available flight or to appropriate storage areas or departments, using forklifts, hand trucks, or other equipment.
Enter shipping information into a computer by hand or by a hand-held scanner that reads bar codes on goods.
Keep records of all goods shipped, received, and stored.
Install straps, braces, and padding to loads to prevent shifting or damage during shipment.
Direct or participate in cargo loading to ensure completeness of load and even distribution of weight.
Determine method of shipment and prepare bills of lading, invoices, and other shipping documents.
Prepare manifests showing baggage, mail, and freight weights, and number of passengers on airplanes, and transmit data to destinations.
Estimate freight or postal rates and record shipment costs and weights.
Check import/export documentation to determine cargo contents, and classify goods into different fee or tariff groups, using a tariff coding system.
Direct delivery trucks to shipping doors or designated marshaling areas and help load and unload goods safely.
Coordinate and supervise activities of workers engaged in packing and shipping merchandise.
Assemble containers and crates used to transport items such as machines or vehicles.
Pack goods for shipping, using tools such as staplers, strapping machines, and hammers.
Open cargo containers and unwrap contents, using steel cutters, crowbars, or other hand tools.
-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Advise clients on transportation and payment methods.
Negotiate and arrange transport of goods with shipping or freight companies.
Notify consignees, passengers, or customers of the arrival of freight or baggage, and arrange for delivery.
-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Arrange insurance coverage for goods.
Determine method of shipment and prepare bills of lading, invoices, and other shipping documents.
Check import/export documentation to determine cargo contents, and classify goods into different fee or tariff groups, using a tariff coding system.
Prepare manifests showing baggage, mail, and freight weights, and number of passengers on airplanes, and transmit data to destinations.
Direct delivery trucks to shipping doors or designated marshaling areas and help load and unload goods safely.
Estimate freight or postal rates and record shipment costs and weights.
Keep records of all goods shipped, received, and stored.
Contact vendors and/or claims adjustment departments in order to resolve problems with shipments, or contact service depots to arrange for repairs.
Inspect and count items received and check them against invoices or other documents, recording shortages and rejecting damaged goods.
Assemble containers and crates used to transport items such as machines or vehicles.
Enter shipping information into a computer by hand or by a hand-held scanner that reads bar codes on goods.
Route received goods to first available flight or to appropriate storage areas or departments, using forklifts, hand trucks, or other equipment.
Obtain flight numbers, airplane numbers, and names of crew members from dispatchers, recording data on airplane flight papers.
Coordinate and supervise activities of workers engaged in packing and shipping merchandise.
-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Advise clients on transportation and payment methods.
Negotiate and arrange transport of goods with shipping or freight companies.
Notify consignees, passengers, or customers of the arrival of freight or baggage, and arrange for delivery.
-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Arrange insurance coverage for goods.
Direct or participate in cargo loading to ensure completeness of load and even distribution of weight.
Contact vendors and/or claims adjustment departments in order to resolve problems with shipments, or contact service depots to arrange for repairs.
Obtain flight numbers, airplane numbers, and names of crew members from dispatchers, recording data on airplane flight papers.
Retrieve stored items and trace lost shipments as necessary.
Install straps, braces, and padding to loads to prevent shifting or damage during shipment.
Check import/export documentation to determine cargo contents, and classify goods into different fee or tariff groups, using a tariff coding system.
Estimate freight or postal rates and record shipment costs and weights.
Assemble containers and crates used to transport items such as machines or vehicles.
Coordinate and supervise activities of workers engaged in packing and shipping merchandise.
Attach address labels, identification codes, and shipping instructions to containers.
Maintain a supply of packing materials.
Inspect and count items received and check them against invoices or other documents, recording shortages and rejecting damaged goods.
Determine method of shipment and prepare bills of lading, invoices, and other shipping documents.
Keep records of all goods shipped, received, and stored.
Prepare manifests showing baggage, mail, and freight weights, and number of passengers on airplanes, and transmit data to destinations.
Pack goods for shipping, using tools such as staplers, strapping machines, and hammers.
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.
Open cargo containers and unwrap contents, using steel cutters, crowbars, or other hand tools.
-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Notify consignees, passengers, or customers of the arrival of freight or baggage, and arrange for delivery.
Advise clients on transportation and payment methods.
Negotiate and arrange transport of goods with shipping or freight companies.
-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Check import/export documentation to determine cargo contents, and classify goods into different fee or tariff groups, using a tariff coding system.
Keep records of all goods shipped, received, and stored.
Estimate freight or postal rates and record shipment costs and weights.
Inspect and count items received and check them against invoices or other documents, recording shortages and rejecting damaged goods.
Determine method of shipment and prepare bills of lading, invoices, and other shipping documents.
Enter shipping information into a computer by hand or by a hand-held scanner that reads bar codes on goods.
Direct or participate in cargo loading to ensure completeness of load and even distribution of weight.
Coordinate and supervise activities of workers engaged in packing and shipping merchandise.
Route received goods to first available flight or to appropriate storage areas or departments, using forklifts, hand trucks, or other equipment.
Prepare manifests showing baggage, mail, and freight weights, and number of passengers on airplanes, and transmit data to destinations.
Direct delivery trucks to shipping doors or designated marshaling areas and help load and unload goods safely.
Contact vendors and/or claims adjustment departments in order to resolve problems with shipments, or contact service depots to arrange for repairs.
Maintain a supply of packing materials.
Obtain flight numbers, airplane numbers, and names of crew members from dispatchers, recording data on airplane flight papers.
Retrieve stored items and trace lost shipments as necessary.
Arrange insurance coverage for goods.
Attach address labels, identification codes, and shipping instructions to containers.
Install straps, braces, and padding to loads to prevent shifting or damage during shipment.
Open cargo containers and unwrap contents, using steel cutters, crowbars, or other hand tools.
-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Negotiate and arrange transport of goods with shipping or freight companies.
Notify consignees, passengers, or customers of the arrival of freight or baggage, and arrange for delivery.
Advise clients on transportation and payment methods.
-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Obtain flight numbers, airplane numbers, and names of crew members from dispatchers, recording data on airplane flight papers.
Install straps, braces, and padding to loads to prevent shifting or damage during shipment.
Attach address labels, identification codes, and shipping instructions to containers.
Route received goods to first available flight or to appropriate storage areas or departments, using forklifts, hand trucks, or other equipment.
Direct or participate in cargo loading to ensure completeness of load and even distribution of weight.
Arrange insurance coverage for goods.
Determine method of shipment and prepare bills of lading, invoices, and other shipping documents.
Prepare manifests showing baggage, mail, and freight weights, and number of passengers on airplanes, and transmit data to destinations.
Retrieve stored items and trace lost shipments as necessary.
Inspect and count items received and check them against invoices or other documents, recording shortages and rejecting damaged goods.
Contact vendors and/or claims adjustment departments in order to resolve problems with shipments, or contact service depots to arrange for repairs.
Keep records of all goods shipped, received, and stored.
Enter shipping information into a computer by hand or by a hand-held scanner that reads bar codes on goods.
Pack goods for shipping, using tools such as staplers, strapping machines, and hammers.
Check import/export documentation to determine cargo contents, and classify goods into different fee or tariff groups, using a tariff coding system.
Direct delivery trucks to shipping doors or designated marshaling areas and help load and unload goods safely.
Estimate freight or postal rates and record shipment costs and weights.
Education Training Experience
-On-Site or In-Plant Training-
None
Up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years
-On-the-Job Training-
None or short demonstration
Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
-Related Work Experience-
None
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years
Over 8 years, up to and including 10 years
-Required Level of Education-
Less than a High School Diploma
High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)
Some College Courses
Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree)
Bachelor's Degree