CARGO & FREIGHT AGENT – BELLAIR EXPEDITING

JOB DUTIES AND TASKS FOR CARGO AND FREIGHT AGENTS

• Check import/export documentation to determine cargo contents, and classify goods into different fee or tariff groups, using a tariff coding system.
• Contact vendors and/or claims adjustment departments in order to resolve problems with shipments, or contact service depots to arrange for repairs.
• Determine method of shipment, and prepare bills of lading, invoices, and other shipping documents.
• Direct delivery trucks to shipping doors or designated marshalling areas, and help load and unload goods safely.
• Direct or participate in cargo loading in order to ensure completeness of load and even distribution of weight.
• Enter shipping information into a computer by hand or by using a hand-held scanner that reads bar codes on goods.
• 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.
• Keep records of all goods shipped, received, and stored.

Logistics, Management, Accounting and Administration skills.

QUALIFICATIONS

• OND Holders and equivalents
• B.Sc/HND Holders
• Doctorate and Masters Degree Holders.

JOB TYPE: Full Time.

SALARY: $4,800.00 – $8,500.00
Basic Monthly Salary depending on level of experience and position being offered.