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Freight and Cargo Inspectors

SOC 53-6051.08

Inspect the handling, storage, and stowing of freight and cargoes.

8
Skills
8
Knowledge
4
Job Zone
No
Green

Top Skills 8

Reading Comprehension
3.6
Speaking
3.6
Active Listening
3.4
Writing
3.4
Critical Thinking
3.4
Monitoring
3.4
Quality Control Analysis
3.2
Time Management
3.2

Knowledge Areas 8

Transportation
3.9
English Language
3.8
Customer and Personal Service
3.5
Mathematics
3.2
Public Safety and Security
3.2
Administration and Management
3.0
Mechanical
3.0
Law and Government
3.0

Key Tasks

1Prepare and submit reports after completion of freight shipments.
2Inspect shipments to ensure that freight is securely braced and blocked.
3Record details about freight conditions, handling of freight, and any problems encountered.
4Advise crews in techniques of stowing dangerous and heavy cargo.
5Observe loading of freight to ensure that crews comply with procedures.

Also Known As

Admeasurer Cargo and Container Inspector Cargo Inspector Cargo Surveyor Damaged Freight Inspector Freight Car Inspector Freight Inspector Freight Service Inspector Heavy Check Inspector Inspector

Tools & Equipment

Automatic samplers Bottom samplers Calibrated measuring tapes Calipers Cargo scales

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