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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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