Supervises employees engaged in routing inbound and outbound airfreight shipments to their destinations, taking telephone and Internet orders from customers, arranging for pickup of freight and delivery, and preparing manifests to accompany shipments.

Oversees employees who assemble cargo according to destination;... [+] More

Supervises employees engaged in routing inbound and outbound airfreight shipments to their destinations, taking telephone and Internet orders from customers, arranging for pickup of freight and delivery, and preparing manifests to accompany shipments.

Oversees employees who assemble cargo according to destination; weigh items and determine cost, using charts and computers; itemize charges; prepare freight bills, accept payments, and issue refunds; and unload inbound freight. Advises shippers of delays in departure of shipment and consignees on arrival of shipments, and handles arrangements for delivery to consignees. [-] Less

Supervises employees engaged in routing inbound and outbound airfreight shipments to their destinations, taking telephone and Internet orders from customers, arranging for pickup of freight and delivery, and preparing manifests to accompany shipments.

Oversees employees who assemble cargo according to destination;... [+] More

Supervises employees engaged in routing inbound and outbound airfreight shipments to their destinations, taking telephone and Internet orders from customers, arranging for pickup of freight and delivery, and preparing manifests to accompany shipments.

Oversees employees who assemble cargo according to destination; weigh items and determine cost, using charts and computers; itemize charges; prepare freight bills, accept payments, and issue refunds; and unload inbound freight. Advises shippers of delays in departure of shipment and consignees on arrival of shipments, and handles arrangements for delivery to consignees. [-] Less

Inspects crude and... [+] More

Inspects crude and refined petroleum before and after transfer from terminal tanks to ship tanks to determine if it meets prescribed standards. Lowers sample container into ship tanks to obtain sample of oil residue and into terminal tanks to sample oil, or opens bleeder valves on pipelines to obtain sample. Concludes amount and type of bottom sediment, water, and foreign substance present in oil sample, using centrifugal tester and following standard formulas. Lowers thermometer into tanks to obtain temperature reading, and determines quantity of oil in ship tanks, using calibrated tape and conversion tables. Records test results. Turns valves to close tanks, inspects valves for leaks, and clamps seal around valves to secure tank contents. Prepares, verifies, and examines cargo ladings, oil transportation records, and export records. May direct Boat Loader in taking samples and assist in loading and unloading oil. May lubricate and adjust valves, using grease gun, oilcan, and hand tools. [-] Less

Routes inbound and outbound airfreight shipments to their destinations. Takes orders from customers and arranges for pickup of freight and delivery. Assembles cargo according to destination. Prepares manifest to accompany shipments.

Weighs items and determines cost. Itemizes charges, prepares freight bills,... [+] More

Routes inbound and outbound airfreight shipments to their destinations. Takes orders from customers and arranges for pickup of freight and delivery. Assembles cargo according to destination. Prepares manifest to accompany shipments.

Weighs items and determines cost. Itemizes charges, prepares freight bills, accepts payments, and issues refunds. Notifies shippers of delays in departure of shipment. Unloads inbound freight, notifies consignees on arrival of shipments, and arranges for delivery to consignees. May force conditioned air into interior of plane for passenger comfort prior to departure, using mobile aircraft-air-conditioning-unit. [-] Less

Inspects cargoes of seagoing vessels, and certifies compliance with national and international safety and health regulations in cargo handling and stowage. Reads vessel documents that set forth cargo loading and securing procedures, capacities, and stability factors to ascertain cargo capabilities... [+] More

Inspects cargoes of seagoing vessels, and certifies compliance with national and international safety and health regulations in cargo handling and stowage. Reads vessel documents that set forth cargo loading and securing procedures, capacities, and stability factors to ascertain cargo capabilities according to design and cargo regulations. Instructs crew in techniques of stowing dangerous and heavy cargo, such as use of extra support beams, shoring, and additional stronger lashings, according to knowledge of hazards present when shipping grain, explosives, logs, and heavy machinery. Examines loaded, secured cargo in holds and lashed to decks to ascertain that pertinent cargo handling regulations have been observed.

Issues certificate of compliance when violations are not detected. Recommends remedial procedures to correct deficiencies. Measures ship holds and depth of fuel and water in tanks, using sounding line and tape measure, and reads draft markings to ascertain depth of vessel in water. Times roll of ship, using stopwatch. Calculates hold capacities, volume of stored fuel and water, weight of cargo, and ship stability factors, using standard mathematical formulas. Analyzes data obtained from survey, formulates recommendations pertaining to vessel capacities, and writes report of findings. Inspects cargo handling devices, such as boom, hoists, and derricks, to identify need for maintenance. [-] Less

Checks and compiles records of amount, kind, and condition of cargo loaded on or unloaded from ship. Verifies amount of cargo against lists compiled from bills of lading or shipping manifests. Measures and records dimensions of cargo and computes cubic... [+] More

Checks and compiles records of amount, kind, and condition of cargo loaded on or unloaded from ship. Verifies amount of cargo against lists compiled from bills of lading or shipping manifests. Measures and records dimensions of cargo and computes cubic feet required for stowage aboard ship. Records condition of damaged cargo unloaded from ship. May prepare stowage plan showing location of cargo stowed aboard ship or rail car. [-] Less

Receives, stores, and issues supplies and equipment and compiles records of supply transactions aboard ship. Verifies that supplies received are listed on requisitions and invoices. Stores supplies and equipment in storerooms. Issues supplies. Inventories supplies and equipment at end of... [+] More

Receives, stores, and issues supplies and equipment and compiles records of supply transactions aboard ship. Verifies that supplies received are listed on requisitions and invoices. Stores supplies and equipment in storerooms. Issues supplies. Inventories supplies and equipment at end of each voyage. Compiles report of expenditures. May be designated according to department worked in as storekeeper, deck; storekeeper, engineering; storekeeper, steward. [-] Less

Inspects cargoes of seagoing vessels, and certifies compliance with national and international safety and health regulations in cargo handling and stowage. Reads vessel documents that set forth cargo loading and securing procedures, capacities, and stability factors to ascertain cargo capabilities... [+] More

Inspects cargoes of seagoing vessels, and certifies compliance with national and international safety and health regulations in cargo handling and stowage. Reads vessel documents that set forth cargo loading and securing procedures, capacities, and stability factors to ascertain cargo capabilities according to design and cargo regulations. Instructs crew in techniques of stowing dangerous and heavy cargo, such as use of extra support beams, shoring, and additional stronger lashings, according to knowledge of hazards present when shipping grain, explosives, logs, and heavy machinery. Examines loaded, secured cargo in holds and lashed to decks to ascertain that pertinent cargo handling regulations have been observed.

Issues certificate of compliance when violations are not detected. Recommends remedial procedures to correct deficiencies. Measures ship holds and depth of fuel and water in tanks, using sounding line and tape measure, and reads draft markings to ascertain depth of vessel in water. Times roll of ship, using stopwatch. Calculates hold capacities, volume of stored fuel and water, weight of cargo, and ship stability factors, using standard mathematical formulas. Analyzes data obtained from survey, formulates recommendations pertaining to vessel capacities, and writes report of findings. Inspects cargo handling devices, such as boom, hoists, and derricks, to identify need for maintenance. [-] Less

Directs and coordinates, through subordinate supervisory personnel, air transport terminal cargo and ramp activities to provide fast and efficient services for clients and passengers

reviews data on incoming flights, such as scheduled or estimated times of arrival or departure, destinations and... [+] More

Directs and coordinates, through subordinate supervisory personnel, air transport terminal cargo and ramp activities to provide fast and efficient services for clients and passengers

reviews data on incoming flights, such as scheduled or estimated times of arrival or departure, destinations and downline station stops, and air cargo and passenger manifests in order to plan work activities. Directs preparation of loading plans for each departing flight, and confers with supervisory personnel to ensure workers and equipment are available for air cargo and baggage loading, unloading, and handling activities and for ramp service activities. Analyzes reports and records of operations and inspects facilities to determine effectiveness of existing methods and procedures and physical condition of facilities and equipment. Prepares and submits recommendations designed to improve efficiency of cargo and ramp services. Investigates causes of accidents and recommends safety measures for preventing further occurrences. Reviews performance evaluations of personnel for conformance to standards, recommends personnel actions, and directs and coordinates training activities to increase workers' efficiency and proficiency. Interprets and enforces, through supervisory personnel, company policies, procedures, and safety regulations. [-] Less

Books outbound freight... [+] More

Books outbound freight shipments to ensure maximum use of available cargo space on company ships. Gets cargo data from shipper, such as type, tonnage, destination, and shipping date, in order to determine allocation of cargo and fully utilize capacity of each ship. Checks booking sheet to ascertain availability of cargo space. Informs shipper of ship's name on which cargo is booked, sailing date, and cargo delivery date. Records cargo data on booking control sheet, listing tonnage, type of cargo, shipper's name, and cargo destination. May be designated according to type of cargo booked. [-] Less