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Main Responsibilities and Duties:
- 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.
Job Requirements
- Experience with shipping lines
- Experience in Export and Import is a must
- Prefer those who worked with shipping lines and or freight forwarders