We are looking for a Cargo and Freight Agent.
Responsibilities:
- 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.
Required profile for job ad : Cargo and Freight Agent - Karas, Oshana, Otjozondjupa
- Logistics, Management, Accounting and Administration skills.
- OND Holders and equivalents
- B.Sc/HND Holders
- Doctorate and Masters Degree Holders.
- Basic Monthly Salary depending on level of experience and position being offered.
