A Cargo Associate ensures the safe, efficient, and timely handling of freight, often within airline or logistics settings. Key duties include loading/unloading shipments, operating equipment, preparing documentation (Air Waybills), verifying inventory, tracking lost cargo, and enforcing safety/hazardous material procedures. They ensure compliance with warehouse operations and customs regulations.
Key Responsibilities and Duties:
Cargo Handling: Unload and load, scan, and sort cargo in warehouses or onto vehicles/aircraft, often requiring forklift operation.
Documentation: Prepare and check cargo load plans, Air Waybills (AWB), and Bills of Lading to determine shipping charges and routes.
Safety Compliance: Adhere to, and implement, strict security protocols, particularly when handling dangerous goods.
Inventory Control: Inspect cargo for damage, tampering, or weight discrepancies and perform inventory checks.
Logistics & Tracking: Coordinate with customs, track lost or missing shipments, and update records for cargo movement.
Customer Interaction: Assist in cargo booking inquiries and advise clients on shipping options
Required Skills and Qualifications:
Experience: Previous experience in a logistics, warehouse, or courier environment is typically required.
Skills: Detailed-oriented, strong organizational skills, ability to operate warehouse equipment, and good communication skills.
Physical Requirements: Ability to lift heavy items, work in all weather conditions, and work flexible shifts (including nights/weekends).
Education: A high school diploma is standard, though an associate degree in logistics or supply chain is preferred, say this Manatal article.
Work Environment:
Cargo Associates work in fast-paced environments like warehouses, shipping docks, and airport terminals. They are heavily involved in the logistics chain, ensuring that cargo moves safely from the sender to its destination, often under tight deadlines
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