Description
Freight inspectors determine if freight is secure and comes with the proper documentation. They inspect, manage and document freight shipments while verifying that the content comply with local, national and international regulations.
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Theoretical Knowledge
Practical Skills
adjust weight of cargo to capacity of freight transport vehiclesconduct fact findingensure compliance with shipment regulationsobserve freight shipment loaderssupervise loading of cargoanalyse work-related written reportsprepare freight shipment reportsaccommodate cargo in freight transport vehiclemonitor temperature in manufacturing process of food and beveragescheck for defects in railcarsuse rigging toolssupervise unloading of cargokeep task recordshandle freight inspection equipmentoperate railway freight monitoring technologiesinspect hazardous freight in accordance with regulationsperform inspections required by international conventionsinspect freightprovide advice on breaches of regulationmake independent operating decisionsaddress problems criticallyhave computer literacyuse different communication channels