Description
Coordinate and document the movement of incoming and outgoing freight at terminals, warehouses, and docks. Receive shipment orders, schedule pickups and deliveries, and prepare, verify, and file bills of lading, invoices, and tariff paperwork. Record weights and charges, track shipments, and resolve documentation or delivery issues.
Skills
Content
- • Reading Comprehension
- • Active Listening
- • Writing
- • Speaking
Process
- • Critical Thinking
- • Monitoring
Social Skills
- • Social Perceptiveness
- • Coordination
- • Negotiation
- • Service Orientation
Complex Problem Solving Skills
- • Complex Problem Solving
Resource Management Skills
- • Time Management
Abilities
Auditory and Speech Abilities
- • Speech Recognition
- • Speech Clarity
Verbal Abilities
- • Oral Comprehension
- • Written Comprehension
- • Oral Expression
- • Written Expression
Idea Generation and Reasoning Abilities
- • Problem Sensitivity
- • Deductive Reasoning
- • Inductive Reasoning
- • Category Flexibility
Attentiveness
- • Selective Attention
Visual Abilities
- • Near Vision
Knowledge
Business and Management
- • Administration and Management
- • Administrative
- • Customer and Personal Service
Mathematics and Science
- • Geography
Arts and Humanities
- • English Language
Law and Public Safety
- • Public Safety and Security
- • Law and Government
Communications
- • Telecommunications
- • Communications and Media
Related specializations
Interview options
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Interview time
Related Pathways
Supply Chain & Transportation
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Last reviewed: Jan 2026
