Freight Handler

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🚌 Transport

Freight Handlers ensure that clients’ goods arrive safely at their destinations and remain in good condition while in the facilities where they work. By properly packaging and storing freight, they protect customers from losses due to damaged raw materials and inventory. Because they spot discrepancies between freight manifests and actual goods received, Freight Handlers play an important role in loss prevention. Successfully completing Freight Handler job duties increases the efficiency and speed of the supply chain and lowers the likelihood of delays that can lead to lost revenue and customer dissatisfaction.

Vad gör en Freight Handler?

A Freight Handler, or Cargo Handler, helps logistics providers and companies move and store bulk quantities of materials on a local, regional, national or international scale. Their duties include unloading shipments, organizing and controlling inventory and packing goods for safe transport.

Ansvar

Ett -NAMN- bör kunna uppfylla olika plikter och ansvarsområden. Följande är några uppgifter och ansvarsområden som en Freight Handler bör kunna utföra:

Unloading goods when they arrive and loading shipments when they are ready to depart
Comparing inventory received with freight details and reporting discrepancies
Moving freight to storage areas and organizing goods for easy retrieval
Padding and wrapping freight to reduce the risk of damage during shipment
Padding and wrapping freight to reduce the risk of damage during shipment
Inspecting incoming freight for damage and recording details of observations

Nödvändiga färdigheter

En konkurrenskraftig Freight Handler kommer att ha vissa färdigheter och kvalifikationer, inklusive:

Ability to move and maneuver heavy loads and to remain upright and in motion for extended periods
Skill in operating material-moving equipment, such as forklifts and pallet jacks
Attentiveness to detail to spot signs of damage and catch discrepancies
Problem-solving and analytical skills for determining the best way to pack and store freight
Strong oral communication skills to collaborate with coworkers and update customers
Adequate written communication skills to update logs with detailed notes

Liknande erbjudanden

Om du rekryterar till tjänster relaterade till ett Freight Handler, se våra jobbbeskrivningar för liknande roller:

Logistics Manager