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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The regulatory schemes applicable to the transportation of dangerous materials, such as IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) for air transport, or International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code ("IMDG Code") for transportation of hazardous materials by sea.
The principles of cargo stowage. The procedures by which containers should be efficiently loaded and unloaded, taking into account gravitational forces that are exerted during transportation.
Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and optimal work strategies.
The different modalities of freight transport such as air, sea, or intermodal freight transport, including the details and procedures specific to them.
Determine relevant facts in order to conduct audits.
Properly position, cushion, restrain and balance cargo.
Adapt weight of cargo to capacity of freight transport vehicles. Oversee the maximum load capacity of the vehicle in question and the weight of each individual crate in the shipment.
Ensure that freight cars are free of all safety defects that could lead to derailing or loss of freight while in transit. Ensure that freight cars meet transportation requirements.
Ensure compliance with shipment laws, regulations and policies; keep shipments secure and damage free; ensure the safety of staff members handling the cargo.
Handle freight inspection equipment and tools such as bench top centrifuges, depth indicators, notebook computers, tape measures, and water samplers.
Inspect, document, and manage freight shipments; verify that all content complies with national, international and local regulations.
Inspect and take into account regulations on hazardous or delicate freight such as biomedical waste, transplant organs, and blood. Freight may have to cross national borders on its journey to its destination. Comply with legal freight regulations to avoid fines for the transportation company or the organisation that initiated the shipment.
Monitor and control required temperatures in the different phases of production until the product reaches suitable properties according to specifications.
Observe process of freight loading; ensure that crew complies with all applicable regulations and procedures; stow heavy and potentially dangerous cargo.
Operate monitoring and inspection technologies that can be used to check crucial parameters of freight transportation conditions or vehicle-track systems. Identify and warn of the potential threats posed by the freight, the route, and the train.
Perform inspections as required by international conventions. Understand procedures and regulations to ensure compliance.
Compose and submit freight shipment reports. Include detailed information on freight conditions and freight handling; report problems if necessary.
Supervise the process of loading equipment, cargo, goods and other Items. Ensure that all cargo is handled and stored properly in accordance with regulations and standards.
Supervise unloading processes for equipment, cargo, goods and other items. Ensure that everything is handled and stored correctly in accordance with regulations and standards.
Read and comprehend job-related reports, analyse the content of reports and apply findings to daily work operations.
Organise and classify records of prepared reports and correspondence related to the performed work and progress records of tasks.
Advise on preventive and corrective actions; correct any breaches of or non-compliance with legal regulations.
Employ rigging tools such as cables, ropes, pulleys and winches to safely secure high structures.
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Identify the strengths and weaknesses of various abstract, rational concepts, such as issues, opinions, and approaches related to a specific problematic situation in order to formulate solutions and alternative methods of tackling the situation.
Utilise computers, IT equipment and modern day technology in an efficient way.
Make immediate operating decisions as necessary without reference to others, taking into account the circumstances and any relevant procedures and legislation. Determine alone which option is the best for a particular situation.
Make use of various types of communication channels such as verbal, handwritten, digital and telephonic communication with the purpose of constructing and sharing ideas or information.