What is a cargo inspector and how to become one

Key steps to become a cargo inspector

1. Explore cargo inspector education requirements

   Most common cargo inspector degrees

   Bachelor's

   48.6 %

   High School Diploma

   34.3 %

   Diploma

   8.6 %

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2. Start to develop specific cargo inspector skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Hazardous Materials	76.76%
   Safety Regulations	23.24%

3. Complete relevant cargo inspector training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 3-6 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New cargo inspectors learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a cargo inspector based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real cargo inspector resumes.

4. Research cargo inspector duties and responsibilities

   • Lead night operations for tactics and logistics command center aboard USS Rushmore.
   • Conduct dimensional and visual inspections procedures on CMM machines to ensure geometrical characteristics of the product are in specification.
   • Assign responsibilities include ISO 9001-2000 management representative and lead internal auditor.

5. Prepare your cargo inspector resume

   When your background is strong enough, you can start writing your cargo inspector resume.

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6. Apply for cargo inspector jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a cargo inspector job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams