Cargo specialist job description
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Cargo specialist requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in cargo specialist job postings.
Sample cargo specialist requirements
- Must have a high school diploma or equivalent
- Proficient in computer skills, including Microsoft Office and inventory software
- Knowledge of customs regulations and dangerous goods handling
- Ability to operate forklifts and other heavy machinery
- Experience in logistics and supply chain management
Sample required cargo specialist soft skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Attention to detail and accuracy in record-keeping
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities and schedules
Cargo specialist job description example 1
Chubb cargo specialist job description
Ocean Cargo SpecialistCommercial P&C - Ocean Cargo
Chubb is the world's largest publicly traded property and casualty insurer. With operations in 54 countries, Chubb provides commercial and personal property and casualty insurance, personal accident and supplemental health insurance, reinsurance, and life insurance to a diverse group of clients. The company is distinguished by its extensive product and service offerings, broad distribution capabilities, exceptional financial strength, underwriting excellence, superior claims handling expertise and local operations globally.
Chubb is currently seeking a skilled Ocean Cargo Underwriter to join its Middle Market Commercial Insurance practice
Position Description:
The Ocean Cargo Specialist Underwriter has senior responsibilities including a renewal book of $2M - $3M and a new business goal of approximately $1M-$1.5M annually.The position will be responsible for driving profitable growth with New York Region agents and brokers.This specialist Ocean Cargo underwriter will handle traditional marine transit and warehouse exposures.In addition, this underwriter will also underwrite stock throughputs, broker forms, and quota share insurance programs.Depending upon the candidate's interest and expertise, there will also be an opportunity to underwrite Inland Marine.This position will collaborate within a large team of UW other underwriters, operations, claims, marketing, and home office management as necessary.We are looking for a candidate who is highly motivated, results oriented with solid business and underwriting acumen.
Location: Flexible on location, but must travel to the Northeast
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:
Qualifications:
•7-10 years of experience.
•Must have proven marketing and negotiation skill
•Strong communication, interpersonal and time management skill
Chubb strives to offer a diverse and inclusive and rewarding work environment.Teamwork and mutual respect are central to how Chubb operates and we believe the best solutions draw upon diverse perspectives, experiences and skills.We operate in such a way where everyone, regardless of their singular background has the opportunity to contribute to our collective success.
Chubb is the world's largest publicly traded property and casualty insurer. With operations in 54 countries, Chubb provides commercial and personal property and casualty insurance, personal accident and supplemental health insurance, reinsurance, and life insurance to a diverse group of clients. The company is distinguished by its extensive product and service offerings, broad distribution capabilities, exceptional financial strength, underwriting excellence, superior claims handling expertise and local operations globally.
Chubb is currently seeking a skilled Ocean Cargo Underwriter to join its Middle Market Commercial Insurance practice
Position Description:
The Ocean Cargo Specialist Underwriter has senior responsibilities including a renewal book of $2M - $3M and a new business goal of approximately $1M-$1.5M annually.The position will be responsible for driving profitable growth with New York Region agents and brokers.This specialist Ocean Cargo underwriter will handle traditional marine transit and warehouse exposures.In addition, this underwriter will also underwrite stock throughputs, broker forms, and quota share insurance programs.Depending upon the candidate's interest and expertise, there will also be an opportunity to underwrite Inland Marine.This position will collaborate within a large team of UW other underwriters, operations, claims, marketing, and home office management as necessary.We are looking for a candidate who is highly motivated, results oriented with solid business and underwriting acumen.
Location: Flexible on location, but must travel to the Northeast
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:
- Focused knowledge and experienced in Ocean Cargo.Experience with Inland Marine is a plus.
- Underwriting duties will include developing and negotiating price, coverage, terms and conditions for all new business and renewals while actively identifying account rounding opportunities for other Chubb practices
- This position must collaborate with other underwriters, operations, claims, marketing, and home office management as necessary.The underwriter must implement and manage effective pricing and rate strategies that will produce profitability, book growth, and successful producer relations.
- Strong sales and marketing skills are critical; must be able to demonstrate successful agency and broker management, including building, maintaining, and managing producer and customer relationships.
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Ability to identify opportunities for growth within new and existing production sources.
Knowledge of marketing principles, pricing/rate strategies and how to apply them to attain underwriting profit. - Candidate must possess a high degree of proficiency with the underwriting process, with a solid background in risk analysis.
- Candidate must have ability to effectively interact with all levels of customers and collaborate with a team of underwriters, claims and loss control personnel.
- Knowledge and proficiency with technical issues, compliance, coverage, products, and pricing strategies expected.
Qualifications:
•7-10 years of experience.
•Must have proven marketing and negotiation skill
•Strong communication, interpersonal and time management skill
Chubb strives to offer a diverse and inclusive and rewarding work environment.Teamwork and mutual respect are central to how Chubb operates and we believe the best solutions draw upon diverse perspectives, experiences and skills.We operate in such a way where everyone, regardless of their singular background has the opportunity to contribute to our collective success.
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Cargo specialist job description example 2
Army National Guard cargo specialist job description
Without supplies, the Army National Guard wouldn't be able to serve the community and the country. Whether by land, air, or sea, the safe shipment and arrival of all cargo is the responsibility of the Cargo Specialist, and it's up to you to provide troops with any supplies, weapons, equipment, and mail they need.
In this role, you will be in charge of the transfer of cargo and passengers to and from watercraft, docks, beaches, railheads, boxcars, warehouses, motor vehicles, and aircraft. This often requires the use of specialized equipment such as forklifts and cranes. You may also plan and organize loading schedules, and inspect cargo for damage.
* Inspect, count, and document cargo utilizing both manual and automated data processing systems
* Create load plans for air shipment and ocean liner vessels
* Operate ocean liner vessel equipment
Some of the Skills You'll Learn
* Operation and care of forklifts, power winches, container handlers, and cranes
* Techniques for loading and storing cargo
* Techniques for planning and scheduling cargo shipments
* Safety procedures for handling potentially dangerous cargo
Helpful Skills
* Experience operating heavy equipment
* Interest in working around airports, railways, seaports, and ocean beach terminals
* Preference for physical work
* Interest in business mathematics
Through your training, you will develop the skills and experience to enjoy a civilian career with trucking firms, air cargo companies, shipping lines, freight operators, moving or bus companies, or businesses that have their own delivery fleets.
Earn While You Learn
Instead of paying to learn these skills, get paid to train. In the Army National Guard, you will learn these valuable job skills while earning a regular paycheck and qualifying for tuition assistance.
Job training for a Cargo Specialist consists of 10 weeks of Basic Training, where you'll learn basic Soldiering skills, and eight weeks of Advanced Individual Training (AIT). Part of this time is spent in the classroom and part in the field.
Benefits/Requirements
Benefits
* Paid training
* A monthly paycheck
* Montgomery GI Bill
* Federal and State tuition assistance
* Retirement benefits for part-time service
* Low-cost life insurance (up to $400,000 in coverage)
* 401(k)-type savings plan
* Student Loan Repayment Program (up to $50,000, for existing loans)
* Health care benefits available
* VA home loans
* Bonuses, if applicable
* Most non-prior service candidates will earn between $200 and $250 per drill weekend, subject to change
Requirements
* Military enlistment in the Army National Guard
* Must be at least a junior in high school, or have a high school diploma or a GED certificate
* Must be between the ages of 17 and 35
* Must be able to pass a physical exam and meet legal and moral standards
* Must meet citizenship requirements (see NATIONALGUARD.com for details)
Requires military enlistment. Programs and benefits are subject to change. Ask your Army National Guard recruiter for the most up-to-date information. Actual MOS assignment may depend on MOS availability.
Other Job Information
ZIP Code: 50220
Job Category: Transport
Age Requirements: Must be between the ages of 17 and 35 driver helper assistant loader un loader mover
In this role, you will be in charge of the transfer of cargo and passengers to and from watercraft, docks, beaches, railheads, boxcars, warehouses, motor vehicles, and aircraft. This often requires the use of specialized equipment such as forklifts and cranes. You may also plan and organize loading schedules, and inspect cargo for damage.
* Inspect, count, and document cargo utilizing both manual and automated data processing systems
* Create load plans for air shipment and ocean liner vessels
* Operate ocean liner vessel equipment
Some of the Skills You'll Learn
* Operation and care of forklifts, power winches, container handlers, and cranes
* Techniques for loading and storing cargo
* Techniques for planning and scheduling cargo shipments
* Safety procedures for handling potentially dangerous cargo
Helpful Skills
* Experience operating heavy equipment
* Interest in working around airports, railways, seaports, and ocean beach terminals
* Preference for physical work
* Interest in business mathematics
Through your training, you will develop the skills and experience to enjoy a civilian career with trucking firms, air cargo companies, shipping lines, freight operators, moving or bus companies, or businesses that have their own delivery fleets.
Earn While You Learn
Instead of paying to learn these skills, get paid to train. In the Army National Guard, you will learn these valuable job skills while earning a regular paycheck and qualifying for tuition assistance.
Job training for a Cargo Specialist consists of 10 weeks of Basic Training, where you'll learn basic Soldiering skills, and eight weeks of Advanced Individual Training (AIT). Part of this time is spent in the classroom and part in the field.
Benefits/Requirements
Benefits
* Paid training
* A monthly paycheck
* Montgomery GI Bill
* Federal and State tuition assistance
* Retirement benefits for part-time service
* Low-cost life insurance (up to $400,000 in coverage)
* 401(k)-type savings plan
* Student Loan Repayment Program (up to $50,000, for existing loans)
* Health care benefits available
* VA home loans
* Bonuses, if applicable
* Most non-prior service candidates will earn between $200 and $250 per drill weekend, subject to change
Requirements
* Military enlistment in the Army National Guard
* Must be at least a junior in high school, or have a high school diploma or a GED certificate
* Must be between the ages of 17 and 35
* Must be able to pass a physical exam and meet legal and moral standards
* Must meet citizenship requirements (see NATIONALGUARD.com for details)
Requires military enlistment. Programs and benefits are subject to change. Ask your Army National Guard recruiter for the most up-to-date information. Actual MOS assignment may depend on MOS availability.
Other Job Information
ZIP Code: 50220
Job Category: Transport
Age Requirements: Must be between the ages of 17 and 35 driver helper assistant loader un loader mover
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Cargo specialist job description example 3
Pitney Bowes cargo specialist job description
**At Pitney Bowes, we do the right thing, the right way. As a member of our team, you can too.**
We have amazing people who are the driving force, the inspiration and foundation of our company. Our thriving culture can be broken down into four components: **Client. Team. Win. Innovate.**
We actively look for prospects who:
• Are passionate about client success.
• Enjoy collaborating with others.
• Strive to exceed expectations.
• Move boldly in the quest for superior and best in market solutions.
**Job Description:**
Join our team and earn $20.00 per hour!
Pitney Bowes is now hiring for Full Time Direct Hire Warehouse-Cargo Screening Specialist Lead position in our Hebron, KY Facility.
**1st Shift Warehouse-Cargo Screening Specialist Lead**
**7:00am - 3:30pm Monday - Friday**
**$20.00 per hour**
**You are:**
A driven leader who will have responsibility to effectively manage, oversee and control all processing activities within the warehouse during the x-ray Screening process as well as ensuring on time delivery. The Lead will be responsible for ensuring the proper implementation and enforcement of policies, holding a high standard of safety and the continuous training of associates in the department.
**You will:**
+ Be responsible for the timely processing of all department activity including productivity, accuracy, and day end reports.
+ Search parcels by hand when it is suspected of containing prohibited items such as lithium batteries and other dangerous goods.
+ View images of commodities, using screening equipment, and alert parcel handlers to any possible restricted commodities.
+ Pinpoints the shape, size, and location of potential problematic items.
+ Monitor system responses, being alert and causes
+ Notify supervisors or other appropriate personnel when security risks occur.
+ Be able to work a flexible schedule which may mean extended hours as the work load demands.
+ Manage the work flow to ensure the daily activities/demand related to the assigned department is met as expected.
+ Coach, train and counsel department employees.
+ Ensure a safe work environment by: observing and coaching employees; addressing potential safety hazards; maintaining a clean work area; monitoring condition of all equipment and ordering repairs; and participating as a permanent member of the Safety Committee
+ Performs all other duties as assigned by management.
**Background:**
As an Warehouse-Cargo Screening Specialist Lead, **you have:**
+ One to three years related screening experience
+ Previous experience with x-ray imaging with the ability to read and decipher.
+ Ability to stand for entire (8hr) shift and have full range of motion
+ Ability to push/pulling/carrying lifting may include up to 55 lbs.
+ Ability to complete an IATA Dangerous Goods certification Course
+ Critical thinking/Problem-solving skills and attention to detail
+ Ability to plan, organize and direct the activities of subordinates
Preferred:
+ Working knowledge of dangerous goods regulations, 49CFR or IATA
+ Security, warehouse and/or aviation experience is a plus
**Our Team:**
Ecommerce logistics. Only easier. Pitney Bowes Global Ecommerce is our fastest growing business segment. Our focus on the consumer and shipper experience - driven by innovative technology and consultative insights - has uniquely positioned us as the trusted partner for ecommerce brands and shippers.
Our best-in-class services include ecommerce fulfillment, delivery (domestic and cross-border), and returns that help merchants drive conversions, customer satisfaction and lasting loyalty. These solutions build better order experiences through data science-based innovation and consultative support that help make clients' jobs easier. Ranked by Internet Retailer as a Top Carrier, Top Fulfillment Service Provider, and the #1 International Ecommerce Provider, we are the preferred ecommerce logistics partner for over 800 brands and shippers.
**We will:**
• Provide the opportunity to grow and develop your career
• Offer an inclusive environment that encourages diverse perspectives and ideas
• Deliver challenging and unique opportunities to contribute to the success of a transforming organization
• Offer comprehensive benefits globally **(** pbprojectliving.com )
Pitney Bowes is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that values diversity and inclusiveness in the workplace.
**Women/Men/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/LGBTQ+** **are encouraged to apply.**
All interested individuals must apply online. Individuals with disabilities who cannot apply via our online application should refer to the alternate application options via our Individuals with Disabilities link.
Pitney Bowes is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that values diversity and inclusiveness in the workplace.
Women/Men/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/LGBTQ are encouraged to apply.
All interested individuals must apply online. Individuals with disabilities who cannot apply via our online application should refer to the alternate application options via our Individuals with Disabilities link.
We have amazing people who are the driving force, the inspiration and foundation of our company. Our thriving culture can be broken down into four components: **Client. Team. Win. Innovate.**
We actively look for prospects who:
• Are passionate about client success.
• Enjoy collaborating with others.
• Strive to exceed expectations.
• Move boldly in the quest for superior and best in market solutions.
**Job Description:**
Join our team and earn $20.00 per hour!
Pitney Bowes is now hiring for Full Time Direct Hire Warehouse-Cargo Screening Specialist Lead position in our Hebron, KY Facility.
**1st Shift Warehouse-Cargo Screening Specialist Lead**
**7:00am - 3:30pm Monday - Friday**
**$20.00 per hour**
**You are:**
A driven leader who will have responsibility to effectively manage, oversee and control all processing activities within the warehouse during the x-ray Screening process as well as ensuring on time delivery. The Lead will be responsible for ensuring the proper implementation and enforcement of policies, holding a high standard of safety and the continuous training of associates in the department.
**You will:**
+ Be responsible for the timely processing of all department activity including productivity, accuracy, and day end reports.
+ Search parcels by hand when it is suspected of containing prohibited items such as lithium batteries and other dangerous goods.
+ View images of commodities, using screening equipment, and alert parcel handlers to any possible restricted commodities.
+ Pinpoints the shape, size, and location of potential problematic items.
+ Monitor system responses, being alert and causes
+ Notify supervisors or other appropriate personnel when security risks occur.
+ Be able to work a flexible schedule which may mean extended hours as the work load demands.
+ Manage the work flow to ensure the daily activities/demand related to the assigned department is met as expected.
+ Coach, train and counsel department employees.
+ Ensure a safe work environment by: observing and coaching employees; addressing potential safety hazards; maintaining a clean work area; monitoring condition of all equipment and ordering repairs; and participating as a permanent member of the Safety Committee
+ Performs all other duties as assigned by management.
**Background:**
As an Warehouse-Cargo Screening Specialist Lead, **you have:**
+ One to three years related screening experience
+ Previous experience with x-ray imaging with the ability to read and decipher.
+ Ability to stand for entire (8hr) shift and have full range of motion
+ Ability to push/pulling/carrying lifting may include up to 55 lbs.
+ Ability to complete an IATA Dangerous Goods certification Course
+ Critical thinking/Problem-solving skills and attention to detail
+ Ability to plan, organize and direct the activities of subordinates
Preferred:
+ Working knowledge of dangerous goods regulations, 49CFR or IATA
+ Security, warehouse and/or aviation experience is a plus
**Our Team:**
Ecommerce logistics. Only easier. Pitney Bowes Global Ecommerce is our fastest growing business segment. Our focus on the consumer and shipper experience - driven by innovative technology and consultative insights - has uniquely positioned us as the trusted partner for ecommerce brands and shippers.
Our best-in-class services include ecommerce fulfillment, delivery (domestic and cross-border), and returns that help merchants drive conversions, customer satisfaction and lasting loyalty. These solutions build better order experiences through data science-based innovation and consultative support that help make clients' jobs easier. Ranked by Internet Retailer as a Top Carrier, Top Fulfillment Service Provider, and the #1 International Ecommerce Provider, we are the preferred ecommerce logistics partner for over 800 brands and shippers.
**We will:**
• Provide the opportunity to grow and develop your career
• Offer an inclusive environment that encourages diverse perspectives and ideas
• Deliver challenging and unique opportunities to contribute to the success of a transforming organization
• Offer comprehensive benefits globally **(** pbprojectliving.com )
Pitney Bowes is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that values diversity and inclusiveness in the workplace.
**Women/Men/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/LGBTQ+** **are encouraged to apply.**
All interested individuals must apply online. Individuals with disabilities who cannot apply via our online application should refer to the alternate application options via our Individuals with Disabilities link.
Pitney Bowes is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that values diversity and inclusiveness in the workplace.
Women/Men/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/LGBTQ are encouraged to apply.
All interested individuals must apply online. Individuals with disabilities who cannot apply via our online application should refer to the alternate application options via our Individuals with Disabilities link.
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024