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“Freight Broker” will certainly be replaced by robots.

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Job Description

Expedite and route movement of incoming and outgoing cargo and freight shipments in airline, train, and trucking terminals, and shipping docks. Take orders from customers and arrange pickup of freight and cargo for delivery to loading platform. Prepare and examine bills of lading to determine shipping charges and tariffs.

Job Details

The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 43-5011.00
The Mean Annual Wage in the U.S. is $ 44,250.00
The Mean Hourly Wage is $ 21.00
Currently, there are 88,920 people on this job

☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Cargo and Freight Agents”.

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Tasks for “Freight Broker”

Enter shipping information into a computer by hand or by a hand-held scanner that reads bar codes on goods.
Contact vendors or claims adjustment departments to resolve shipment problems or contact service depots to arrange for repairs.
Route received goods to first available flight or to appropriate storage areas or departments, using forklifts, hand trucks, or other equipment.
Arrange insurance coverage for goods.
Track delivery progress of shipments.
Advise clients on transportation and payment methods.
Direct or participate in cargo loading to ensure completeness of load and even distribution of weight.
Maintain a supply of packing materials.
Negotiate and arrange transport of goods with shipping or freight companies.
Install straps, braces, and padding to loads to prevent shifting or damage during shipment.
Retrieve stored items and trace lost shipments as necessary.
Notify consignees, passengers, or customers of freight or baggage arrival and arrange for delivery.
Estimate freight or postal rates and record shipment costs and weights.
Check import or export documentation to determine cargo contents and use tariff coding system to classify goods according to fee or tariff group.
Coordinate and supervise activities of workers engaged in packing and shipping merchandise.
Keep records of all goods shipped, received, and stored.
Attach address labels, identification codes, and shipping instructions to containers.
Inspect and count items received and check them against invoices or other documents, recording shortages and rejecting damaged goods.
Pack goods for shipping, using tools such as staplers, strapping machines, and hammers.
Assemble containers and crates used to transport items, such as machines or vehicles.
Prepare manifests showing numbers of airplane passengers and baggage, mail, and freight weights, transmitting data to destinations.
Direct delivery trucks to shipping doors or designated marshaling areas and help load and unload goods safely.
Open cargo containers and unwrap contents, using steel cutters, crowbars, or other hand tools.
Determine method of shipment and prepare bills of lading, invoices, and other shipping documents.

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