Typical Tasks
Negotiate and arrange transport of goods with shipping or freight companies.
Advise clients on transportation and payment methods.
Determine method of shipment and prepare bills of lading, invoices, and other shipping documents.
Track delivery progress of shipments.
Keep records of all goods shipped, received, and stored.
A day in the life
What kind of work is this?
Conventional
Organized, Procedural Work
Enterprising
Business based Work
Realistic
Practical, Physical Work
What personality traits do you need to succeed?
Attention to Detail
Stress Tolerance
Adaptability/Flexibility
Dependability
Independence
Achievement/Effort
What key skills are needed for this job?
Speaking
Active Listening
Critical Thinking
Reading Comprehension
Time Management
Negotiation
Expected Knowledge
Transportation
Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits.
Geography
Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, and air masses, including their physical characteristics, locations, interrelationships, and distribution of plant, animal, and human life.
Public Safety and Security
Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
Common Activities
Getting Information
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Documenting/Recording Information
Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
