Cargo and Freight Agent - Karas, Oshana, Otjozondjupa

We are looking for a Cargo and Freight Agent.
Responsibilities:

• Check import/export documentation to determine cargo contents, and classify goods into different fee or tariff groups, using a tariff coding system
• Contact vendors and/or claims adjustment departments in order to resolve problems with shipments, or contact service depots to arrange for repairs
• Determine method of shipment, and prepare bills of lading, invoices, and other shipping documents
• Direct delivery trucks to shipping doors or designated marshalling areas, and help load and unload goods safely
• Direct or participate in cargo loading in order to ensure completeness of load and even distribution of weight
• Enter shipping information into a computer by hand or by using a hand-held scanner that reads bar codes on goods
• Estimate freight or postal rates, and record shipment costs and weights
• Inspect and count items received and check them against invoices or other documents, recording shortages and rejecting damaged goods
• Keep records of all goods shipped, received, and stored.