| Job Title |
Incoming-freight Clerk |
| Job Description |
Compiles Documents On Incoming Cargo Shipments To Expedite
Removal Of Cargo From Dock And Prepares Bill For Shipping
Charges: Examines Ship's Manifest And Bills Of Lading To
Determine Work Procedures For Releasing Cargo. Contacts Terminal
Employees By Telephone To Determine When Cargo Will Be Available
For Removal From Dock. Notifies Consignee Or Agent By Telephone
Or Letter Of Arrival Dates Of Shipment, Customs Clearance
Requirements, And Tonnage Of Shipment. Stamps Bill Of Lading So
That Cargo Can Be Removed From Dock. Computes From Bills Of
Lading, Shipping, Storage, And Demurrage Charges, Using
Calculator. Prepares Bill For Charges And Submits It To
Accounting Department For Collection.
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