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Alaska Marine Lines Freight Checker - DF755 in Seattle, Washington
AML is looking for an enthusiastic, hard-working individual that is interested in learning more about the transportation industry. Does that sound like you? If so, you should apply to be our next Freight Checker.
Working primarily outside, you will direct traffic in the truck lanes to ensure efficiency. You will verify cargo against the bills of lading, measure & record dimensions of cargo, and record the condition of cargo upon arrival. Learn to prepare a stow plan showing the location of cargo stowed aboard our barges.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- - Review Bills of Lading (BOL) documents for accuracy and compare the freight stickers printed by the receiving staff to the BOL to ensure accuracy
- - Cross reference the markings on the freight that are affixed to the cargo.
- - Alert Customer Service/Receiving staff on about any discrepancies or problems as you are the eyes on the freight.
- - Affixing labels to the cargo
- - Count pieces and measure all the dimensions of bundles and length of the cargo ranging from cars, boats, truckloads of building materials, vehicles, machinery, houses, etc.
- - Write on the bill of lading an accurate descriptions of the freight. Note any damage that arrived with the freight so that company does not get a claim for damage they are not responsible for.