About this career
Freight inspectors determine if freight is secure and comes with the proper documentation. They inspect, manage and document freight shipments while verifying that the content comply with local, national and international regulations.
Essential skills
accommodate cargo in freight transport vehicle
adjust weight of cargo to capacity of freight transport vehicles
analyse work-related written reports
check for defects in railcars
conduct fact finding
ensure compliance with shipment regulations
handle freight inspection equipment
inspect freight
inspect hazardous freight in accordance with regulations
keep task records
monitor temperature in manufacturing process of food and beverages
observe freight shipment loaders
operate railway freight monitoring technologies
perform inspections required by international conventions
prepare freight shipment reports
provide advice on breaches of regulation
supervise loading of cargo
supervise unloading of cargo
use rigging tools
Required knowledge
freight transport methods
hazardous freight regulations
principles of cargo stowage
transportation methods
Additional skills
address problems critically
have computer literacy
make independent operating decisions
use different communication channels
Also known as
marine and cargo surveyor
cargo surveyor
principal surveyor
cargo inspector
freight surveyor
freight and cargo inspector
inspector of freight
freight & cargo inspector