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Freight Inspectors

Description
Inspect freight for proper storage according to specifications.

Experience
Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience may be helpful in these occupations, but usually is not needed. For example, a drywall installer might benefit from experience installing drywall, but an inexperienced person could still learn to be an installer with little difficulty.

Education
These occupations usually require a high school diploma and may require some vocational training or job-related course work. In some cases, an associate's or bachelor's degree could be needed.

Training
Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few months to one year of working with experienced employees.

Tasks
  • Measures height and width of loads that will pass over bridges or through tunnels.
  • Posts warning signs on vehicles containing explosives or inflammatory or radioactive materials.
  • Prepares and submits report after trip.
  • Observes loading of freight to ensure that crews comply with procedures.
  • Monitors temperature and humidity of freight storage area.
  • Records freight condition and handling, and notifies crews to reload freight or insert additional bracing or packing.
  • Notifies workers of special treatment required for shipments.
  • Inspects shipment to ascertain that freight is securely braced and blocked.
National Average Salary
$46,530.00/year

Average Salary in Maryland
$44,500.00/year

Important Abilities
   1. Oral Expression
   2. Problem Sensitivity
   3. Written Comprehension
   4. Near Vision
   5. Category Flexibility

General Work Activities
   1. Getting Information Needed to Do the Job
   2. Inspecting Equipment, Structures, Material
   3. Evaluating Information Against Standards
   4. Monitor Processes, Material, Surroundings
   5. Documenting/Recording Information

Important Skills
   1. Mathematics
   2. Product Inspection
   3. Writing
   4. Reading Comprehension
   5. Problem Identification

Frequent Work Context
   1. Consequence of Error
   2. Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
   3. Importance of Being Sure All Is Done
   4. Frustrating Circumstances
   5. Standing

Related Careers
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   No Related Major Found

MarylandMentor Institutions Offering Related Majors
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