Cargo Coordinator / Freight Forwarder
Expedite and route movement of incoming and outgoing cargo and freight shipments in airline, train, and trucking terminals and shipping docks. Take orders from customers and arrange pickup of freight and cargo for delivery to loading platform. Prepare and examine bills of lading to determine shipping charges and tariffs.
At a Glance
Cargo Coordinator / Freight Forwarder earns an average of $37,440/yr. Typical education: Bachelor's degree. Experience: 6 years. Top skills: Customer Service, Loading And Unloading, Team Leadership.
$37,440/yr
Bachelor's degree
6 years
6
Parent Occupation (O*NET)
Cargo and Freight Agents
Median Wage
$49,900/yr
Growth (2024-34)
+8.5%
Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Skills & Requirements
Specialized Skills (16)
Loading And Unloading
Auditing
Billing
Invoicing
Palletizing
Freight Invoices
Collections
Customer Inquiries
Forklift Truck
Workflow Management
Bill Of Lading
Freight Auditing
Warehousing
Procedure Standardization
Lifting Ability
Freight Handling
Common Skills (14)
Customer Service
Team Leadership
Management
Communication
Operations
Organizational Skills
Leadership
Detail Oriented
Microsoft Office
Planning
Problem Solving
Computer Literacy
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