Clearing and Forwarding Agents Jobs in Kenya (30K)

Clearing and Forwarding Agents Jobs in Kenya (30K)
March 1, 2015 Job Description
Our client is in the logistics business currently recruiting Clearing and Forwarding Agents
The role would entail:
Track delivery progress of shipments.
Advise clients on transportation and payment methods.
Determine method of shipment and prepare bills of lading, invoices, and other shipping documents.
Contact vendors or claims adjustment departments to resolve shipment problems or contact service depots to arrange for repairs.
Enter shipping information into a computer by hand or by a hand-held scanner that reads bar codes on goods.
Estimate freight or postal rates and record shipment costs and weights.
Inspect and count items received and check them against invoices or other documents, recording shortages and rejecting damaged goods.
Keep records of all goods shipped, received, and stored.
Retrieve stored items and trace lost shipments as necessary.
Attach address labels, identification codes, and shipping instructions to containers.
Direct or participate in cargo loading to ensure completeness of load and even distribution of weight.
Check import or export documentation to determine cargo contents and use tariff coding system to classify goods according to fee or tariff group.
Route received goods to first available flight or to appropriate storage areas or departments, using forklifts, hand trucks, or other equipment.
Arrange insurance coverage for goods.
Install straps, braces, and padding to loads to prevent shifting or damage during shipment.
Maintain a supply of packing materials.
Open cargo containers and unwrap contents, using steel cutters, crowbars, or other hand tools.
Assemble containers and crates used to transport items such as machines or vehicles
Salary: Shs 30,000
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