ONET Occupations » 43-5011.00

Cargo and Freight Agents

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.

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Parachute skills

  1. Pay attention to details - Data (4.19)
  2. Communicate well, in person - People (4.00)
  3. Listen - People (4.00)
  4. Speak - People (3.88)
  5. Control, expedite things - Things (3.83)
  6. Compile, keep records, file, retrieve - Data (3.83)
  7. Serve, care for, follow instructions faithfully - People (3.57)
  8. Convey warmth and empathy - People (3.57)
  9. Follow through, get things done - People (3.55)

ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles
  1. Speaking (3.88)
  2. Active Listening (3.62)
  1. Oral Comprehension (4.00)
  2. Oral Expression (4.00)
  3. Written Comprehension (3.75)
  1. Attention to Detail (4.19)
  2. Stress Tolerance (4.15)
  3. Integrity (3.94)
  4. Cooperation (3.75)
  5. Dependability (3.66)
  6. Self Control (3.65)
  7. Adaptability/Flexibility (3.59)
  8. Concern for Others (3.57)
  9. Persistence (3.55)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities
  1. Getting Information (4.17)
  2. Making Decisions and Solving Problems (4.01)
  3. Processing Information (3.83)
  4. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (3.80)
  5. Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (3.79)
  6. Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (3.70)
  7. Interacting With Computers (3.58)
  8. Communicating with Persons Outside Organization (3.56)
  9. Analyzing Data or Information (3.51)
  1. Read Maps (4.17)
  2. Obtain Flight Information From Dispatcher (4.17)
  3. Route Freight Shipments (4.01)
  4. Compile Numerical Or Statistical Data (3.83)
  5. Calculate Monetary Exchange (3.83)
  6. Verify Ticket Or Pass (3.83)
  7. Use Computers To Enter, Access Or Retrieve Data (3.58)