ONET Occupations » 53-6051.08

Freight and Cargo Inspectors

Inspect the handling, storage, and stowing of freight and cargoes.

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Parachute skills

  1. Pay attention to details - Data (4.40)
  2. Examine, inspect, compare, see similarities and differences - Data (4.19)
  3. Use my brain - Data (4.05)
  4. Follow through, get things done - People (4.02)
  5. Communicate well, in person - People (4.00)
  6. Use my intuition - Data (3.88)
  7. Listen - People (3.88)
  8. Research - Data (3.81)
  9. Compile, keep records, file, retrieve - Data (3.81)
  10. Communicate well, in writing - People (3.75)
  11. Speak - People (3.75)
  12. Use acute senses (hearing, smell, taste, sight) - Data (3.75)
  13. Initiate, lead, be a pioneer - People (3.69)
  14. Coordinate - People (3.64)
  15. Convey warmth and empathy - People (3.57)
  16. Serve, care for, follow instructions faithfully - People (3.57)
  17. Create, innovate, invent - Data (3.54)
  18. Synthesize, combine parts into a whole - Data (3.50)
  19. Organize, classify - Data (3.50)

ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles
  1. Reading Comprehension (3.62)
  2. Speaking (3.62)
  1. Oral Expression (4.00)
  2. Oral Comprehension (3.88)
  3. Written Comprehension (3.88)
  4. Problem Sensitivity (3.88)
  5. Written Expression (3.75)
  6. Near Vision (3.75)
  7. Speech Clarity (3.75)
  8. Inductive Reasoning (3.50)
  9. Information Ordering (3.50)
  10. Speech Recognition (3.50)
  1. Dependability (4.66)
  2. Integrity (4.52)
  3. Attention to Detail (4.40)
  4. Adaptability/Flexibility (4.27)
  5. Initiative (4.20)
  6. Analytical Thinking (4.05)
  7. Cooperation (4.04)
  8. Persistence (4.02)
  9. Stress Tolerance (3.80)
  10. Self Control (3.78)
  11. Independence (3.77)
  12. Leadership (3.69)
  13. Achievement/Effort (3.61)
  14. Concern for Others (3.57)
  15. Innovation (3.54)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities
  1. Getting Information (4.74)
  2. Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (4.30)
  3. Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (4.19)
  4. Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material (4.16)
  5. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (4.12)
  6. Making Decisions and Solving Problems (4.10)
  7. Documenting/Recording Information (4.05)
  8. Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (4.02)
  9. Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (3.94)
  10. Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (3.89)
  11. Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (3.81)
  12. Communicating with Persons Outside Organization (3.74)
  13. Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People (3.73)
  14. Performing General Physical Activities (3.72)
  15. Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (3.72)
  16. Processing Information (3.69)
  17. Scheduling Work and Activities (3.64)
  18. Analyzing Data or Information (3.61)
  1. Gather Physical Evidence (4.74)
  2. Read Blueprints (4.74)
  3. Read Specifications (4.74)
  4. Read Tape Measure (4.74)
  5. Understand Technical Operating, Service Or Repair Manuals (4.30)
  6. Understand Measuring Devices (4.30)
  7. Recognize Public Safety Hazards (4.30)
  8. Perform Safety Inspections In Transportation Setting (4.19)
  9. Inspect Products Or Systems For Regulatory Compliance (4.19)
  10. Determine Loaded Cargo Complies With Regulations Or Specifications (4.19)
  11. Inspect Facilities Or Equipment For Regulatory Compliance (4.19)
  12. Evaluate Equipment For Compliance With Standards (4.19)
  13. Observe Loading Of Freight To Ensure Crew Compliance With Procedures (4.02)
  14. Use Knowledge Of Investigation Techniques (3.81)
  15. Use Hazardous Materials Information (3.81)
  16. Use Freight Shipping Or Storage Procedures (3.81)
  17. Use Oral Or Written Communication Techniques (3.81)
  18. Communicate Technical Information (3.74)
  19. Verify Investigative Information (3.69)
  20. Perform Varied Measurements (3.69)