43-5011.00 - Cargo and Freight Agents

Updated 2016

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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.

Sample of reported job titles: Cargo Agent, Documentation Clerk, Drop Shipment Clerk, Freight Broker, Intermodal Dispatcher, International Coordinator, Load Planner, Logistics Coordinator, Logistics Service Representative, Operations Manager

Also see: Freight Forwarders

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Tasks Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Importance	Category	Task
77	Core	Advise clients on transportation and payment methods.
76	Core	Track delivery progress of shipments.
75	Core	Notify consignees, passengers, or customers of freight or baggage arrival and arrange for delivery.
70	Core	Determine method of shipment and prepare bills of lading, invoices, and other shipping documents.
82	Supplemental	Estimate freight or postal rates and record shipment costs and weights.
82	Supplemental	Keep records of all goods shipped, received, and stored.
81	Supplemental	Enter shipping information into a computer by hand or by a hand-held scanner that reads bar codes on goods.
80	Supplemental	Check import or export documentation to determine cargo contents and use tariff coding system to classify goods according to fee or tariff group.
79	Supplemental	Prepare manifests showing numbers of airplane passengers and baggage, mail, and freight weights, transmitting data to destinations.
78	Supplemental	Negotiate and arrange transport of goods with shipping or freight companies.
74	Supplemental	Install straps, braces, and padding to loads to prevent shifting or damage during shipment.
71	Supplemental	Arrange insurance coverage for goods.
71	Supplemental	Direct or participate in cargo loading to ensure completeness of load and even distribution of weight.
70	Supplemental	Coordinate and supervise activities of workers engaged in packing and shipping merchandise.
67	Supplemental	Route received goods to first available flight or to appropriate storage areas or departments, using forklifts, hand trucks, or other equipment.
67	Supplemental	Direct delivery trucks to shipping doors or designated marshaling areas and help load and unload goods safely.
66	Supplemental	Open cargo containers and unwrap contents, using steel cutters, crowbars, or other hand tools.
66	Supplemental	Contact vendors or claims adjustment departments to resolve shipment problems or contact service depots to arrange for repairs.
63	Supplemental	Retrieve stored items and trace lost shipments as necessary.
61	Supplemental	Attach address labels, identification codes, and shipping instructions to containers.
58	Supplemental	Inspect and count items received and check them against invoices or other documents, recording shortages and rejecting damaged goods.
48	Supplemental	Maintain a supply of packing materials.
45	Supplemental	Pack goods for shipping, using tools such as staplers, strapping machines, and hammers.
Not available	Supplemental	Assemble containers and crates used to transport items, such as machines or vehicles.

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Technology Skills Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Data base user interface and query software — Database software
Electronic mail software — Email software
Enterprise resource planning ERP software — SAP
Internet browser software — Web browser software
Inventory management software — Posting software
Mobile location based services software — Transportation management software; Web-based dispatch software
Office suite software — Corel WordPerfect Office Suite; Microsoft Office
Presentation software — Microsoft PowerPoint
Procurement software — Brokerage software
Spreadsheet software — Microsoft Excel
Word processing software — Microsoft Word

Hot Technology — a technology requirement frequently included in employer job postings.

Tools Used Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Air conditioners — Mobile air-conditioning units
Aircraft pushback or tow tractors — Tow tractors
Cargo trucks — Straight trucks
Desktop computers
Forklifts
Ground power units for aircraft — Electrical power unit
Hammers
Hand trucks or accessories — Hand trucks
Laser fax machine — Laser facsimile machines
Laser printers
Metal cutters — Steel cutters
Pry bars — Crow bars
Radio frequency scanners — Radio frequency identification RFID scanners
Staple guns
Two way radios
Wheel chocks
Wrapping machinery — Strapping machines

Knowledge Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Importance		Knowledge
84		Transportation — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits.
77		Customer and Personal Service — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
68		English Language — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
62		Geography — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, and air masses, including their physical characteristics, locations, interrelationships, and distribution of plant, animal, and human life.
58		Public Safety and Security — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
56		Clerical — Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.
53		Mathematics — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
53		Sales and Marketing — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.
48		Administration and Management — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
47		Computers and Electronics — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
47		Education and Training — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
46		Economics and Accounting — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking and the analysis and reporting of financial data.
44		Production and Processing — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
44		Telecommunications — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems.
42		Law and Government — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
35		Communications and Media — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.
35		Personnel and Human Resources — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.
32		Engineering and Technology — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
29		Psychology — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
28		Foreign Language — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition and grammar, and pronunciation.
24		Philosophy and Theology — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their basic principles, values, ethics, ways of thinking, customs, practices, and their impact on human culture.
19		Chemistry — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.
19		Sociology and Anthropology — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures and their history and origins.
16		Food Production — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food products (both plant and animal) for consumption, including storage/handling techniques.
14		Mechanical — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
11		Physics — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic and sub- atomic structures and processes.
9		Design — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
7		Building and Construction — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.
5		History and Archeology — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civilizations and cultures.
2		Biology — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.
2		Fine Arts — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform works of music, dance, visual arts, drama, and sculpture.
2		Medicine and Dentistry — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.
2		Therapy and Counseling — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance.

Skills Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Importance		Skill
72		Speaking — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
66		Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
56		Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
56		Monitoring — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
56		Service Orientation — Actively looking for ways to help people.
53		Complex Problem Solving — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
53		Reading Comprehension — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
53		Time Management — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
50		Coordination — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
50		Negotiation — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
50		Social Perceptiveness — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
50		Writing — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
47		Active Learning — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
47		Judgment and Decision Making — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
44		Persuasion — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
38		Instructing — Teaching others how to do something.
35		Systems Analysis — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
31		Management of Personnel Resources — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.
31		Mathematics — Using mathematics to solve problems.
31		Systems Evaluation — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system.
28		Learning Strategies — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
28		Quality Control Analysis — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
22		Management of Material Resources — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materials needed to do certain work.
22		Operations Analysis — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
19		Operation Monitoring — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
16		Troubleshooting — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
10		Management of Financial Resources — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for these expenditures.
6		Programming — Writing computer programs for various purposes.
6		Technology Design — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
0		Equipment Maintenance — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
0		Equipment Selection — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
0		Installation — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
0		Operation and Control — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
0		Repairing — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
0		Science — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

Abilities Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Importance		Ability
75		Oral Comprehension — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
75		Oral Expression — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
69		Written Comprehension — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
60		Speech Clarity — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
56		Near Vision — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
56		Problem Sensitivity — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
56		Speech Recognition — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
53		Deductive Reasoning — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
53		Information Ordering — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
53		Written Expression — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
50		Category Flexibility — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.
50		Inductive Reasoning — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
50		Selective Attention — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
47		Mathematical Reasoning — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem.
41		Flexibility of Closure — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or sound) that is hidden in other distracting material.
41		Number Facility — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
41		Time Sharing — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of information (such as speech, sounds, touch, or other sources).
38		Perceptual Speed — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among sets of letters, numbers, objects, pictures, or patterns. The things to be compared may be presented at the same time or one after the other. This ability also includes comparing a presented object with a remembered object.
35		Fluency of Ideas — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas is important, not their quality, correctness, or creativity).
31		Far Vision — The ability to see details at a distance.
31		Originality — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situation, or to develop creative ways to solve a problem.
31		Visualization — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged.
28		Finger Dexterity — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.
28		Memorization — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and procedures.
25		Auditory Attention — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distracting sounds.
25		Speed of Closure — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into meaningful patterns.
25		Visual Color Discrimination — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness.
19		Depth Perception — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you, or to judge the distance between you and an object.
19		Hearing Sensitivity — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch and loudness.
10		Arm-Hand Steadiness — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
10		Control Precision — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
10		Manual Dexterity — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
6		Multilimb Coordination — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the whole body is in motion.
6		Static Strength — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
6		Trunk Strength — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without 'giving out' or fatiguing.
0		Dynamic Flexibility — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with your body, arms, and/or legs.
0		Dynamic Strength — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This involves muscular endurance and resistance to muscle fatigue.
0		Explosive Strength — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping or sprinting), or to throw an object.
0		Extent Flexibility — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
0		Glare Sensitivity — The ability to see objects in the presence of glare or bright lighting.
0		Gross Body Coordination — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together when the whole body is in motion.
0		Gross Body Equilibrium — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unstable position.
0		Night Vision — The ability to see under low light conditions.
0		Peripheral Vision — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes are looking ahead.
0		Rate Control — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in anticipation of changes in the speed and/or direction of a moving object or scene.
0		Reaction Time — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sound, light, picture) when it appears.
0		Response Orientation — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two or more different signals (lights, sounds, pictures). It includes the speed with which the correct response is started with the hand, foot, or other body part.
0		Sound Localization — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.
0		Spatial Orientation — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know where other objects are in relation to you.
0		Speed of Limb Movement — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
0		Stamina — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getting winded or out of breath.
0		Wrist-Finger Speed — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists.

Work Activities Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Importance		Work Activity
79		Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
75		Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
71		Processing Information — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
70		Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
70		Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
68		Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
65		Interacting With Computers — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
64		Communicating with Persons Outside Organization — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
63		Analyzing Data or Information — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
60		Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
60		Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
59		Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
57		Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
55		Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
55		Thinking Creatively — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
54		Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
52		Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
52		Performing Administrative Activities — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.
49		Training and Teaching Others — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
48		Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
48		Scheduling Work and Activities — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
47		Performing for or Working Directly with the Public — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.
47		Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.
46		Developing and Building Teams — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
44		Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
43		Developing Objectives and Strategies — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.
41		Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
39		Coaching and Developing Others — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
37		Monitoring and Controlling Resources — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
36		Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
34		Assisting and Caring for Others — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.
32		Controlling Machines and Processes — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
31		Selling or Influencing Others — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.
26		Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft.
24		Provide Consultation and Advice to Others — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.
23		Handling and Moving Objects — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
21		Performing General Physical Activities — Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.
21		Staffing Organizational Units — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organization.
18		Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.
6		Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles.
0		Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to tell others about how devices, parts, equipment, or structures are to be fabricated, constructed, assembled, modified, maintained, or used.

Detailed Work Activities Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Calculate shipping costs.
Record shipping information.
Enter information into databases or software programs.
Verify shipping documentation.
Maintain operational records.
Coordinate operational activities.
Negotiate financial arrangements.
Recommend packing or shipping methods.
Track goods or materials.
Provide notifications to customers or patrons.
Package objects for shipping.
Load materials or equipment.
Arrange insurance coverage.
Manage clerical or administrative activities.
Analyze shipping information to make routing decisions.
Supervise clerical or administrative personnel.
Operate vehicles or material-moving equipment.
Unload materials or equipment.
Coordinate shipping activities with external parties.
Attach identification information to products, items or containers.
Inspect items for damage or defects.
Inspect shipments to ensure correct order fulfillment.

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Work Context Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Work Context

Percentage of Top Responses

Electronic Mail — How often do you use electronic mail in this job?


100	Every day

Telephone — How often do you have telephone conversations in this job?


100	Every day

Contact With Others — How much does this job require the worker to be in contact with others (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise) in order to perform it?


85	Constant contact with others
15	Contact with others most of the time

Structured versus Unstructured Work — To what extent is this job structured for the worker, rather than allowing the worker to determine tasks, priorities, and goals?


71	A lot of freedom
25	Some freedom

Face-to-Face Discussions — How often do you have to have face-to-face discussions with individuals or teams in this job?


69	Every day
20	Once a week or more but not every day

Spend Time Sitting — How much does this job require sitting?


66	Continually or almost continually
18	More than half the time
15	About half the time

Importance of Repeating Same Tasks — How important is repeating the same physical activities (e.g., key entry) or mental activities (e.g., checking entries in a ledger) over and over, without stopping, to performing this job?


66	Extremely important
20	Very important

Indoors, Environmentally Controlled — How often does this job require working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions?


82	Every day

Freedom to Make Decisions — How much decision making freedom, without supervision, does the job offer?


57	A lot of freedom
31	Some freedom

Time Pressure — How often does this job require the worker to meet strict deadlines?


64	Every day
26	Once a week or more but not every day

Deal With External Customers — How important is it to work with external customers or the public in this job?


74	Extremely important
12	Important

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate — How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job?


42	Extremely important
44	Very important
13	Important

Work With Work Group or Team — How important is it to work with others in a group or team in this job?


60	Extremely important
31	Important

Coordinate or Lead Others — How important is it to coordinate or lead others in accomplishing work activities in this job?


38	Extremely important
47	Very important

Duration of Typical Work Week — Number of hours typically worked in one week.


56	More than 40 hours
44	40 hours

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results — What results do your decisions usually have on other people or the image or reputation or financial resources of your employer?


11	Very important results
49	Important results
35	Moderate results

Frequency of Decision Making — How frequently is the worker required to make decisions that affect other people, the financial resources, and/or the image and reputation of the organization?


26	Every day
42	Once a week or more but not every day
28	Once a year or more but not every month

Physical Proximity — To what extent does this job require the worker to perform job tasks in close physical proximity to other people?


46	Moderately close (at arm's length)
48	Slightly close (e.g., shared office)

Level of Competition — To what extent does this job require the worker to compete or to be aware of competitive pressures?


58	Highly competitive
17	Moderately competitive
15	Not at all competitive

Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People — How frequently does the worker have to deal with unpleasant, angry, or discourteous individuals as part of the job requirements?


50	Once a week or more but not every day
25	Once a month or more but not every week
19	Once a year or more but not every month

Frequency of Conflict Situations — How often are there conflict situations the employee has to face in this job?


32	Every day
25	Once a month or more but not every week
33	Once a year or more but not every month

Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions — How much does this job require making repetitive motions?


24	Continually or almost continually
41	More than half the time
20	Never

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results — How responsible is the worker for work outcomes and results of other workers?


11	Very high responsibility
24	High responsibility
50	Moderate responsibility

Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable — How often does this job require working exposed to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable?


31	Every day
17	Once a week or more but not every day
16	Once a month or more but not every week
25	Never

Letters and Memos — How often does the job require written letters and memos?


27	Once a week or more but not every day
25	Once a month or more but not every week
24	Once a year or more but not every month
16	Never

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety — How much responsibility is there for the health and safety of others in this job?


26	Very high responsibility
17	Moderate responsibility
20	Limited responsibility
32	No responsibility

Consequence of Error — How serious would the result usually be if the worker made a mistake that was not readily correctable?


20	Very serious
12	Serious
25	Fairly serious
37	Not serious at all

Degree of Automation — How automated is the job?


20	Highly automated
20	Moderately automated
27	Slightly automated
33	Not at all automated

Public Speaking — How often do you have to perform public speaking in this job?


25	Every day
61	Never

Spend Time Standing — How much does this job require standing?


15	About half the time
60	Less than half the time
24	Never

Very Hot or Cold Temperatures — How often does this job require working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32 F degrees) temperatures?


16	Every day
13	Once a year or more but not every month
66	Never

Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled — How often does this job require working indoors in non-controlled environmental conditions (e.g., warehouse without heat)?


17	Once a month or more but not every week
15	Once a year or more but not every month
59	Never

Exposed to Contaminants — How often does this job require working exposed to contaminants (such as pollutants, gases, dust or odors)?


13	Every day
70	Never

Exposed to Hazardous Equipment — How often does this job require exposure to hazardous equipment?


20	Every day
80	Never

Spend Time Walking and Running — How much does this job require walking and running?


33	Less than half the time
52	Never

Work Schedules — How regular are the work schedules for this job?


29	Irregular (changes with weather conditions, production demands, or contract duration)
66	Regular (established routine, set schedule)

Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body — How much does this job require bending or twisting your body?


18	Less than half the time
68	Never

Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls — How much does this job require using your hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls?


12	Continually or almost continually
73	Never

Outdoors, Exposed to Weather — How often does this job require working outdoors, exposed to all weather conditions?


15	Every day
76	Never

Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting — How often does this job require working in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions?


80	Never

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment — How important is it to this job that the pace is determined by the speed of equipment or machinery? (This does not refer to keeping busy at all times on this job.)


84	Not important at all

Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets — How much does this job require wearing common protective or safety equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hard hats or life jackets?


84	Never

In an Open Vehicle or Equipment — How often does this job require working in an open vehicle or equipment (e.g., tractor)?


89	Never

Exposed to Hazardous Conditions — How often does this job require exposure to hazardous conditions?


85	Never

Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings — How often does this job require exposure to minor burns, cuts, bites, or stings?


89	Never

Outdoors, Under Cover — How often does this job require working outdoors, under cover (e.g., structure with roof but no walls)?


86	Never

Exposed to High Places — How often does this job require exposure to high places?


85	Never

In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment — How often does this job require working in a closed vehicle or equipment (e.g., car)?


85	Never

Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles — How much does this job require climbing ladders, scaffolds, or poles?


84	Never

Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance — How much does this job require keeping or regaining your balance?


84	Never

Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling — How much does this job require kneeling, crouching, stooping or crawling?


83	Never

Exposed to Whole Body Vibration — How often does this job require exposure to whole body vibration (e.g., operate a jackhammer)?


91	Never

Exposed to Disease or Infections — How often does this job require exposure to disease/infections?


95	Never

Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions — How often does this job require working in cramped work spaces that requires getting into awkward positions?


95	Never

Exposed to Radiation — How often does this job require exposure to radiation?


94	Never

Deal With Physically Aggressive People — How frequently does this job require the worker to deal with physical aggression of violent individuals?


91	Never

Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection — How much does this job require wearing specialized protective or safety equipment such as breathing apparatus, safety harness, full protection suits, or radiation protection?


96	Never

Job Zone Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Title	Job Zone Two: Some Preparation Needed
Education	These occupations usually require a high school diploma.
Related Experience	Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed. For example, a teller would benefit from experience working directly with the public.
Job Training	Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few months to one year of working with experienced employees. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.
Job Zone Examples	These occupations often involve using your knowledge and skills to help others. Examples include orderlies, forest firefighters, customer service representatives, security guards, upholsterers, and tellers.
SVP Range	(4.0 to < 6.0)

Education

Percentage of Respondents	Education Level Required
93	High school diploma or equivalent
6	Associate's degree
2	Some college, no degree

Credentials

Interests Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Occupational Interest		Interest
89		Conventional — Conventional occupations frequently involve following set procedures and routines. These occupations can include working with data and details more than with ideas. Usually there is a clear line of authority to follow.
78		Enterprising — Enterprising occupations frequently involve starting up and carrying out projects. These occupations can involve leading people and making many decisions. Sometimes they require risk taking and often deal with business.
45		Realistic — Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others.
22		Social — Social occupations frequently involve working with, communicating with, and teaching people. These occupations often involve helping or providing service to others.
11		Investigative — Investigative occupations frequently involve working with ideas, and require an extensive amount of thinking. These occupations can involve searching for facts and figuring out problems mentally.
0		Artistic — Artistic occupations frequently involve working with forms, designs and patterns. They often require self-expression and the work can be done without following a clear set of rules.

Work Styles Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Importance		Work Style
80		Attention to Detail — Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
79		Stress Tolerance — Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.
74		Integrity — Job requires being honest and ethical.
69		Cooperation — Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
67		Dependability — Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
66		Self Control — Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
65		Adaptability/Flexibility — Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
64		Concern for Others — Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.
64		Persistence — Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.
61		Analytical Thinking — Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.
61		Social Orientation — Job requires preferring to work with others rather than alone, and being personally connected with others on the job.
59		Independence — Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.
57		Achievement/Effort — Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.
57		Initiative — Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
53		Leadership — Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction.
51		Innovation — Job requires creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problems.

Work Values Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Extent		Work Value
56		Relationships — Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.
56		Support — Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.
45		Independence — Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.
33		Achievement — Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.
33		Recognition — Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.
33		Working Conditions — Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.

Related Occupations Save Table (XLS/CSV)

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43-3011.00	Bill and Account Collectors
43-4041.02	Credit Checkers
43-4051.00	Customer Service Representatives Bright Outlook Green
43-4081.00	Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks
43-4111.00	Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan
43-4171.00	Receptionists and Information Clerks
43-5032.00	Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance
43-6014.00	Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive
43-9041.02	Insurance Policy Processing Clerks

Wages & Employment Trends

Median wages (2016)	$20.15 hourly, $41,920 annual
State wages

Employment (2014)	79,000 employees
Projected growth (2014-2024)	Average (5% to 8%)
Projected job openings (2014-2024)	31,300
State trends

Top industries (2014)	Transportation and Warehousing (92% employed in this sector) (see all industries)

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2016 wage data and 2014-2024 employment projections . "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2014-2024). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.

Details Report for: 43-5011.00 - Cargo and Freight Agents