# Tasks & work activities — ship pilot dispatcher

Source: O*NET 30.3, occupation 43-5071.00 (Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks) — manual nearest-occupation mapping via ISCO group 4323; the official ESCO crosswalk has no entry for this ESCO occupation.

## Task statements

- **[Supplemental]** Compare shipping routes or methods to determine which have the least environmental impact.
- **[Core]** Examine shipment contents and compare with records, such as manifests, invoices, or orders, to verify accuracy.
- **[Core]** Pack, seal, label, or affix postage to prepare materials for shipping, using hand tools, power tools, or postage meter.
- **[Core]** Deliver or route materials to departments using handtruck, conveyor, or sorting bins.
- **[Core]** Determine shipping methods, routes, or rates for materials to be shipped.
- **[Core]** Prepare documents, such as work orders, bills of lading, or shipping orders, to route materials.
- **[Core]** Record shipment data, such as weight, charges, space availability, damages, or discrepancies, for reporting, accounting, or recordkeeping purposes.
- **[Core]** Contact carrier representatives to make arrangements or to issue instructions for shipping and delivery of materials.
- **[Core]** Confer or correspond with establishment representatives to rectify problems, such as damages, shortages, or nonconformance to specifications.
- **[Core]** Requisition and store shipping materials and supplies to maintain inventory of stock.
- **[Core]** Compute amounts, such as space available, shipping, storage, or demurrage charges, using computer or price list.

## Detailed work activities

- Analyze shipping information to make routing decisions.
- Calculate shipping costs.
- Coordinate shipping activities with external parties.
- Deliver items.
- Inspect shipments to ensure correct order fulfillment.
- Order materials, supplies, or equipment.
- Package objects for shipping.
- Prepare documentation for contracts, transactions, or regulatory compliance.
- Record shipping information.
- Respond to customer problems or complaints.
- Store items.