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Tasks & work activities — vessel operations coordinator

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.