Shipper-Receiver

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Determine method of shipment
• Schedule distribution of goods
• Schedule transportation conveyances
• Prepare bills of lading, invoices and other shipping documents
• Assemble containers and crates
• Inspect and verify incoming goods against invoices or other documents
• Maintain internal record-keeping system
• Record shortages and reject damaged goods
• Pack goods to be shipped
• Unpack goods received
• Affix identifying information and shipping instructions on shipments
• Oversee loading and unloading of goods