Job Description:

• 1) Plans and coordinates loading and unloading of ships' cargo and prepares reports on type, amount, and condition of cargo to protect company from claims for damage or shortage: Examines cargo lists to determine types of cargo that can be loaded together.

• 2) Prepares loading and stowage plan to ensure that weight of cargo is equally distributed in hatches.

• 3) Informs shippers and supervisor of CARGO CHECKERS of loading time and point, and supervisors of STEVEDORES II of cargo to load and location of load.