Marine Cargo Surveyor (Remote w/travel)

Lensa; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in risk and claims management is seeking a Marine Cargo Surveyor to inspect cargo damages and provide qualified opinions on loss causes. This remote role requires travel and offers a competitive salary with benefits including medical, dental, and 401k.

Benefits

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k

PTO

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Voluntary benefits

Qualifications

• Five years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Ability to meet or exceed performance competencies.

Responsibilities

• Inspect cargo damaged in transit and provide written reports.
• Oversee loading and unloading of cargo to document damages.

Skills

Good oral and written communication skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Strong customer service skills

Organizational skills

Ability to work independently and in a team

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university

Job description

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Marine Cargo Surveyor (Remote w/travel)

This role is open to remote work out of Chicago, IL, Seattle, WA, Charleston, SC, Los Angeles or San Francisco, CA, Detroit, MI, and various locations in Florida and Ohio. Travel required.

PRIMARY PURPOSE: To inspect cargo damaged in transit, determine the nature, cause, and extent of damages; review documents to establish when the cargo was damaged; and provide written reports to underwriters and other parties with a qualified opinion on the cause of loss.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Oversees loading and unloading of cargo from ships and other transit modes to document damages during loading/unloading.
2. Inspects damaged ships to determine cause and amount of damage from collisions or motor failures.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Supports the organization's quality programs.
• Travels as required.

Qualifications:

Education & Licensing: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred.

Experience: Five (5) years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience required.

Skills & Knowledge:

• Good oral and written communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Strong customer service skills
• Organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team
• Ability to meet or exceed performance competencies

Work Environment: Reasonable accommodations will be considered where applicable.

Mental: Clear and conceptual thinking, excellent judgment, troubleshooting, problem-solving, analysis, discretion, stress management, multitasking, and deadline meeting abilities.

Physical:

• Ability to stand and walk for long periods.
• Ability to kneel, squat, or bend.
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Ability to climb, crawl, reach overhead, and push/pull up to 100 pounds.
• Ability to drive up to 4 hours daily.
• Manual dexterity.

Auditory/Visual: Hearing, vision, and talking capabilities.

Note: Credit security clearance via background check required.

Salary range: $80,000.00 – $110,000.00 USD annually, influenced by skills, experience, and location. Role is commission eligible. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO, disability, life insurance, employee assistance, and voluntary benefits.

The statements are general descriptions and not exhaustive. Management may change duties at any time.

Sedgwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.

If your experience doesn’t match every qualification, consider applying anyway. Sedgwick values diversity, equity, and inclusion, and recognizes that skills, knowledge, and experience vary.

Sedgwick is a global leader in risk and claims management, leveraging advanced AI technology. With over 33,000 colleagues and 10,000 clients across 80 countries, we set the standard in claims, loss adjusting, benefits, and product recall solutions.