Marine Cargo Surveyor (Remote w/travel)

Sedgwick; Seattle (WA); Remote; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global provider of risk and benefits solutions is seeking a Marine Cargo Surveyor based in the Seattle area. In this role, you will inspect and assess cargo damages, ensuring accurate reporting for underwriters. Join Sedgwick, where a collaborative culture and professional growth opportunities await you. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills, relevant experience, and a degree from an accredited institution. A comprehensive benefits package is included.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexibility in work location

Qualifications

• Five years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Inspect cargo damaged in transit to determine cause and document damages.
• Oversee loading and unloading of cargo from ships to document damages.
• Provide written reports to underwriters regarding cargo losses.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

By joining Sedgwick, you'll be part of something truly meaningful. It’s what our 33,000 colleagues do every day for people around the world who are facing the unexpected. We invite you to grow your career with us, experience our caring culture, and enjoy work-life balance. Here, there’s no limit to what you can achieve.

Newsweek Recognizes Sedgwick as America’s Greatest Workplaces National Top Companies

Certified as a Great Place to Work

Fortune Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance

Marine Cargo Surveyor (Remote w/travel)

This role is open to be based remote 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 and determine the nature, cause, and extent of damages; to review documents to determine when the cargo was damaged; and to provide written reports to underwriters and other parties with his/her qualified opinion as to the cause of loss.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES

Oversees loading and unloading of cargo from ships and other forms of transit to document damages as they are loaded and/or unloaded.

Inspects damaged ships to determine cause of the damage and amount of damage resulting from collisions or motor failures.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs other duties as assigned.

Supports the organization's quality program(s).

Travels as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

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

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

Skills & Knowledge

Good oral and written communication skills

PC literate, including Microsoft Office products

Good organizational skills

Ability to work independently and in a team environment

Ability to meet or exceed Performance Competencies

WORK ENVIRONMENT
When applicable and appropriate, consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations.

Mental : Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgment, troubleshooting, problem solving, analysis, and discretion; ability to handle work-related stress; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously; and ability to meet deadlines

Physical :

Must be able to stand and/or walk for long periods of time.

Must be able to kneel, squat or bend.

Must be able to work outdoors in hot and/or cold weather conditions.

Have the ability to: climb, crawl, stoop, kneel, and reaching/working overhead.

Be able to push/pull up to 100 pounds.

Be able to drive up to 4 hours per day.

Must have continual use of manual dexterity

Auditory/Visual : Hearing, vision and talking

NOTE : Credit security clearance, confirmed via a background credit check, is required for this position.

As required by law, Sedgwick provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in jurisdictions requiring pay transparency in job postings. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide range of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and cost of specific location. For the jurisdiction noted in this job posting only, the range of starting pay for this role is $80,000.00 – $110,000.00 USD annual salary. Commission eligible role. A comprehensive benefits package is offered including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, 401k and matching, PTO, disability and life insurance, employee assistance, flexible spending or health savings account, and other additional voluntary benefits.

The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a colleague assigned to this description. They are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions, duties, or local variances. Management retains the discretion to add or to change the duties of the position at any time.

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

If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, consider applying for it anyway! Sedgwick is building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace and recognizes that each person possesses a unique combination of skills, knowledge, and experience. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

About the company

Sedgwick Claims Management Services, Inc., is a leading global provider of technology-enabled risk and benefits solutions. At Sedgwick, caring countsSM; the company takes care of people and organizations by delivering cost-effective claims, productivit...

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