Marine Surveyor, Cargo (Chicago, IL)

Sedgwick; Illinois; Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Marine Surveyor to join their Chicago team. This role offers the chance to tackle complex challenges while working in a supportive environment that values flexibility and personal growth. As a Marine Surveyor, you'll inspect cargo and ships, ensuring quality and safety standards are met. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this company fosters a culture where your contributions make a real impact. If you're passionate about making a difference and eager to grow your career, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k with matching

Paid time off

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health savings account

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a marine surveyor inspecting cargo.
• Ability to provide written reports on the cause of loss.
• Experience in overseeing loading and unloading of cargo.

Responsibilities

• Oversees loading and unloading of cargo to document damages.
• Inspects damaged ships to determine cause and extent of damage.
• Performs other duties as assigned and supports quality programs.

Skills

Good oral and written communication skills

PC literacy including Microsoft Office

Good customer service skills

Good organizational skills

Ability to work independently and in a team

Ability to meet or exceed Performance Competencies

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university

Job description

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Taking care of people is at the heart of everything we do, and we start by taking care of you, our valued colleague. A career at Sedgwick means experiencing our culture of caring. It means having flexibility and time for all the things that are important to you. It’s an opportunity to do something meaningful, each and every day. It’s having support for your mental, physical, financial and professional needs. It means sharpening your skills and growing your career. And it means working in an environment that celebrates diversity and is fair and inclusive.

A career at Sedgwick is where passion meets purpose to make a positive impact on the world through the people and organizations we serve. If you are someone who is driven to make a difference, who enjoys a challenge and above all, if you’re someone who cares, there’s a place for you here. Join us and contribute to Sedgwick being a great place to work.

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Marine Surveyor, Cargo (Chicago, IL)

As a Marine Cargo Surveyor at Sedgwick, you’ll have the opportunity to take on new challenges and help solve complex problems.

• Enjoy flexibility and autonomy in your daily work and your career path.
• Must reside in or near Chicago, IL. This is a home office / remote based position with travel in and around Chicago and surrounding areas.
• Be a part of a rapidly growing, industry-leading global company known for its excellence and customer service.
• Leverage Sedgwick’s broad, global network of experts to both learn from and to share your insights.
  
  

ARE YOU AN IDEAL CANDIDATE? If you have 5+ years of experience as a marine surveyor, inspecting cargo damaged in transit and determining the nature, cause, timing, and extent of the damages, and providing written reports to underwriters and other parties with your opinion on the cause of loss, we are looking for someone with your level of expertise!

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 customer service skills
• 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

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 to $100,000.00 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.

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Insurance

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