Senior Cargo Condition and Securing Surveyor

Confidential; United States; Remote; USD 41,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Zekai is seeking a Senior Cargo Condition and Securing Surveyor for a 100% remote contract (~10 hours per week). You will provide expert analysis on refrigerated cargo, review logs and reports, and contribute high-quality input to train next-generation AI systems focused on logistics.

No AI background is required; your domain expertise in cargo surveys, securing practices, and international standards will drive accurate findings and signed surveyor reports.

Qualifications

• At least 7 years of experience as a cargo surveyor.
• Experience with reefer and temperature-controlled shipments.
• Ability to review inspection logs and damage reports.
• Strong written and verbal communication; knowledge of international standards.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate refrigerated and temperature-controlled cargo documentation for compliance and issues.
• Analyze finished-vehicle and food transport evidence to determine condition and losses.
• Perform remote assessments of container integrity and securing methods.
• Review hatch-cover inspection reports to assess sealing and safety compliance.
• Write clear surveyor findings and damage attributions with detailed reasoning.
• Deliver structured feedback to support AI model training in cargo logistics.

Skills

Cargo surveying

Remote work experience

Analytical judgment

Technical report writing

Job description

Role Title: Senior Cargo Condition and Securing Surveyor

Role Type: Contractor

Location: Global-Remote

Job Type: Contractor (~10 hours per week)

Schedule: Flexible-you choose the hours and days you work, including weekends if desired

our partner is engaging Senior Cargo Condition and Securing Surveyors to contribute expert analysis and insight to a customer's logistics-focused project. In this role, you'll apply your expertise to help train next-generation AI systems. Your work will shape how models learn, reason, and perform through high-quality, real-world input. No prior experience in AI is required — your domain knowledge is what matters.

Scope of Work

• Evaluate refrigerated and temperature-controlled cargo documentation, such as reefer temperature logs and condition records, to assess compliance and identify potential issues.
• Analyze finished-vehicle and food transport evidence, including damage reports and compliance documents, to determine condition, causation, and potential losses.
• Perform remote assessments of container integrity, cargo securing methods, and lashing arrangements using photographic and written shipment records.
• Review hatch-cover inspection reports and related marine cargo documentation to assess sealing, weatherproofing, and compliance with safety standards.
• Write clear, professional surveyor findings and damage attributions, providing detailed reasoning for each conclusion as would be required in a signed surveyor's report.
• Deliver structured, written feedback to support the training and evaluation of advanced AI models focused on cargo logistics and compliance.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least 7 years of experience as a cargo surveyor specializing in reefer and temperature-controlled shipments, containerized cargo, or cargo securing and lashing practices.
• Demonstrated expertise in reviewing and interpreting photos, inspection logs, damage reports, and compliance documentation for marine or land-based logistics.
• Background in one or more of the following: reefer and perishables surveying, container and securing surveying, marine hatch-cover inspection, finished-vehicle logistics inspection, or food transport auditing.
• Strong analytical judgment and a meticulous approach to documentation review and report writing.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to provide clear, well-reasoned explanations for technical findings.
• Familiarity with international transportation compliance standards and best practices for cargo condition and securing.
• Previous consulting or remote project participation experience is a plus, though not required.

This is a 100% remote contract role, open to applicants worldwide in the countries the employer accepts.