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Occupation

Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand

Manually move freight, stock, luggage, or other materials, or perform other general labor. Includes all manual laborers not elsewhere classified.

$40,240 medianBright outlookHigh school

O*NET 31.0 · 53-7062.00

A typical week, in the words of people in the job

  1. 01Maintain equipment storage areas to ensure that inventory is protected.
  2. 02Read work orders or receive oral instructions to determine work assignments or material or equipment needs.
  3. 03Attach identifying tags to containers or mark them with identifying information.
  4. 04Record numbers of units handled or moved, using daily production sheets or work tickets.
  5. 05Attach slings, hooks, or other devices to lift cargo and guide loads.
  6. 06Carry needed tools or supplies from storage or trucks and return them after use.
  7. 07Adjust controls to guide, position, or move equipment, such as cranes, booms, or cameras.
  8. 08Install protective devices, such as bracing, padding, or strapping, to prevent shifting or damage to items being transported.
  9. 09Move freight, stock, or other materials to and from storage or production areas, loading docks, delivery vehicles, ships, or containers, by hand or using trucks, tractors, or other equipment.
  10. 10Assemble product containers or crates, using hand tools and precut lumber.
  11. 11Sort cargo before loading and unloading.
  12. 12Connect electrical equipment to power sources so that it can be tested before use.

Task statements ranked by how many workers report them · O*NET 31.0

What the posting will be called

LaborerLoaderMaterial HandlerWarehouse WorkerMerchandise Pick Up AssociateMerchandise Receiving AssociateReceiverReceiving AssociateShipping and Receiving Materials Handler

Titles reported by employers for this occupation. Search job boards with these, not the O*NET name.

Knowledge the job leans on

Administration and ManagementCustomer and Personal ServicePublic Safety and SecurityTransportationProduction and ProcessingMathematicsEnglish LanguagePersonnel and Human Resources

Skills that carry over from service

CoordinationTime ManagementOperations MonitoringOperation and ControlSocial PerceptivenessJudgment and Decision MakingInstructingManagement of Personnel Resources
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