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Career: Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand
Job Description
Manually move freight, stock, or other materials or perform other unskilled general labor. Includes all unskilled manual laborers not elsewhere classified.
Job Tasks
Importance %age |
Task Description |
90
|
Move freight, stock, and other materials to and from storage and production areas, loading docks, delivery vehicles, ships, and containers, by hand or using trucks, tractors, and other equipment. |
83
|
Read work orders or receive oral instructions to determine work assignments and material and equipment needs. |
76
|
Record numbers of units handled and moved, using daily production sheets or work tickets. |
72
|
Attach identifying tags to containers, or mark them with identifying information. |
68
|
Sort cargo before loading and unloading. |
67
|
Carry needed tools and supplies from storage or trucks, and return them after use. |
61
|
Maintain equipment storage areas to ensure that inventory is protected. |
55
|
Pack containers and re-pack damaged containers. |
53
|
Stack cargo in locations such as transit sheds or in holds of ships as directed, using pallets or cargo boards. |
50
|
Install protective devices, such as bracing, padding, or strapping, to prevent shifting or damage to items being transported. |
43
|
Adjust or replace equipment parts, such as rollers, belts, plugs, and caps, using hand tools. |
40
|
Direct spouts and position receptacles, such as bins, carts, and containers so they can be loaded. |
38
|
Connect hoses and operate equipment to move liquid materials into and out of storage tanks on vessels. |
38
|
Guide loads being lifted to prevent swinging. |
37
|
Rig and dismantle props and equipment, such as frames, scaffolding, platforms, or backdrops, using hand tools. |
36
|
Attach slings, hooks, and other devices to lift cargo and guide loads. |
34
|
Load and unload ship cargo, using winches and other hoisting devices. |
34
|
Shovel material such as gravel, ice, or spilled concrete into containers or bins, or onto conveyors. |
33
|
Carry out general yard duties such as performing shunting on railway lines. |
33
|
Adjust controls to guide, position and move equipment such as cranes, booms, and cameras. |
32
|
Bundle and band material such as fodder and tobacco leaves, using banding machines. |
32
|
Lay tracks for camera dollies and cranes and carry or push dollies and cranes as instructed. |
31
|
Assemble product containers and crates, using hand tools and precut lumber. |
31
|
Connect electrical equipment to power sources so that it can be tested before use. |
31
|
Check out, rent, or requisition all equipment needed for productions or for set construction. |
29
|
Wash out cargo containers and storage areas. |
27
|
Set up the equipment needed to produce special lighting and sound effects during performances. |
27
|
Build braces and otherwise lash and shore cargo in ships' holds to prevent shifting during voyages. |
27
|
Erect tents and canopies to protect crews and equipment from weather. |
26
|
Adjust controls to raise and lower scenery and stage curtains during performances, following cues. |
25
|
Secure and release mooring lines of ships. |
25
|
Sew canvas and other materials to make and repair tents, tarps, scrims, and backings, using sewing machines. |
Work Activities
Importance %age |
Activity Description |
82
|
Handling and Moving Objects
|
72
|
Performing General Physical Activities
|
68
|
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
|
67
|
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
|
65
|
Getting Information
|
65
|
Controlling Machines and Processes
|
61
|
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
|
56
|
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
|
55
|
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
|
54
|
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
|
54
|
Processing Information
|
53
|
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
|
53
|
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
|
53
|
Developing and Building Teams
|
53
|
Performing Administrative Activities
|
52
|
Coaching and Developing Others
|
52
|
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
|
48
|
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
|
47
|
Training and Teaching Others
|
45
|
Analyzing Data or Information
|
44
|
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
|
44
|
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
|
43
|
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
|
42
|
Selling or Influencing Others
|
42
|
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
|
41
|
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
|
41
|
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
|
40
|
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
|
40
|
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
|
37
|
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
|
37
|
Developing Objectives and Strategies
|
37
|
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
|
37
|
Staffing Organizational Units
|
36
|
Assisting and Caring for Others
|
35
|
Documenting/Recording Information
|
35
|
Scheduling Work and Activities
|
29
|
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
|
28
|
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
|
26
|
Interacting With Computers
|
22
|
Thinking Creatively
|
15
|
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
|