Laborers and Freight, Stock and Material Movers, Hand

Possible Duties

• Move 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.
• Sort cargo before loading and unloading.
• Attach identifying tags to containers or mark them with identifying information.
• Read work orders or receive oral instructions to determine work assignments or material or equipment needs.
• Stack cargo in locations such as transit sheds or in holds of ships as directed, using pallets or cargo boards.
• Record numbers of units handled or moved, using daily production sheets or work tickets.
• Install protective devices, such as bracing, padding, or strapping, to prevent shifting or damage to items being transported.
• Direct spouts and position receptacles, such as bins, carts, or containers so they can be loaded.
• Attach slings, hooks, or other devices to lift cargo and guide loads.
• Maintain equipment storage areas to ensure that inventory is protected.
• Adjust controls to guide, position, or move equipment, such as cranes, booms, or cameras.
• Guide loads being lifted to prevent swinging.
• Wash out cargo containers or storage areas.
• Pack containers and re-pack damaged containers.
• Carry needed tools or supplies from storage or trucks and return them after use.
• Shovel material, such as gravel, ice, or spilled concrete, into containers or bins or onto conveyors.
• Connect electrical equipment to power sources so that it can be tested before use.
• Carry out general yard duties, such as performing shunting on railway lines.
• Rig or dismantle props or equipment, such as frames, scaffolding, platforms, or backdrops, using hand tools.

Skills and education

On-site training

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