Labourer or Hand for Freight, Stock or Materials

Other Titles

Dock Worker, Laborer, Line Tender, Loader, Material Handler, Merchandise Pickup/Receiving Associate, Receiver, Receiving Associate, Shipping and Receiving Materials Handler, Warehouse Worker

Manually move freight, stock, or other materials or perform other general labour. Includes all manual laborers not elsewhere classified. Labourer or Hand for Freight, Stock or Materials refer to such workers who move various materials from one place to another. In doing so, they may load the materials into vehicles, move them to and from warehouses as well as containers and ships. In this role, they transport cargo and other materials from one place to another as per the directions provided. In doing so, they are responsible for ensuring that the materials remain undamaged during transportation. A part of their job is to use a variety of specialised equipment in loading, unloading or moving the goods. They also ensure timely repair and maintenance of such equipment.

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.

No specific skills required.

Performing General Physical Activities→ Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.

Handling and Moving Objects→ Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.

Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events→ Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.

Controlling Machines and Processes→ Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles.

Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment→ Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft.

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships→ Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.

Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards→ Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates→ Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

Getting Information→ Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

Making Decisions and Solving Problems→ Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings→ Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material→ Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.

Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People→ Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.

Move materials, equipment, or supplies.

Sort materials or objects for processing or transport.

Load shipments, belongings, or materials.

Mark materials or objects for identification.

Receive information or instructions for performing work assignments.

Review work orders or schedules to determine operations or procedures.

Record operational or production data.

Secure cargo.

Position material handling equipment.

Operate cranes, hoists, or other moving or lifting equipment.

Monitor cargo area conditions.

Clean facilities or work areas.

Package materials or products.

Connect cables or electrical lines.

Shovel materials.

Set up material handling gear or equipment, such as rigging, packaging, or temporary structures.

Maintain material moving equipment in good working condition.

Operate packing or other material processing equipment.

Static Strength→ The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.

Multilimb Coordination→ The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the whole body is in motion.

Trunk Strength→ The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without 'giving out' or fatiguing.

Control Precision→ The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.

Manual Dexterity→ The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.

Near Vision→ The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).

Oral Comprehension→ The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

Stamina→ The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getting winded or out of breath.

Deductive Reasoning→ The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.

Dynamic Strength→ The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time.

This involves muscular endurance and resistance to muscle fatigue.

Extent Flexibility→ The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.

Far Vision→ The ability to see details at a distance.

Problem Sensitivity→ The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.

Speech Recognition→ The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.

Written Comprehension→ The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.

No specific knowledge required.

Computer aided design CAD software -- Computer aided design and drafting CADD software; Autodesk Revit; Autodesk AutoCAD; Graebert Ares Version CAD Software; Bentley MicroStation; Dassault Systemes CATIA; Dassault Systemes SOLIDWORKS; PTC Creo Parametric

Database user interface and query software -- Data entry software; Microsoft Dynamics; Oracle

Desktop publishing software -- e.g., Adobe Systems Adobe InDesign; Adobe Systems Adobe FrameMaker; QuarkXPress; Microsoft Publisher; Scribus; Corel Ventura; MadCap Flare; MadCap Software MadCap Flare

Electronic mail software -- e.g.,Microsoft Outlook; IBM Notes; Google Gmail

Enterprise resource planning ERP software -- e.g., Sage; Xero; Sapama; ebizframe; Odoo; Macro 2000; SYSPRO ERP; QuickEasy BOS; TrueERP; Microsoft Dynamics; NetSuite ERP; Oracle Hyperion; SAP

Industrial control software -- Machine control software

Inventory management software -- Inventory tracking software

Office suite software -- e.g., Corel WordPerfect Office; Microsoft Office; Google Workspace; Apache OpenOffice.org

Operating system software -- Handheld computer device software; Mobile operating system

Spreadsheet software -- e.g., Corel Quattro Pro; Microsoft Excel; Google Sheets

Word processing software -- e.g., Corel Wordperfect; Microsoft Word; Google Docs

Dollies

Forklifts→ Lift trucks

Hammers→ Claw hanmers

Hand trucks or accessories→ Handtrucks

Hoists→ Power hoists

Jacks

Lifting hooks

Pallet trucks→ Pallet jacks; Pallet transport trucks

Personal computers

Planes

Power saws

Saws→ Hand saws

Scaffolding

Screwdrivers

Skid steer loaders

Slings

Track cranes→ Overhead cranes

Water hoses

Winches

Wrapping machinery→ Banding machines

Realistic→ Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others.

Dependability→ Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.

Stress Tolerance→ Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.

Achievement/Effort→ Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.

Integrity→ Job requires being honest and ethical.

Attention to Detail→ Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.

Cooperation→ Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.

Adaptability/Flexibility→ Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.

Self Control→ Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.

Initiative→ Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.

Persistence→ Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.

Social Orientation→ Job requires preferring to work with others rather than alone, and being personally connected with others on the job.

Independence→ Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.

Relationships→ Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.

Support→ Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.

Working Conditions→ Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.