Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand
Manually move freight, stock, or other materials or perform other general labor. Includes all manual laborers not elsewhere classified.
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Median Annual Wage: $24,430
Education: High school diploma or equivalent (70%); Less than high school diploma (19%); Some college, no degree (5%)
Projected Growth: Average (8% to 14%)
Related Job Titles: Laborer; Receiver; Material Handler; Warehouse Worker; Loader; Receiving Associate; Shipping and Receiving Materials Handler; Line Tender; Dock Worker; Merchandise Pickup/Receiving Associate
Source: O*NET OnLine information for Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand.
- 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.
Source: O*NET OnLine information for Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand.
- Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
- Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
- Operation Monitoring - Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
- Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
- Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
- Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
- Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Source: O*NET OnLine information for Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand.
