Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand
Recruiter.com helps professionals in freight/stock/material mover laborer careers find better opportunities across all specialties and locations. Sign up in our career community today!
Also known as:
Cargo Handler, Cart Pusher, Freight Handler, Grave Digger, Manufacturing Laborer, Material Handler, Package Handler, Shipping and Receiving Material Handler, Stock Mover, Van Loader
Leadership |
HIGH
|
Critical decision making |
HIGH
|
Level of responsibilities |
HIGH
|
Job challenge and pressure to meet deadlines |
HIGH
|
Dealing and handling conflict |
LOW
|
Competition for this position |
LOW
|
Communication with others |
LOW
|
Work closely with team members, clients etc. |
HIGH
|
Comfort of the work setting |
HIGH
|
Exposure to extreme environmental conditions |
LOW
|
Exposure to job hazards |
LOW
|
Physical demands |
LOW
|
Read work orders or receive oral instructions to determine work assignments or material or equipment needs.
Sort cargo before loading and unloading.
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.
Attach identifying tags to containers or mark them with identifying information.
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. |
---|
English Language | Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar. |
---|---|
Mathematics | Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications. |
Transportation | Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits. |
Mechanical | Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance. |
---|
Production and Processing | Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods. |
---|
Public Safety and Security | Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions. |
---|
Computers and Electronics | Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming. |
---|
Customer and Personal Service | Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction. |
---|
Critical Thinking | Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. |
---|---|
Coordination | Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions. |
Operation and Control | Controlling operations of equipment or systems. |
Speaking | Talking to others to convey information effectively. |
---|
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. |
---|
Reading Comprehension | Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents. |
---|
Operation Monitoring | Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly. |
---|
Monitoring | Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action. |
---|