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
SNAPSHOT
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Manually move freight, stock, or other materials or perform other general labor. Includes all manual laborers not elsewhere classified.
| Leadership |
LOW
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| Critical decision making |
HIGH
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| Level of responsibilities |
HIGH
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| Job challenge and pressure to meet deadlines |
HIGH
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| Dealing and handling conflict |
LOW
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| Competition for this position |
LOW
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| Communication with others |
LOW
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| Work closely with team members, clients etc. |
HIGH
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| Comfort of the work setting |
LOW
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| Exposure to extreme environmental conditions |
HIGH
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| Exposure to job hazards |
LOW
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| Physical demands |
LOW
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DAILY TASKS
| Attach identifying tags to containers or mark them with identifying information. |
| Record numbers of units handled or moved, using daily production sheets or work tickets. |
| 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. |
| Read work orders or receive oral instructions to determine work assignments or material or equipment needs. |
MAIN ACTIVITIES
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| 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. |
| Getting Information |
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources. |
| Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material |
Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects. |
| Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings |
Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems. |
| Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment |
Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft. |
| Handling and Moving Objects |
Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things. |
| Processing Information |
Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data. |
| Training and Teaching Others |
Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others. |
AREAS OF KNOWLEDGE
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| English Language |
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar. |
| 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. |
| Mathematics |
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications. |
| 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. |
| Transportation |
Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits. |
| Education and Training |
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects. |
| Production and Processing |
Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods. |
| Personnel and Human Resources |
Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems. |
KEY ABILITIES
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| 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. |
| Static Strength |
The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects. |
| Oral Expression |
The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand. |
| Near Vision |
The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer). |
| 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. |
| Oral Comprehension |
The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. |
| 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. |
| Written Comprehension |
The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing. |
TOP SKILLS
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| 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. |
| Operation Monitoring |
Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly. |
| Critical Thinking |
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. |
| 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. |
| Coordination |
Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions. |
| Reading Comprehension |
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents. |
| Time Management |
Managing one's own time and the time of others. |
