Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand
Manually move freight, stock, luggage, or other materials, or perform other general labor. Includes all manual laborers not elsewhere classified.
- Tasks
- 13 tasks3 core, 10 supplemental
- Family
- Transportation & Material MovingOne of its 57 occupations
- Code
- 53-7062.00SOC 2018: 53-7062
What the work is made of
3 core tasks and 10 supplemental, each quoted as published, with the survey it came from.
Core: central to the jobSupplemental: done by some, not all
- Task 1. Maintain equipment storage areas to ensure that inventory is protected.Core taskTask 10789Rated by 77 people who do the job, August 2024
- Task 2. Read work orders or receive oral instructions to determine work assignments or material or equipment needs.Core taskTask 10779Rated by 77 people who do the job, August 2024
- Task 3. 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.Core taskTask 10781Rated by 76 people who do the job, August 2024
- Task 4. Install protective devices, such as bracing, padding, or strapping, to prevent shifting or damage to items being transported.Supplemental taskTask 10788Rated by 77 people who do the job, August 2024
- Task 5. Sort cargo before loading and unloading.Supplemental taskTask 10782Rated by 76 people who do the job, August 2024
- Task 6. Attach identifying tags to containers or mark them with identifying information.Supplemental taskTask 10778Rated by 77 people who do the job, August 2024
- Task 7. Record numbers of units handled or moved, using daily production sheets or work tickets.Supplemental taskTask 10780Rated by 77 people who do the job, August 2024
- Task 8. Attach slings, hooks, or other devices to lift cargo and guide loads.Supplemental taskTask 10790Rated by 77 people who do the job, August 2024
- Task 9. Carry needed tools or supplies from storage or trucks and return them after use.Supplemental taskTask 10787Rated by 77 people who do the job, August 2024
- Task 10. Pack containers and re-pack damaged containers.Supplemental taskTask 10786Rated by 75 people who do the job, August 2024
- Task 11. Assemble product containers or crates, using hand tools and precut lumber.Supplemental taskTask 10783Rated by 76 people who do the job, August 2024
- Task 12. Adjust controls to guide, position, or move equipment, such as cranes, booms, or cameras.Supplemental taskTask 10792Rated by 77 people who do the job, August 2024
- Task 13. Connect electrical equipment to power sources so that it can be tested before use.Supplemental taskTask 10796Rated by 76 people who do the job, August 2024
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- ClassificationStandard Occupational Classification 2018, 53-7062
- LicenseCC BY 4.0Free to copy and reuse, with credit
- Changed by usNothing.
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