# 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. - Code: 53-7062.00 (O*NET-SOC; SOC 2018 53-7062) - Family: [Transportation & Material Moving](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations#family-53), one of its 57 occupations - Tasks: 13 tasks (3 core and 10 supplemental) - Page: https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/53-7062.00 - JSON: https://foundation.org.ai/data/tasks/53-7062.00.json ## What the work is made of 1. Maintain equipment storage areas to ensure that inventory is protected. Core task · Task 10789 · Rated by 77 people who do the job, August 2024 2. Read work orders or receive oral instructions to determine work assignments or material or equipment needs. Core task · Task 10779 · Rated by 77 people who do the job, August 2024 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 task · Task 10781 · Rated by 76 people who do the job, August 2024 4. Install protective devices, such as bracing, padding, or strapping, to prevent shifting or damage to items being transported. Supplemental task · Task 10788 · Rated by 77 people who do the job, August 2024 5. Sort cargo before loading and unloading. Supplemental task · Task 10782 · Rated by 76 people who do the job, August 2024 6. Attach identifying tags to containers or mark them with identifying information. Supplemental task · Task 10778 · Rated by 77 people who do the job, August 2024 7. Record numbers of units handled or moved, using daily production sheets or work tickets. Supplemental task · Task 10780 · Rated by 77 people who do the job, August 2024 8. Attach slings, hooks, or other devices to lift cargo and guide loads. Supplemental task · Task 10790 · Rated by 77 people who do the job, August 2024 9. Carry needed tools or supplies from storage or trucks and return them after use. Supplemental task · Task 10787 · Rated by 77 people who do the job, August 2024 10. Pack containers and re-pack damaged containers. Supplemental task · Task 10786 · Rated by 75 people who do the job, August 2024 11. Assemble product containers or crates, using hand tools and precut lumber. Supplemental task · Task 10783 · Rated by 76 people who do the job, August 2024 12. Adjust controls to guide, position, or move equipment, such as cranes, booms, or cameras. Supplemental task · Task 10792 · Rated by 77 people who do the job, August 2024 13. Connect electrical equipment to power sources so that it can be tested before use. 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