Laborers & Freight, Stock, & Material Movers, Hand
Also called: Material Handler, Warehouse Worker, Laborer, Loader
What they do:
Manually move freight, stock, or other materials or perform other general labor. Includes all manual laborers not elsewhere classified.
On the job, you would:
- 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.
- Record numbers of units handled or moved, using daily production sheets or work tickets.
Knowledge
Arts and Humanities
- English language
Safety and Government
- public safety and security
Skills
Basic Skills
- listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
- thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem
Problem Solving
- noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
Abilities
Verbal
- communicate by speaking
- listen and understand what people say
Hand and Finger Use
- hold or move items with your hands
- keep your arm or hand steady
Personality
People interested in this work like activities that include
practical, hands-on problems and solutions.
practical, hands-on problems and solutions.
They do well at jobs that need:
- Attention to Detail
- Dependability
- Integrity
- Cooperation
- Self Control
- Stress Tolerance
Technology
You might use software like this on the job:
Spreadsheet software
Data base user interface and query software
- Data entry software
Inventory management software
- Inventory tracking software
Education
![Education: (rated 2 of 5)](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20121002120027im_/http://www.mynextmove.org/image/hi_ed2.png)
high school diploma or
some high school
usually needed
some high school
usually needed
These apprenticeships may have sponsors in your area:
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Job Outlook
![Bright Outlook](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20121002120027im_/http://www.mynextmove.org/image/outlook0.png)
New job opportunities are very likely in the future.
![Salary](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20121002120027im_/http://www.mynextmove.org/image/hi_sal.png)
$23,750
per year, on average
This work is part of the green economy.
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