Laborers & Freight, Stock, & Material Movers, Hand
Dock Worker, Laborer, Material Handler, Warehouse Worker
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:
- 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.
- Sort cargo before loading and unloading.
- Attach identifying tags to containers or mark them with identifying information.
Arts and Humanities
Math and Science
- arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics
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Basic Skills
- 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
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Endurance
- exercise for a long time without getting out of breath
Controlled Movement
- use your arms and/or legs together while sitting, standing, or lying down
- quickly change the controls of a machine, car, truck or boat
Physical Strength
- lift, push, pull, or carry
- use your lower back and stomach
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People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.
They do well at jobs that need:
- Dependability
- Stress Tolerance
- Achievement/Effort
- Integrity
- Attention to Detail
- Cooperation
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You might use software like this on the job:
Data base user interface and query software
- Data entry software
- Oracle
Operating system software
- Handheld computer device software
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
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high school diploma/GED or
no high school diploma/GED
usually needed
Get started on your career:
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New job opportunities are very likely in the future.
$25,980
per year, on average
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