Laborers & Freight, Stock, & Material Movers, Hand
Dock Worker, Laborer, Material Handler, Warehouse Worker
Air Transportation; Air Transportation Superintendent; Aircraft Loadmaster Apprentice, C-17; Aircraft Loadmaster Apprentice, MC-130H; Aircraft Loadmaster Craftsman, C-130J; Aircraft Loadmaster Craftsman, HC-130J; Aircraft Loadmaster Helper; Aircraft Loadmaster Journeyman, C-5; Aircraft Loadmaster Journeyman, MC-130J; Traffic Management Operations Apprentice
Ammunition Specialist; Automated Logistical Specialist; Cargo Specialist; Property Accounting Technician; Supply Systems Technician; Transportation Management Coordinator; Unit Supply Specialist; Watercraft Operator
Boatswain's Mate; Marine Safety Specialist Deck; Storekeeper
Aviation Supply Specialist; Inventory Management Specialist; Landing Support Specialist; Logistics/Embarkation Specialist; Logistics/Mobility Chief; Marine Corps Community Services Marine; Supply Chain and Materiel Management Specialist
Boatswain's Mate; C-130 Second Loadmaster; Landing Craft Air Cushion Loadmaster; Loadmaster
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What they do:
Manually move freight, stock, luggage, 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.
Knowledge
Arts and Humanities
- English language
Math and Science
- arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics
Skills
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
Abilities
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
Personality
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
Technology
You might use software like this on the job:
Electronic mail software
- IBM Notes
- Microsoft Outlook
Word processing software
- Google Docs
- Microsoft Word
Data base user interface and query software
- Data entry software
- Oracle Database
Education
Education: (rated 2 of 5)
high school diploma/GED or
no high school diploma/GED
usually needed
no high school diploma/GED
usually needed
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Job Outlook
Bright
New job opportunities are very likely in the future.
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