Overview
Manually move freight, stock, luggage, or other materials, or perform other general labor. Includes all manual laborers not elsewhere classified.
Also Known As
Dock Worker, Laborer, Line Tender, Loader, Material Handler, Merchandise Pick Up Associate, Receiver, Receiving Associate, Shipping and Receiving Materials Handler, Warehouse Worker
Activities
- Move materials, equipment, or supplies.
- Sort materials or objects for processing or transport.
- Load shipments, belongings, or materials.
- Mark materials or objects for identification.
- Record operational or production data.
- Review work orders or schedules to determine operations or procedures.
- Receive information or instructions for performing work assignments.
- Secure cargo.
- Position material handling equipment.
- Operate cranes, hoists, or other moving or lifting equipment.
- Monitor cargo area conditions.
- Clean facilities or work areas.
- Package materials or products.
- Connect cables or electrical lines.
- Shovel materials.
- Maintain facilities.
- Set up material handling gear or equipment, such as rigging, packaging, or temporary structures.
- Maintain material moving equipment in good working condition.
- Operate packing or other material processing equipment.
Knowledgebase
Education Requirements
- Education: No Formal
- Experience: None
- Training: Less Than 1 Month - On The Job
Abilities
- Static Strength – Lifting, pushing, pulling, or carrying.
- Trunk Strength – Using your lower back and stomach.
- Multilimb Coordination – Using your arms and/or legs together while sitting, standing, or lying down.
Linked Industries
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- Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing
- Aircraft Engine and Parts Manufacturing
- Aircraft Manufacturing
- Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing
- Basic Chemical Manufacturing
- Beverage Manufacturing
- Business Support Services
- Cement and Concrete Product Manufacturing
- Clothing and Apparel Manufacturing
- Communications Equipment Manufacturing
- Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing
- Construction Machinery Manufacturing
- Electrical Equipment and Appliances Manufacturing
- Electromedical and Control Instruments Manufacturing
- Food Manufacturing
- Furniture Manufacturing
- Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing
- Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing
- Magnetic and Optical Media Manufacturing
- Medical Equipment and Supplies
- Metal Products Manufacturing
- Miscellaneous Chemical Manufacturing
- Miscellaneous Manufacturing
- Miscellaneous Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
- Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
- Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing
- Non-Metallic Mineral Product Manufacturing
- Paint, Coating, and Adhesive Manufacturing
- Paper Product Manufacturing
- Petroleum Product Manufacturing
- Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
- Printing
- Rubber and Plastic Product Manufacturing
- Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing
- Ship and Boat Building
- Synthetic Chemical Manufacturing
- Textile Manufacturing
- Tobacco Production
- Weapons and Ammunition Manufacturing
- Wood Product Manufacturing
Pathway Job Market and Predictions - Connecticut
Future Job Opportunities: BrightTypical Wages
| Local | National | |
|---|---|---|
| 10% | $24,520 | $22,790 |
| 25% | $26,570 | $26,550 |
| Median | $31,220 | $31,120 |
| 75% | $38,950 | $38,620 |
| 90% | $49,020 | $48,650 |
Projected Employment
| Connecticut | United States |
|---|---|
30,090 2018 Employment |
2,821,700 2019 Employment |
32,680 2028 Employment |
3,077,500 2029 Employment |
9% Percent Change |
9% Percent Change |
4,620 Annual Projected Job Openings |
411,300 Annual Projected Job Openings |