Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand

Job Description: Manually move freight, stock, or other materials or perform other general labor. Includes all manual laborers not elsewhere classified.

Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand spend a lot of their time Handling and Moving Objects. They are naturally good at Trunk Strength, Static Strength, Extent Flexibility, and Multilimb Coordination. Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand are typically characterized as being Realistic and Conventional. They are usually very knowledgable about English Language, Mathematics, and Customer and Personal Service and are skilled at Reading Comprehension and Coordination.

Work Activities

Handling and Moving Objects
  
Performing General Physical Activities
  
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
  
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
  
Getting Information
  
Controlling Machines and Processes
  
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
  
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
  
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
  
Processing Information
  
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
  
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
  
Performing Administrative Activities
  
Developing and Building Teams
  
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
  
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
  
Coaching and Developing Others
  
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  
Training and Teaching Others
  
Analyzing Data or Information
  
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
  
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
  
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
  
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
  
Selling or Influencing Others
  
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
  
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
  
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
  
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
  
Developing Objectives and Strategies
  
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
  
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
  
Staffing Organizational Units
  
Assisting and Caring for Others
  
Documenting/Recording Information
  
Scheduling Work and Activities
  
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
  
Interacting With Computers
  
Thinking Creatively
  
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
  

Abilities

Trunk Strength
  
Static Strength
  
Extent Flexibility
  
Multilimb Coordination
  
Manual Dexterity
  
Oral Comprehension
  
Near Vision
  
Control Precision
  
Written Comprehension
  
Finger Dexterity
  
Reaction Time
  
Depth Perception
  
Oral Expression
  
Problem Sensitivity
  
Arm-Hand Steadiness
  
Time Sharing
  
Selective Attention
  
Speech Recognition
  
Visualization
  
Stamina
  
Category Flexibility
  
Rate Control
  
Flexibility of Closure
  
Information Ordering
  
Response Orientation
  
Inductive Reasoning
  
Deductive Reasoning
  
Auditory Attention
  
Visual Color Discrimination
  
Far Vision
  
Perceptual Speed
  
Dynamic Strength
  
Speech Clarity
  
Gross Body Coordination
  
Hearing Sensitivity
  
Written Expression
  
Fluency of Ideas
  
Originality
  
Peripheral Vision
  
Wrist-Finger Speed
  
Speed of Limb Movement
  
Number Facility
  
Glare Sensitivity
  
Speed of Closure
  
Night Vision
  
Spatial Orientation
  
Mathematical Reasoning
  
Gross Body Equilibrium
  
Memorization
  
Sound Localization
  

Interests

Realistic
  
Conventional
  
Enterprising
  
Investigative
  
Artistic
  
Social
  

Knowledge

English Language
  
Mathematics
  
Customer and Personal Service
  
Public Safety and Security
  
Education and Training
  
Transportation
  
Production and Processing
  
Administration and Management
  
Clerical
  
Mechanical
  
Computers and Electronics
  
Communications and Media
  
Psychology
  
Personnel and Human Resources
  
Geography
  
Economics and Accounting
  
Sales and Marketing
  
Foreign Language
  
Law and Government
  
Sociology and Anthropology
  
Telecommunications
  
Engineering and Technology
  
Therapy and Counseling
  
Design
  
Building and Construction
  
History and Archeology
  
Philosophy and Theology
  
Physics
  

Wages

Alaska
$31,200  
 
District of Columbia
$29,690  
 
Hawaii
$27,830  
 
Rhode Island
$27,460  
 
Wyoming
$27,440  
 
Pennsylvania
$25,880  
 
Nevada
$25,880  
 
Massachusetts
$25,740  
 
Connecticut
$25,700  
 
Washington
$25,520  
 
Wisconsin
$25,370  
 
Maryland
$25,360  
 
Oregon
$25,350  
 
New Hampshire
$24,950  
 
Minnesota
$24,840  
 
Colorado
$24,800  
 
Montana
$24,640  
 
Iowa
$24,620  
 
Vermont
$24,570  
 
Michigan
$24,450  
 
California
$24,420  
 
Nebraska
$24,340  
 
New York
$24,340  
 
North Dakota
$24,240  
 
Indiana
$24,040  
 
New Jersey
$23,750  
 
Utah
$23,560  
 
Illinois
$23,430  
 
Maine
$23,430  
 
Delaware
$23,390  
 
Kansas
$23,320  
 
Arizona
$23,270  
 
Virginia
$23,090  
 
Tennessee
$23,080  
 
North Carolina
$22,950  
 
Missouri
$22,920  
 
South Carolina
$22,780  
 
Georgia
$22,710  
 
Virgin Islands
$22,630  
 
Ohio
$22,610  
 
Florida
$22,290  
 
Kentucky
$22,150  
 
Idaho
$22,010  
 
South Dakota
$22,000  
 
Louisiana
$22,000  
 
Oklahoma
$21,600  
 
New Mexico
$21,600  
 
Texas
$21,260  
 
West Virginia
$21,260  
 
Mississippi
$20,800  
 
Alabama
$20,770  
 
Arkansas
$20,580  
 
Guam
$19,770  
 
Puerto Rico
$17,850  
 

Skills

Reading Comprehension
  
Coordination
  
Active Listening
  
Operation Monitoring
  
Critical Thinking
  
Judgment and Decision Making
  
Quality Control Analysis
  
Complex Problem Solving
  
Service Orientation
  
Monitoring
  
Active Learning
  
Social Perceptiveness
  
Writing
  
Speaking
  
Time Management
  
Troubleshooting
  
Instructing
  
Learning Strategies
  
Operation and Control
  
Repairing
  
Equipment Maintenance
  
Systems Analysis
  
Negotiation
  
Persuasion
  
Management of Personnel Resources
  
Systems Evaluation
  
Mathematics
  
Equipment Selection
  
Management of Material Resources
  

Work Values

Relationships
  
Support
  
Working Conditions
  
Achievement
  
Recognition
  
Independence
  

Work Styles

Dependability
  
Attention to Detail
  
Integrity
  
Cooperation
  
Self Control
  
Stress Tolerance
  
Adaptability/Flexibility
  
Initiative
  
Social Orientation
  
Achievement/Effort
  
Persistence
  
Concern for Others
  
Analytical Thinking
  
Independence
  
Leadership
  
Innovation
  

Related University Degree Programs

Work Context

Contact With Others
  
Time Pressure
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Physical Proximity
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  
Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Consequence of Error
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Telephone
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Level of Competition
  
Duration of Typical Work Week
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Letters and Memos
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Degree of Automation
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Public Speaking
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Electronic Mail
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Work Schedules
  

-40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week
  

-A lot of freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  

-About half the time-

Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  

-Completely automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Constant contact with others-

Contact With Others
  

-Contact with others about half the time-

Contact With Others
  

-Contact with others most of the time-

Contact With Others
  

-Continually or almost continually-

Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  

-Every day-

Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Time Pressure
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Telephone
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Letters and Memos
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Public Speaking
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Electronic Mail
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  

-Extremely competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-Extremely important-

Work With Work Group or Team
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  

-Extremely serious-

Consequence of Error
  

-Fairly important-

Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  

-Fairly serious-

Consequence of Error
  

-High responsibility-

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  

-Highly automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Highly competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-I don't work near other people (beyond 100 ft.)-

Physical Proximity
  

-I work with others but not closely (e.g., private office)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Important-

Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  

-Important results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Irregular (changes with weather conditions, production demands, or contract duration)-

Work Schedules
  

-Less than 40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week
  

-Less than half the time-

Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  

-Limited freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  

-Limited responsibility-

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  

-Minor results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Moderate responsibility-

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  

-Moderate results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Moderately automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Moderately close (at arm's length)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Moderately competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-More than 40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week
  

-More than half the time-

Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  

-Never-

Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Public Speaking
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Electronic Mail
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Letters and Memos
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Telephone
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Time Pressure
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Standing
  

-No contact with others-

Contact With Others
  

-No freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  

-No responsibility-

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  

-No results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Not at all automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Not at all competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-Not important at all-

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  

-Not serious at all-

Consequence of Error
  

-Occasional contact with others-

Contact With Others
  

-Once a month or more but not every week-

Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Letters and Memos
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Electronic Mail
  
Time Pressure
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Public Speaking
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Exposed to High Places
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Telephone
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  

-Once a week or more but not every day-

Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Telephone
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Time Pressure
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Exposed to High Places
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Letters and Memos
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Public Speaking
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Electronic Mail
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  

-Once a year or more but not every month-

Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Telephone
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Electronic Mail
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Letters and Memos
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Public Speaking
  
Time Pressure
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  

-Regular (established routine, set schedule)-

Work Schedules
  

-Seasonal (only during certain times of the year)-

Work Schedules
  

-Serious-

Consequence of Error
  

-Slightly automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Slightly close (e.g., shared office)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Slightly competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-Some freedom-

Freedom to Make Decisions
  
Structured versus Unstructured Work
  

-Very close (near touching)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Very high responsibility-

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  

-Very important-

Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  

-Very important results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Very little freedom-

Freedom to Make Decisions
  
Structured versus Unstructured Work
  

-Very serious-

Consequence of Error
  

Task Ratings

- Importance Core-

Attach identifying tags to containers, or mark them with identifying information.
  
Read work orders or receive oral instructions to determine work assignments and material and equipment needs.
  
Record numbers of units handled and moved, using daily production sheets or work tickets.
  
Move freight, stock, and other materials to and from storage and production areas, loading docks, delivery vehicles, ships, and containers, by hand or using trucks, tractors, and other equipment.
  
Sort cargo before loading and unloading.
  

- Importance Supplemental-

Assemble product containers and crates, using hand tools and precut lumber.
  
Load and unload ship cargo, using winches and other hoisting devices.
  
Connect hoses and operate equipment to move liquid materials into and out of storage tanks on vessels.
  
Pack containers and re-pack damaged containers.
  
Carry needed tools and supplies from storage or trucks, and return them after use.
  
Install protective devices, such as bracing, padding, or strapping, to prevent shifting or damage to items being transported.
  
Maintain equipment storage areas to ensure that inventory is protected.
  
Attach slings, hooks, and other devices to lift cargo and guide loads.
  
Carry out general yard duties such as performing shunting on railway lines.
  
Adjust controls to guide, position and move equipment such as cranes, booms, and cameras.
  
Guide loads being lifted to prevent swinging.
  
Adjust or replace equipment parts, such as rollers, belts, plugs, and caps, using hand tools.
  
Stack cargo in locations such as transit sheds or in holds of ships as directed, using pallets or cargo boards.
  
Connect electrical equipment to power sources so that it can be tested before use.
  
Set up the equipment needed to produce special lighting and sound effects during performances.
  
Bundle and band material such as fodder and tobacco leaves, using banding machines.
  
Rig and dismantle props and equipment, such as frames, scaffolding, platforms, or backdrops, using hand tools.
  
Check out, rent, or requisition all equipment needed for productions or for set construction.
  
Direct spouts and position receptacles, such as bins, carts, and containers so they can be loaded.
  
Lay tracks for camera dollies and cranes and carry or push dollies and cranes as instructed.
  
Adjust controls to raise and lower scenery and stage curtains during performances, following cues.
  
Wash out cargo containers and storage areas.
  
Build braces and otherwise lash and shore cargo in ships' holds to prevent shifting during voyages.
  
Shovel material such as gravel, ice, or spilled concrete into containers or bins, or onto conveyors.
  
Erect tents and canopies to protect crews and equipment from weather.
  
Secure and release mooring lines of ships.
  
Sew canvas and other materials to make and repair tents, tarps, scrims, and backings, using sewing machines.
  

- Relevance of Task Core-

Move freight, stock, and other materials to and from storage and production areas, loading docks, delivery vehicles, ships, and containers, by hand or using trucks, tractors, and other equipment.
  
Read work orders or receive oral instructions to determine work assignments and material and equipment needs.
  
Record numbers of units handled and moved, using daily production sheets or work tickets.
  
Attach identifying tags to containers, or mark them with identifying information.
  
Sort cargo before loading and unloading.
  

- Relevance of Task Supplemental-

Carry needed tools and supplies from storage or trucks, and return them after use.
  
Maintain equipment storage areas to ensure that inventory is protected.
  
Pack containers and re-pack damaged containers.
  
Stack cargo in locations such as transit sheds or in holds of ships as directed, using pallets or cargo boards.
  
Install protective devices, such as bracing, padding, or strapping, to prevent shifting or damage to items being transported.
  
Adjust or replace equipment parts, such as rollers, belts, plugs, and caps, using hand tools.
  
Direct spouts and position receptacles, such as bins, carts, and containers so they can be loaded.
  
Guide loads being lifted to prevent swinging.
  
Connect hoses and operate equipment to move liquid materials into and out of storage tanks on vessels.
  
Rig and dismantle props and equipment, such as frames, scaffolding, platforms, or backdrops, using hand tools.
  
Attach slings, hooks, and other devices to lift cargo and guide loads.
  
Load and unload ship cargo, using winches and other hoisting devices.
  
Shovel material such as gravel, ice, or spilled concrete into containers or bins, or onto conveyors.
  
Adjust controls to guide, position and move equipment such as cranes, booms, and cameras.
  
Carry out general yard duties such as performing shunting on railway lines.
  
Bundle and band material such as fodder and tobacco leaves, using banding machines.
  
Lay tracks for camera dollies and cranes and carry or push dollies and cranes as instructed.
  
Connect electrical equipment to power sources so that it can be tested before use.
  
Assemble product containers and crates, using hand tools and precut lumber.
  
Check out, rent, or requisition all equipment needed for productions or for set construction.
  
Wash out cargo containers and storage areas.
  
Set up the equipment needed to produce special lighting and sound effects during performances.
  
Build braces and otherwise lash and shore cargo in ships' holds to prevent shifting during voyages.
  
Erect tents and canopies to protect crews and equipment from weather.
  
Adjust controls to raise and lower scenery and stage curtains during performances, following cues.
  
Sew canvas and other materials to make and repair tents, tarps, scrims, and backings, using sewing machines.
  
Secure and release mooring lines of ships.
  

-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Read work orders or receive oral instructions to determine work assignments and material and equipment needs.
  
Sort cargo before loading and unloading.
  
Move freight, stock, and other materials to and from storage and production areas, loading docks, delivery vehicles, ships, and containers, by hand or using trucks, tractors, and other equipment.
  
Record numbers of units handled and moved, using daily production sheets or work tickets.
  
Attach identifying tags to containers, or mark them with identifying information.
  

-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Assemble product containers and crates, using hand tools and precut lumber.
  
Pack containers and re-pack damaged containers.
  
Maintain equipment storage areas to ensure that inventory is protected.
  
Load and unload ship cargo, using winches and other hoisting devices.
  
Carry needed tools and supplies from storage or trucks, and return them after use.
  
Direct spouts and position receptacles, such as bins, carts, and containers so they can be loaded.
  
Attach slings, hooks, and other devices to lift cargo and guide loads.
  
Guide loads being lifted to prevent swinging.
  
Connect hoses and operate equipment to move liquid materials into and out of storage tanks on vessels.
  
Install protective devices, such as bracing, padding, or strapping, to prevent shifting or damage to items being transported.
  
Connect electrical equipment to power sources so that it can be tested before use.
  
Stack cargo in locations such as transit sheds or in holds of ships as directed, using pallets or cargo boards.
  
Set up the equipment needed to produce special lighting and sound effects during performances.
  
Rig and dismantle props and equipment, such as frames, scaffolding, platforms, or backdrops, using hand tools.
  
Adjust or replace equipment parts, such as rollers, belts, plugs, and caps, using hand tools.
  
Lay tracks for camera dollies and cranes and carry or push dollies and cranes as instructed.
  
Check out, rent, or requisition all equipment needed for productions or for set construction.
  
Build braces and otherwise lash and shore cargo in ships' holds to prevent shifting during voyages.
  
Sew canvas and other materials to make and repair tents, tarps, scrims, and backings, using sewing machines.
  
Adjust controls to guide, position and move equipment such as cranes, booms, and cameras.
  
Bundle and band material such as fodder and tobacco leaves, using banding machines.
  
Adjust controls to raise and lower scenery and stage curtains during performances, following cues.
  
Erect tents and canopies to protect crews and equipment from weather.
  
Secure and release mooring lines of ships.
  
Carry out general yard duties such as performing shunting on railway lines.
  
Wash out cargo containers and storage areas.
  
Shovel material such as gravel, ice, or spilled concrete into containers or bins, or onto conveyors.
  

-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Move freight, stock, and other materials to and from storage and production areas, loading docks, delivery vehicles, ships, and containers, by hand or using trucks, tractors, and other equipment.
  
Sort cargo before loading and unloading.
  
Record numbers of units handled and moved, using daily production sheets or work tickets.
  
Read work orders or receive oral instructions to determine work assignments and material and equipment needs.
  
Attach identifying tags to containers, or mark them with identifying information.
  

-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Install protective devices, such as bracing, padding, or strapping, to prevent shifting or damage to items being transported.
  
Carry out general yard duties such as performing shunting on railway lines.
  
Stack cargo in locations such as transit sheds or in holds of ships as directed, using pallets or cargo boards.
  
Bundle and band material such as fodder and tobacco leaves, using banding machines.
  
Load and unload ship cargo, using winches and other hoisting devices.
  
Lay tracks for camera dollies and cranes and carry or push dollies and cranes as instructed.
  
Attach slings, hooks, and other devices to lift cargo and guide loads.
  
Guide loads being lifted to prevent swinging.
  
Maintain equipment storage areas to ensure that inventory is protected.
  
Direct spouts and position receptacles, such as bins, carts, and containers so they can be loaded.
  
Connect hoses and operate equipment to move liquid materials into and out of storage tanks on vessels.
  
Adjust controls to guide, position and move equipment such as cranes, booms, and cameras.
  
Assemble product containers and crates, using hand tools and precut lumber.
  
Carry needed tools and supplies from storage or trucks, and return them after use.
  
Adjust controls to raise and lower scenery and stage curtains during performances, following cues.
  
Build braces and otherwise lash and shore cargo in ships' holds to prevent shifting during voyages.
  
Wash out cargo containers and storage areas.
  
Pack containers and re-pack damaged containers.
  
Connect electrical equipment to power sources so that it can be tested before use.
  
Shovel material such as gravel, ice, or spilled concrete into containers or bins, or onto conveyors.
  
Check out, rent, or requisition all equipment needed for productions or for set construction.
  
Rig and dismantle props and equipment, such as frames, scaffolding, platforms, or backdrops, using hand tools.
  
Adjust or replace equipment parts, such as rollers, belts, plugs, and caps, using hand tools.
  
Erect tents and canopies to protect crews and equipment from weather.
  
Secure and release mooring lines of ships.
  
Set up the equipment needed to produce special lighting and sound effects during performances.
  
Sew canvas and other materials to make and repair tents, tarps, scrims, and backings, using sewing machines.
  

-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Read work orders or receive oral instructions to determine work assignments and material and equipment needs.
  
Attach identifying tags to containers, or mark them with identifying information.
  
Record numbers of units handled and moved, using daily production sheets or work tickets.
  
Sort cargo before loading and unloading.
  
Move freight, stock, and other materials to and from storage and production areas, loading docks, delivery vehicles, ships, and containers, by hand or using trucks, tractors, and other equipment.
  

-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Carry needed tools and supplies from storage or trucks, and return them after use.
  
Wash out cargo containers and storage areas.
  
Rig and dismantle props and equipment, such as frames, scaffolding, platforms, or backdrops, using hand tools.
  
Install protective devices, such as bracing, padding, or strapping, to prevent shifting or damage to items being transported.
  
Pack containers and re-pack damaged containers.
  
Stack cargo in locations such as transit sheds or in holds of ships as directed, using pallets or cargo boards.
  
Carry out general yard duties such as performing shunting on railway lines.
  
Shovel material such as gravel, ice, or spilled concrete into containers or bins, or onto conveyors.
  
Adjust or replace equipment parts, such as rollers, belts, plugs, and caps, using hand tools.
  
Bundle and band material such as fodder and tobacco leaves, using banding machines.
  
Connect hoses and operate equipment to move liquid materials into and out of storage tanks on vessels.
  
Maintain equipment storage areas to ensure that inventory is protected.
  
Attach slings, hooks, and other devices to lift cargo and guide loads.
  
Build braces and otherwise lash and shore cargo in ships' holds to prevent shifting during voyages.
  
Lay tracks for camera dollies and cranes and carry or push dollies and cranes as instructed.
  
Check out, rent, or requisition all equipment needed for productions or for set construction.
  
Secure and release mooring lines of ships.
  
Sew canvas and other materials to make and repair tents, tarps, scrims, and backings, using sewing machines.
  
Set up the equipment needed to produce special lighting and sound effects during performances.
  
Guide loads being lifted to prevent swinging.
  
Connect electrical equipment to power sources so that it can be tested before use.
  
Adjust controls to guide, position and move equipment such as cranes, booms, and cameras.
  
Direct spouts and position receptacles, such as bins, carts, and containers so they can be loaded.
  
Assemble product containers and crates, using hand tools and precut lumber.
  
Adjust controls to raise and lower scenery and stage curtains during performances, following cues.
  
Erect tents and canopies to protect crews and equipment from weather.
  

-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Record numbers of units handled and moved, using daily production sheets or work tickets.
  
Attach identifying tags to containers, or mark them with identifying information.
  
Sort cargo before loading and unloading.
  
Move freight, stock, and other materials to and from storage and production areas, loading docks, delivery vehicles, ships, and containers, by hand or using trucks, tractors, and other equipment.
  
Read work orders or receive oral instructions to determine work assignments and material and equipment needs.
  

-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Carry needed tools and supplies from storage or trucks, and return them after use.
  
Erect tents and canopies to protect crews and equipment from weather.
  
Direct spouts and position receptacles, such as bins, carts, and containers so they can be loaded.
  
Maintain equipment storage areas to ensure that inventory is protected.
  
Build braces and otherwise lash and shore cargo in ships' holds to prevent shifting during voyages.
  
Pack containers and re-pack damaged containers.
  
Carry out general yard duties such as performing shunting on railway lines.
  
Assemble product containers and crates, using hand tools and precut lumber.
  
Stack cargo in locations such as transit sheds or in holds of ships as directed, using pallets or cargo boards.
  
Wash out cargo containers and storage areas.
  
Adjust controls to raise and lower scenery and stage curtains during performances, following cues.
  
Connect electrical equipment to power sources so that it can be tested before use.
  
Rig and dismantle props and equipment, such as frames, scaffolding, platforms, or backdrops, using hand tools.
  
Bundle and band material such as fodder and tobacco leaves, using banding machines.
  
Install protective devices, such as bracing, padding, or strapping, to prevent shifting or damage to items being transported.
  
Shovel material such as gravel, ice, or spilled concrete into containers or bins, or onto conveyors.
  
Adjust controls to guide, position and move equipment such as cranes, booms, and cameras.
  
Guide loads being lifted to prevent swinging.
  
Adjust or replace equipment parts, such as rollers, belts, plugs, and caps, using hand tools.
  
Secure and release mooring lines of ships.
  
Sew canvas and other materials to make and repair tents, tarps, scrims, and backings, using sewing machines.
  
Connect hoses and operate equipment to move liquid materials into and out of storage tanks on vessels.
  
Set up the equipment needed to produce special lighting and sound effects during performances.
  
Check out, rent, or requisition all equipment needed for productions or for set construction.
  
Load and unload ship cargo, using winches and other hoisting devices.
  
Attach slings, hooks, and other devices to lift cargo and guide loads.
  
Lay tracks for camera dollies and cranes and carry or push dollies and cranes as instructed.
  

-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Move freight, stock, and other materials to and from storage and production areas, loading docks, delivery vehicles, ships, and containers, by hand or using trucks, tractors, and other equipment.
  
Attach identifying tags to containers, or mark them with identifying information.
  
Read work orders or receive oral instructions to determine work assignments and material and equipment needs.
  
Record numbers of units handled and moved, using daily production sheets or work tickets.
  

-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Shovel material such as gravel, ice, or spilled concrete into containers or bins, or onto conveyors.
  
Pack containers and re-pack damaged containers.
  
Carry needed tools and supplies from storage or trucks, and return them after use.
  
Assemble product containers and crates, using hand tools and precut lumber.
  
Load and unload ship cargo, using winches and other hoisting devices.
  

-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Attach identifying tags to containers, or mark them with identifying information.
  
Read work orders or receive oral instructions to determine work assignments and material and equipment needs.
  
Move freight, stock, and other materials to and from storage and production areas, loading docks, delivery vehicles, ships, and containers, by hand or using trucks, tractors, and other equipment.
  
Record numbers of units handled and moved, using daily production sheets or work tickets.
  
Sort cargo before loading and unloading.
  

-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Adjust controls to guide, position and move equipment such as cranes, booms, and cameras.
  
Stack cargo in locations such as transit sheds or in holds of ships as directed, using pallets or cargo boards.
  
Assemble product containers and crates, using hand tools and precut lumber.
  
Guide loads being lifted to prevent swinging.
  
Lay tracks for camera dollies and cranes and carry or push dollies and cranes as instructed.
  
Sew canvas and other materials to make and repair tents, tarps, scrims, and backings, using sewing machines.
  
Bundle and band material such as fodder and tobacco leaves, using banding machines.
  
Connect electrical equipment to power sources so that it can be tested before use.
  
Set up the equipment needed to produce special lighting and sound effects during performances.
  
Direct spouts and position receptacles, such as bins, carts, and containers so they can be loaded.
  
Maintain equipment storage areas to ensure that inventory is protected.
  
Shovel material such as gravel, ice, or spilled concrete into containers or bins, or onto conveyors.
  
Carry needed tools and supplies from storage or trucks, and return them after use.
  
Build braces and otherwise lash and shore cargo in ships' holds to prevent shifting during voyages.
  
Secure and release mooring lines of ships.
  
Pack containers and re-pack damaged containers.
  
Adjust controls to raise and lower scenery and stage curtains during performances, following cues.
  
Carry out general yard duties such as performing shunting on railway lines.
  
Load and unload ship cargo, using winches and other hoisting devices.
  
Install protective devices, such as bracing, padding, or strapping, to prevent shifting or damage to items being transported.
  
Erect tents and canopies to protect crews and equipment from weather.
  
Wash out cargo containers and storage areas.
  
Check out, rent, or requisition all equipment needed for productions or for set construction.
  
Connect hoses and operate equipment to move liquid materials into and out of storage tanks on vessels.
  
Attach slings, hooks, and other devices to lift cargo and guide loads.
  
Rig and dismantle props and equipment, such as frames, scaffolding, platforms, or backdrops, using hand tools.
  
Adjust or replace equipment parts, such as rollers, belts, plugs, and caps, using hand tools.
  

-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Attach identifying tags to containers, or mark them with identifying information.
  
Record numbers of units handled and moved, using daily production sheets or work tickets.
  
Sort cargo before loading and unloading.
  
Move freight, stock, and other materials to and from storage and production areas, loading docks, delivery vehicles, ships, and containers, by hand or using trucks, tractors, and other equipment.
  
Read work orders or receive oral instructions to determine work assignments and material and equipment needs.
  

-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Adjust or replace equipment parts, such as rollers, belts, plugs, and caps, using hand tools.
  
Attach slings, hooks, and other devices to lift cargo and guide loads.
  
Pack containers and re-pack damaged containers.
  
Rig and dismantle props and equipment, such as frames, scaffolding, platforms, or backdrops, using hand tools.
  
Check out, rent, or requisition all equipment needed for productions or for set construction.
  
Sew canvas and other materials to make and repair tents, tarps, scrims, and backings, using sewing machines.
  
Connect electrical equipment to power sources so that it can be tested before use.
  
Carry out general yard duties such as performing shunting on railway lines.
  
Shovel material such as gravel, ice, or spilled concrete into containers or bins, or onto conveyors.
  
Connect hoses and operate equipment to move liquid materials into and out of storage tanks on vessels.
  
Load and unload ship cargo, using winches and other hoisting devices.
  
Guide loads being lifted to prevent swinging.
  
Secure and release mooring lines of ships.
  
Carry needed tools and supplies from storage or trucks, and return them after use.
  
Adjust controls to raise and lower scenery and stage curtains during performances, following cues.
  
Erect tents and canopies to protect crews and equipment from weather.
  
Direct spouts and position receptacles, such as bins, carts, and containers so they can be loaded.
  
Build braces and otherwise lash and shore cargo in ships' holds to prevent shifting during voyages.
  
Set up the equipment needed to produce special lighting and sound effects during performances.
  
Assemble product containers and crates, using hand tools and precut lumber.
  
Adjust controls to guide, position and move equipment such as cranes, booms, and cameras.
  
Lay tracks for camera dollies and cranes and carry or push dollies and cranes as instructed.
  
Bundle and band material such as fodder and tobacco leaves, using banding machines.
  
Maintain equipment storage areas to ensure that inventory is protected.
  
Wash out cargo containers and storage areas.
  
Install protective devices, such as bracing, padding, or strapping, to prevent shifting or damage to items being transported.
  
Stack cargo in locations such as transit sheds or in holds of ships as directed, using pallets or cargo boards.
  

Education Training Experience

-On-Site or In-Plant Training-

None
  
Up to and including 1 month
  
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
  
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
  
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
  
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
  

-On-the-Job Training-

None or short demonstration
  
Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month
  
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
  
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
  
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
  
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
  

-Related Work Experience-

None
  
Up to and including 1 month
  
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
  
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
  
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
  
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
  
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
  
Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years
  
Over 10 years
  

-Required Level of Education-

Less than a High School Diploma
  
High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)
  
Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in Personnel Services, Engineering-related Technologies, Vocational Home Economics, Construction Trades, Mechanics and Repairers, Precision Production Trades)
  
Some College Courses
  
Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree)
  
Doctoral Degree