Description
Manually move freight, stock, luggage, or other materials, or perform other general labor. Includes all manual laborers not elsewhere classified.
- • 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.
- • Assemble product containers or crates, using hand tools and precut lumber.
- • Pack containers and re-pack damaged containers.
- • Carry needed tools or 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, or other devices to lift cargo and guide loads.
- • Adjust controls to guide, position, or move equipment, such as cranes, booms, or cameras.
- • Connect electrical equipment to power sources so that it can be tested before use.
- • 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.
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Last reviewed: Jan 2026
