Hand Laborers and Material Movers manually move freight, stock, or other materials. Some of these workers feed or remove material to or from machines, clean vehicles, pick up unwanted household goods, and pack materials for moving.
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- Hand Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers
Manufacturing
What do they typically do
- Stack cargo in locations such as transit sheds or in holds of ships as directed, using pallets or cargo boards
- Move freight, stock, or other materials to and from storage or production areas, loading docks, delivery vehicles, ships, or containers
- Direct spouts and position receptacles like bins, carts, or containers so that they can be loaded
- Read work orders or receive oral instructions to determine work assignments or material or equipment needs
- Install protective devices, such as bracing, padding, or strapping, to prevent shifting or damage to items being transported
- Attach identifying tags to containers or mark them with identifying information
- Record numbers of units handled or moved, using daily production sheets or work tickets
- Sort cargo before loading and unloading
Number of Jobs
Average Annual
Job Growth +0.6%
Job Openings 143
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Industry/Employer
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Apparel Knitting Mills
Apparel/Piece Goods Merchant Wholesalers
Building Material and Supplies Dealers
Commercial Goods Merchant Wholesalers
Converted Paper Product Manufacturing
Electronic Instrument Manufacturing
Fabric Mills
Fiber, Yarn, and Thread Mills
Freight Transportation Arrangement
Furniture and Home Furnishings Retailers
Lawn & Garden Equipment/Supplies Stores
Machinery & Supply Merchant Wholesalers
Other Electrical Equipment & Components
Other Food Manufacturing
Other Furniture Related Product Mfg
Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing
Other Wood Product Manufacturing
Petroleum & Coal Products Manufacturing
Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills
Specialized Design Services
Support Activities for Air Transport
Textile and Fabric Finishing and Fabric
Utility System Construction
Vocational Rehabilitation Services
Warehousing and Storage
Waste Collection
Waste Treatment and Disposal
Education & Training
- Education These occupations usually require a high school diploma.Associated Programs or MajorsLicense
NC Workforce Credentials
Private Training Programs
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