Laborers & Freight, Stock, & Material Movers, Hand

Also Called: Dock Worker, Laborer, Material Handler, Warehouse Worker

High School Diploma/GED

usually needed

Not Available
(Students Only)
Match Percentage

$29,480

Entry Salary

Bright

Job outlook

What Laborers & Freight, Stock, & Material Movers, Hand do

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.
  • Attach identifying tags to containers or mark them with identifying information.
Industry Areas:

Construction • Renewable Resources and Energy • Retail Sales and Services • Transportation

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Work Context

  • Face-to-Face Discussions
  • Work With Work Group or Team
  • Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  • Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  • Time Pressure

Tools

  • Pallet trucks
  • Track cranes
  • Wrapping machinery
  • Hoists
  • Hammers

Technology

Electronic mail software
IBM Notes
Microsoft Outlook
Word processing software
Google Docs
Microsoft Word
Operating system software
Handheld computer device software
Palm OS

The Education & Training You Need

Skills

  • Basic Skills
  • Problem Solving

Knowledge

Arts and Humanities
English language
Math and Science
arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics

Education

  • 70% High school diploma or equivalent
  • 19% Less than high school diploma
  • 5% Some college, no degree

Experience

Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed. For example, a teller would benefit from experience working directly with the public.

What are some related occupations at different educational levels?


Laborers & Freight, Stock, & Material Movers, Hand Currently Selected

Educational Level

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Commercial Divers

Educational Level

Post-secondary, non-degree

Captains, Mates, & Pilots of Water Vessels

Educational Level

Associate's Degree

Airline Pilots, Copilots, & Flight Engineers

Educational Level

Bachelor's Degree

 Job Training Match

Self-Enrichment Teachers

Educational Level

Advanced Degree

What are your training options on the pathway to this occupation?

Advanced Training

There are currently no advanced training opportunities for this career.

ACT & College

  • CET-Rancho Temecula

    Temecula, CA

  • CET-Salinas

    Salinas, CA

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Are You a Good Fit?

Occupation Traits

Work Styles

  • Dependability
  • Stress Tolerance
  • Achievement/Effort
  • Integrity
  • Attention to Detail
  • Cooperation

Values

  • Relationships
  • Support
  • Working Conditions

Abilities

  • Endurance
  • Controlled Movement
  • Physical Strength

This is what Laborers & Freight, Stock, & Material Movers, Hand across the country typically make.

$14.18 / hour
$29,480 /year

Entry Level

$18.10 / hour
$37,660 /year

Median Level

$24.17 / hour
$50,280 /year

Experienced Level

Income information reflects a regional average.
Income information reflects a national average.

This career’s National Job Outlook is

Bright

Please be sure to verify the outlook of this occupation with your instructor.

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