Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand Go Back to List Manually move freight, stock, or other materials or perform other general labor. Includes all manual laborers not elsewhere classified.

Technology used in this occupation:
	Computer aided design CAD software

Tasks
	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.
	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.
	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.

Skills
	Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
	Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
	Operation and Control - Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
	Operation Monitoring - Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
	Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
	Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
	Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
	Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
	Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
	Time Management - Managing one's own time and the time of others.

Knowledge
	English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
	Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
	Transportation - Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits.
	Mechanical - Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
	Public Safety and Security - Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
	Production and Processing - Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
	Computers and Electronics - Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
	Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
	Clerical - Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.
	Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.

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Wage Information
	Region Average Entry Level  Mid-Range  Annual  Hourly  Statewide $39,646.00 $19.06  $15.04  $16.04 - $20.27  Bridgeport/Stamford $41,166.00 $19.79  $15.37  $16.09 - $22.55  Danbury $41,135.00 $19.77  $14.82  $15.58 - $22.31  Hartford $38,429.00 $18.47  $15.21  $16.06 - $19.04  New Haven $39,896.00 $19.18  $14.90  $15.70 - $20.67  New London/Norwich $39,490.00 $18.98  $14.77  $15.48 - $19.69  Waterbury $38,075.00 $18.30  $14.62  $15.34 - $19.71  Torrington $37,368.00 $17.96  $14.22  $14.47 - $19.73

Occupation Outlook ( 2016 - 2026 ) Average Annual Job Openings:   4682   Employment in this occupation is expected to grow much faster than average, and the number of annual openings will offer excellent job opportunities.

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