According to people in this career, the main tasks are...
| Task | Importance |
|---|---|
| Determine load weights and check them against lifting capacities to prevent overload. | 93% |
| Move levers, depress foot pedals, or turn dials to operate cranes, cherry pickers, electromagnets, or other moving equipment for lifting, moving, or placing loads. | 91% |
| Inspect and adjust crane mechanisms or lifting accessories to prevent malfunctions or damage. | 90% |
| Inspect cables or grappling devices for wear and install or replace cables, as needed. | 90% |
| Direct helpers engaged in placing blocking or outrigging under cranes. | 87% |
| Clean, lubricate, and maintain mechanisms such as cables, pulleys, or grappling devices, making repairs, as necessary. | 85% |
| Load or unload bundles from trucks, or move containers to storage bins, using moving equipment. | 79% |
| Inspect bundle packaging for conformance to regulations or customer requirements, and remove and batch packaging tickets. | 78% |
| Review daily work or delivery schedules to determine orders, sequences of deliveries, or special loading instructions. | 74% |
| Direct truck drivers backing vehicles into loading bays and cover, uncover, or secure loads for delivery. | 72% |
| Weigh bundles, using floor scales, and record weights for company records. | 66% |
