According to people in this career, the main tasks are...
| Task | Importance |
|---|---|
| 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. | 94% |
| Stack cargo in locations, such as transit sheds or in holds of ships as directed, using pallets or cargo boards. | 89% |
| Sort cargo before loading and unloading. | 89% |
| Attach identifying tags to containers or mark them with identifying information. | 88% |
| Record numbers of units handled or moved, using daily production sheets or work tickets. | 85% |
| Read work orders or receive oral instructions to determine work assignments or material or equipment needs. | 85% |
| Install protective devices, such as bracing, padding, or strapping, to prevent shifting or damage to items being transported. | 79% |
| Direct spouts and position receptacles, such as bins, carts, or containers, so they can be loaded. | 78% |
| Attach slings, hooks, or other devices to lift cargo and guide loads. | 77% |
| Maintain equipment storage areas to ensure that inventory is protected. | 76% |
| Adjust controls to guide, position, or move equipment, such as cranes, booms, or cameras. | 75% |
| Guide loads being lifted to prevent swinging. | 74% |
| Wash out cargo containers or storage areas. | 65% |
| Pack containers and re-pack damaged containers. | 65% |
| Carry needed tools or supplies from storage or trucks and return them after use. | 64% |
| Shovel material, such as gravel, ice, or spilled concrete, into containers or bins or onto conveyors. | 64% |
| Connect electrical equipment to power sources so that it can be tested before use. | 64% |
| Carry out general yard duties, such as performing shunting on railway lines. | 60% |
| Rig or dismantle props or equipment, such as frames, scaffolding, platforms, or backdrops, using hand tools. | 60% |
| Adjust or replace equipment parts, such as rollers, belts, plugs, or caps, using hand tools. | 55% |
| Bundle and band material such as fodder or tobacco leaves, using banding machines. | 54% |
