Skills
- Coordination Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
SOUTH AFRICA · SALARY IN RANDS
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand
What the work involves, the skills employers want, and how to get started in South Africa.
- Laborer
- Loader
- Material Handler
- Merchandise Pick Up Associate
- Merchandise Receiving Associate
- Receiver
- Receiving Associate
- Shipping and Receiving Materials Handler
What is a laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand?
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand are vital workers in various industries, responsible for moving goods, materials, and other items throughout facilities, warehouses, and construction sites. These workers typically handle the loading, unloading, and sorting of freight, ensuring that it is properly transported to its destination. They may operate hand trucks, pallet jacks, and other equipment to assist in moving items, as well as maintain a clean and organized work environment. Their work often requires physical endurance, as it involves lifting heavy loads, bending, and standing for long periods. Attention to detail is crucial to ensure the correct placement and handling of materials to prevent damage. Additionally, they may also assist in inventory management, checking and recording the quantity and condition of items being moved, thereby supporting the overall logistics and supply chain processes within their organization.
What the work actually is
- Maintain equipment storage areas to ensure that inventory is protected.
- Read work orders or receive oral instructions to determine work assignments or material or equipment needs.
- 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.
- Install protective devices, such as bracing, padding, or strapping, to prevent shifting or damage to items being transported.
- Sort cargo before loading and unloading.
Skills employers expect
Abilities
- Static Strength The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
- Trunk Strength The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without "giving out" or fatiguing.
- Multilimb Coordination The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the whole body is in motion.
- Extent Flexibility The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
- Manual Dexterity The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
Knowledge
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Transportation Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits.
- Production and Processing Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
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How people get into it
Education of new hires
High school diploma or equivalent
or: GED, High School Equivalency Certificate
Less than high school diploma
Some college, no degree
A normal week
- Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
- Getting Information
- Handling and Moving Objects
- Performing General Physical Activities
- Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Tools used on the job
Technology
- Electronic mail software HCL Notes · Microsoft Outlook 365
- Word processing software Google Docs · Microsoft Word 365
- Data base user interface and query software Various options including Zoho Forms, Adobe Sign · Oracle Database Cloud Service
- Inventory management software NetSuite ERP · TradeGecko (now QuickBooks Commerce)
- Spreadsheet software Microsoft Excel 365
Tools
- Pallet trucks Pallet jacks · Pallet transport trucks
- Track cranes Overhead cranes
- Wrapping machinery Banding machines
- Hoists Power hoists
- Hammers Claw hanmers
Who it suits
Realistic
Work involves designing, building, or repairing of equipment, materials, or structures, engaging in physical activity, or working outdoors. Realistic occupations are often associated with engineering, mechanics and electronics, construction, woodworking, transportation, machine operation, agriculture, animal services, physical or manual labor, athletics, or protective services.
Conventional
Work involves following procedures and regulations to organize information or data, typically in a business setting. Conventional occupations are often associated with office work, accounting, mathematics/statistics, information technology, finance, or human resources.
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Questions people ask
How much does a laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand earn in South Africa?
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand salaries in South Africa vary by experience, province and employer.
What is a laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand?
Maintain equipment storage areas to ensure that inventory is protected, Read work orders or receive oral instructions to determine work assignments or material or equipment needs and 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.
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