Freight Material Mover/Laborer Clerk Job Description
Freight Material Mover/Laborer Job Profile and Description
Freight Material Movers and Laborers are often employed in piers, dry docks and warehouse shipping and receiving centers to move import and export freight shipments, inventory stock, or other materials mostly by hand or using forklifts and other heavy equipment vehicles which they are licensed to operate. They are classified under stevedoring occupations
Freight Material Mover/Laborer Duties and Responsibilities
- Observe work shift schedules in the docks or warehousing operations to ensure maximum working productivity.
- Follow prescribed operational and safety rules as may be promulgated by terminals and warehouses.
- Operate lifting vehicles if licensed for the equipment.
- Accomplish daily freight or inventory movement flow reports as required
- Attend shop floor productivity improvement programs and activities
- Attend trainings in the use and operation of any new freight movement equipment.
- Mentor new hires assigned to the freight moving section.
Freight Material Mover/Laborer Skills and Specifications
- Excellent medical and physical health conditions with muscular build.
- Must have adequate comprehension skills to follow operational and safety regulations and instructions.
- Must be licensed to operate freight lifting vehicles and trained to operate them.
Freight Material Mover/Laborer Education and Qualification
- A high school diploma is basic but a post secondary course is an advantage
- 2-3 years of experience in a related industry an advantage
Freight Material Mover/Laborer Salary
The median annual wages for Freight Material Mover/Laborer in 2009 stood at $11.11 per hour or $23,110 annually. The wage range varies from the lowest 10% at $7.89 per hour or $16,400 annually to the highest 10% at $18.24 per hour or $37,940 annually, depending on the location of the pier docks or industry. The middle 50% earned between $8.99 per hour or $18,690 annually and $31.41 per hour or $28,760 annually.