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Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand

District Of Columbia

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Manually move freight, stock, or other materials or perform other general labor. Includes all manual laborers not elsewhere classified.

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Currently Employed: 2,439

Yearly Projected Openings: 110

Typical Hourly Wage: $11.41 - $18.88

Typical Annual Salary: $23,700 - $39,300

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Typical education needed for entry: Less than high school

Typical work experience needed for a job in this occupation: None

Typical on-the-job training once you have a job in this occupation: Short-term on-the-job training

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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.
Assemble product containers or crates, using hand tools and precut lumber.
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.
Load and unload ship cargo, using winches or other hoisting devices.
Sort cargo before loading and unloading.
Connect hoses and operate equipment to move liquid materials into and out of storage tanks on vessels.
Pack containers and re-pack damaged containers.
Carry needed tools or supplies from storage or trucks and return them after use.

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