Job Summary:

The Hand Laborer/Freight, Stock, and Material Mover will perform general stocking labor including moving freight, stock, and other materials.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Determines work assignments and material or equipment needs based on written work orders or oral instructions.
• Transports freight, stock, and other materials by hand or by the use of trucks to and from various locations.
• Sorts cargo before loading or unloading.
• Loads and unloads cargo using appropriate tools.
• Uses precut lumber and hand tools to assemble product containers and crates.
• Uses bracing, padding, or strapping to prevent shifting or damage to items being transported.
• Packs containers; repacks containers that are damaged.
• Marks containers with identifying information or tags.
• Stacks cargo where directed using pallets or cargo boards.
• Operates equipment and connects hoses needed to transport liquid materials in and out of storage tanks or vessels.
• Transports tools and supplies from storage unit to work area and returns them after use.
• Uses daily production sheets or work tickets to record the number of units moved or managed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to follow directions.
• Ability to handle materials and equipment in a responsible manner.

Education and Experience:

• Experience safely using forklifts, lift trucks, and hand trucks highly preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to perform physical activities that require considerable use of arms and legs and moving the entire body. This will include climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, carrying, and stooping.
• Must be able to lift and move up to 60 pounds.