LABORER AND FREIGHT, STOCK AND MATERIAL MOVER

Job Definition:

Job Description:

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

Duties and Tasks:

• 1) Rig and dismantle props and equipment such as frames, scaffolding, platforms, or backdrops, using hand tools.
• 2) Shovel material such as gravel, ice, or spilled concrete into containers or bins, or onto conveyors.
• 3) Stack cargo in locations such as transit sheds or in holds of ships as directed, using pallets or cargo boards.
• 4) Wash out cargo containers and storage areas.
• 5) Adjust controls to raise and lower scenery and stage curtains during performances, following cues.
• 6) Adjust or replace equipment parts such as rollers, belts, plugs, and caps, using hand tools.
• 7) Build braces and otherwise lash and shore cargo in ships’ holds, in order to prevent shifting during voyages.
• 8) Bundle and band material such as fodder and tobacco leaves, using banding machines.
• 9) Connect hoses and operate equipment to move liquid materials into and out of storage tanks on vessels.
• 10) Erect tents and canopies to protect crews and equipment from weather.
• 11) Lay tracks for camera dollies and cranes, and carry or push around dollies and cranes as instructed.
• 12) Load and unload ship cargo, using winches and other hoisting devices.
• 13) Adjust controls to guide, position and move equipment such as cranes, booms, and cameras.
• 14) Assemble product containers and crates, using hand tools and precut lumber.
• 15) Attach identifying tags to containers, or mark them with identifying information.
• 16) Attach slings, hooks, and other devices to lift cargo and guide loads.
• 17) Carry needed tools and supplies from storage or trucks, and return them after use.
• 18) Connect electrical equipment to power sources so that it can be tested before use.
• 19) Direct spouts and position receptacles such as bins, carts, and containers so they can be loaded.
• 20) Guide loads being lifted in order to prevent swinging.
• 21) Install protective devices, such as bracing, padding, or strapping, to prevent shifting or damage to items being transported.
• 22) Move freight, stock, and other materials to and from storage and production areas, loading docks, delivery vehicles, ships, and containers, by hand or using trucks, tractors, and other equipment.
• 23) Read work orders or receive oral instructions to determine work assignments and material and equipment needs.
• 24) Record numbers of units handled and moved, using daily production sheets or work tickets.
• 25) Maintain equipment storage areas to ensure that inventory is protected.
• 26) Pack containers and re-pack damaged containers.
• 27) Set up the equipment needed to produce special lighting and sound effects during performances.
• 28) Sort cargo before loading and unloading.
• 29) Carry out general yard duties such as performing shunting on railway lines.
• 30) Check out, rent, or requisition all equipment needed for productions or for set construction.
• 31) Secure and release mooring lines of ships.
• 32) Sew canvas and other materials to make and repair tents, tarps, scrims, and backings, using sewing machines.

Activities:

• 1) Performing General Physical Activities — Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.
• 2) Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
• 3) Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
• 4) Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
• 5) Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft.
• 6) Handling and Moving Objects — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
• 7) Processing Information — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
• 8) Training and Teaching Others — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
• 9) Interacting With Computers — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
• 10) Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
• 11) Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
• 12) Controlling Machines and Processes — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
• 13) Developing and Building Teams — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
• 14) Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
• 15) Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
• 16) Coaching and Developing Others — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
• 17) Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.
• 18) Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
• 19) Communicating with Persons Outside Organization — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
• 20) Provide Consultation and Advice to Others — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.
• 21) Selling or Influencing Others — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.

Abilities:

• 1) Static Strength — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
• 2) 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.
• 3) Near Vision — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
• 4) 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.
• 5) Oral Comprehension — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• 6) Oral Expression — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
• 7) 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.
• 8) Control Precision — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
• 9) Written Comprehension — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.

Knowledge

• English Language — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.