What it pays
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Half of all Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand in the U.S. earn more than $40,240 a year — the middle 80% land between $31,270 and $55,140. About 3.0 million people in the U.S. do this work. Figures are for the U.S. occupation group “Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand”. (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics survey, published 2025.) In India, Plant and machine operators and assemblers earn about ₹17,329 a month on average — around ₹2.1 lakh a year (government PLFS survey via ILOSTAT, occupation-family figure).
$40,240typical pay / year
3.0 millionpeople in this work
$55,140+top 10% earn
₹2.1 lakha year in India (family avg)
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Move4
Manually move freight, stock, or materials
+Move the palletized furniture from bay C4 to staging A and stack by SKU, using the pallet jack and straps,…
Manually move freight, stock, or materials
+Move the palletized furniture from bay C4 to staging A and stack by SKU, using the pallet jack and straps, inspect each pallet for damage, update the load board when complete, and report missing items to Jenna in receiving.
The tools that do the workData entryESCOjob descriptionsO*NET
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Secure objects in trucks and transports
+Secure the office furniture load on Truck 7 for the 14:00 dispatch: place corner protectors, ratchet the…
Secure objects in trucks and transports
+Secure the office furniture load on Truck 7 for the 14:00 dispatch: place corner protectors, ratchet the straps to prevent shift, cross-tension the middle row, tag any fragile items and confirm with Luis by radio before closing the rear doors.
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Sort cargo before loading and unloading
+Sort the incoming pallets at dock B into fragile, heavy, and mixed zones, separate by route code 12A and 12B,…
Sort cargo before loading and unloading
+Sort the incoming pallets at dock B into fragile, heavy, and mixed zones, separate by route code 12A and 12B, label each group, consolidate small cartons onto pallets and notify Cameron if any pallet exceeds 1,200 kilograms.
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Maintain equipment and storage areas
+Inspect forklifts 3 and 5, the pallet jacks, and the racking in aisle D for wear or hazards, log any faults…
Maintain equipment and storage areas
+Inspect forklifts 3 and 5, the pallet jacks, and the racking in aisle D for wear or hazards, log any faults with photos, remove defective straps from service, and schedule repairs with Tony by end of day if safety items are found.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft Wordjob descriptionsO*NET
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Keeping the record2
Keep records of the materials moved
+Record every item moved from receiving to storage during the 07:00 shift in the inventory log: SKU, quantity,…
Keep records of the materials moved
+Record every item moved from receiving to storage during the 07:00 shift in the inventory log: SKU, quantity, pallet ID, time moved, and your initials; highlight discrepancies and send the summary to Maria in inventory at 10:00.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft Exceljob descriptionsO*NET
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Read work orders or instructions for work assignments
+Read today’s shift work orders for zone assignments, note priority picks and special handling instructions,…
Read work orders or instructions for work assignments
+Read today’s shift work orders for zone assignments, note priority picks and special handling instructions, confirm your tasks with the team lead Sarah, and flag any unclear or missing instructions before you start the first run.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft Outlookjob descriptionsO*NET
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The daily work14
Use communication devices
+Check the handheld radio and headset, confirm battery and channel, log my shift start and assigned dock in…
Use communication devices
+Check the handheld radio and headset, confirm battery and channel, log my shift start and assigned dock in the communication log, notify dispatch that I’m ready for the 09:00 loading window and request the pallet jack and two extra straps for heavy items.
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Handle delivery of furniture goods
+Unwrap and inspect the three arriving sofas at dock B, record serial numbers and damage photos, confirm…
Handle delivery of furniture goods
+Unwrap and inspect the three arriving sofas at dock B, record serial numbers and damage photos, confirm delivery appointment with the customer contact for noon, load them onto the tail lift using the assigned pallet jack and two movers, then update the delivery manifest and sign off the shipment as delivered-ready.
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Attach identifying tags to containers or mark them with identifying information.
+Tag each pallet and loose container in Dock B with the item code, destination room, and handling note, attach…
Attach identifying tags to containers or mark them with identifying information.
+Tag each pallet and loose container in Dock B with the item code, destination room, and handling note, attach durable barcode tags to the lead edge, photograph both sides, and update the live inventory so receiving can pick them for Thursday dispatch.
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Pack containers and re-pack damaged containers.
+Repack the three damaged bedroom set cartons on Aisle 4 using new corrugated boxes, replace torn internal…
Pack containers and re-pack damaged containers.
+Repack the three damaged bedroom set cartons on Aisle 4 using new corrugated boxes, replace torn internal padding, reseal with reinforced tape, label them as inspected, and move the finished cartons to Quality Hold for supervisor sign-off.
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Adjust controls to guide, position, or move equipment, such as cranes, booms, or cameras.
+Operate the warehouse boom to reposition the overhead lighting rig, adjust boom controls to move the load…
Adjust controls to guide, position, or move equipment, such as cranes, booms, or cameras.
+Operate the warehouse boom to reposition the overhead lighting rig, adjust boom controls to move the load slowly into alignment with the mounting points, pause for spotter confirmation, and lock the controls before detaching the rig.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft ExcelO*NET
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Connect electrical equipment to power sources so that it can be tested before use.
+Plug the pallet jack charger and the floor scrubber into the marked test outlet in Bay C, power each machine…
Connect electrical equipment to power sources so that it can be tested before use.
+Plug the pallet jack charger and the floor scrubber into the marked test outlet in Bay C, power each machine on, run a five-minute operational check, note battery charge and any faults, and log test results to maintenance before returning equipment to service.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft OutlookO*NET
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Pack or wrap products by hand
+Hand-wrap each lounge chair in foam and stretch wrap on Packing Table 2, secure loose legs and cushions,…
Pack or wrap products by hand
+Hand-wrap each lounge chair in foam and stretch wrap on Packing Table 2, secure loose legs and cushions, label fragile faces, stack no more than two high on the skid, and move wrapped skids to the staging area for Monday pickup.
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Clean vehicles, equipment, and workplaces
+Clean the pick-up truck, forklift cabs, and packing benches after the afternoon shift using the approved…
Clean vehicles, equipment, and workplaces
+Clean the pick-up truck, forklift cabs, and packing benches after the afternoon shift using the approved cleaners, sweep and degrease the loading ramp, remove debris to bin 7, and log completed cleaning in the shift checklist.
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Lift and carry heavy objects
+Move six boxed sofas from Dock B to Truck 12, use the two-person lift technique and the furniture dolly,…
Lift and carry heavy objects
+Move six boxed sofas from Dock B to Truck 12, use the two-person lift technique and the furniture dolly, confirm weight limits before lifting, radio Sam on channel 3 if load exceeds 180 kg, secure loads with straps before transit.
The tools that do the workSAPjob descriptions
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Bend, kneel, or crouch in awkward positions
+Unload the pallet of armchairs from Truck 5 and place each onto low carts so you can bend and kneel without…
Bend, kneel, or crouch in awkward positions
+Unload the pallet of armchairs from Truck 5 and place each onto low carts so you can bend and kneel without twisting, take breaks every 30 minutes, log any strains to James in HR before shift end.
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Follow safety rules and procedures
+Conduct the daily safety walk: check aisle clearances, confirm pallet racking intact, ensure PPE is worn in…
Follow safety rules and procedures
+Conduct the daily safety walk: check aisle clearances, confirm pallet racking intact, ensure PPE is worn in Zone A, stop work and report hazards to Megan immediately, fill the safety checklist and submit by 10:00.
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Assemble or install goods, machinery or belongings in the new location
+Assemble the three office desks from Shipment 88 in Room 204 using the supplied hardware, follow the…
Assemble or install goods, machinery or belongings in the new location
+Assemble the three office desks from Shipment 88 in Room 204 using the supplied hardware, follow the instruction sheets exactly, test drawer alignment, take photos and message Pablo if anything is missing before finishing.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft WordESCO
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Select equipment required for moving activities
+Choose moving equipment for Customer Pickup 47: assign two trolleys, one appliance dolly, and four moving…
Select equipment required for moving activities
+Choose moving equipment for Customer Pickup 47: assign two trolleys, one appliance dolly, and four moving straps based on the order weights, log equipment pick in the inventory sheet, and tell Luis if replacements are needed.
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Follow work procedures
+Run the standard operating procedure for packing fragile items on Pallet C: follow the packing sequence,…
Follow work procedures
+Run the standard operating procedure for packing fragile items on Pallet C: follow the packing sequence, label each box with destination and fragility, have a coworker verify the work, then sign and upload the completed procedure form.
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