LABOURERS

Job Description

Freight, stock, and material movers, hand laborers, and helpers perform a variety of tasks involving the movement of materials, freight, and supplies to ensure the timely transfer of products and goods.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Loading and unloading materials, such as stock, equipment, and freight, from vehicles, ships, or aircraft
• Moving materials, such as boxes, crates, or other freight, by hand or with the aid of machinery
• Stacking and storing materials in a safe and organized manner
• Operating hand trucks, pallet jacks, or other material handling equipment to move heavy loads
• Inspecting materials for damage during loading and unloading
• Preparing materials for shipment by wrapping, labeling, or marking them
• Packing and unpacking boxes and containers
• Maintaining clean and orderly work areas
• Operating forklifts, cranes, or other heavy machinery to move materials
• Assisting with assembly tasks by fetching components or materials
• Moving materials within a facility or between buildings
• Counting and recording materials to ensure accurate inventory
• Performing routine maintenance on material handling equipment
• Following safety procedures to prevent accidents and injuries
• Communicating with supervisors, coworkers, or customers regarding material movement and handling

Physical stamina and ability to work in harsh environments (e.g., remote locations, extreme weather)

Awareness of safety and hazard identification

Willingness to follow instructions and work in a team

Basic mechanical aptitude

Ability to work long shifts and irregular hours (often 12-hour shifts)