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“Sack Lifter” will probably be replaced by robots.

This job is ranked #483 out of #702. A higher ranking (i.e., a lower number) means the job is less likely to be replaced.

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Job Description

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

Job Details

The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 53-7062.00
The Mean Annual Wage in the U.S. is $ 28,720.00
The Mean Hourly Wage is $ 13.00
Currently, there are 2,587,900 people on this job

☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand”.

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Tasks for “Sack Lifter”

Adjust controls to guide, position, or move equipment, such as cranes, booms, or cameras.
Read work orders or receive oral instructions to determine work assignments or material or equipment needs.
Sort cargo before loading and unloading.
Attach slings, hooks, or other devices to lift cargo and guide loads.
Maintain equipment storage areas to ensure that inventory is protected.
Direct spouts and position receptacles, such as bins, carts, or containers so they can be loaded.
Attach identifying tags to containers or mark them with identifying information.
Stack cargo in locations such as transit sheds or in holds of ships as directed, using pallets or cargo boards.
Install protective devices, such as bracing, padding, or strapping, to prevent shifting or damage to items being transported.
Record numbers of units handled or moved, using daily production sheets or work tickets.
Shovel material, such as gravel, ice, or spilled concrete, into containers or bins or onto conveyors.
Wash out cargo containers or storage areas.
Carry needed tools or supplies from storage or trucks and return them after use.
Rig or dismantle props or equipment, such as frames, scaffolding, platforms, or backdrops, using hand tools.
Connect electrical equipment to power sources so that it can be tested before use.
Pack containers and re-pack damaged containers.
Adjust or replace equipment parts, such as rollers, belts, plugs, or caps, using hand tools.
Carry out general yard duties, such as performing shunting on railway lines.
Guide loads being lifted to prevent swinging.
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.
Bundle and band material such as fodder or tobacco leaves, using banding machines.

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