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Career Details :: Stevedores, Except Equipment Operators
Description
Manually load and unload ship cargo. Stack cargo in transit shed or in hold of ship using pallet or cargo board. Attach and move slings to lift cargo. Guide load lift.
Experience
No previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, a person can become a general office clerk even if he/she has never worked in an office before.
Education
These occupations may require a high school diploma or GED certificate. Some may require a formal training course to obtain a license.
Training
Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few days to a few months of training. Usually, an experienced worker could show you how to do the job.
Tasks
- Guides load being lifted to prevent swinging.
- Shores cargo in ship's hold to prevent shifting during voyage.
- Stacks cargo in transit shed or in hold of ship as directed.
- Attaches and moves slings used to lift cargo.
- Carries or moves cargo by hand truck to wharf and stacks cargo on pallets to facilitate transfer to and from ship.
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Important Abilities
General Work Activities
- Handling and Moving Objects
- Performing General Physical Activities
- Estimating Needed Characteristics
- Controlling Machines and Processes
- Implementing Ideas, Programs, etc.
Important Skills
Frequent Work Context
- Outdoors
- Standing
- Using Hands on Objects, Tools, Controls
- Consequence of Error
- Importance of Being Sure All Is Done
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