Hierarchy view
stevedore
Description
Code
9333.6
Description
Stevedores sort, handle, load and unload freight into over-the-road equipment in accordance with oral and written instructions, as well as state regulations. They move freight such as boxes, bulky items, or even large pallets of goods to and from storage areas and onto transport vehicles.
Alternative Labels
dock labourer
dock worker
longshoreman
ship freight handler
stevedore
Regulatory Aspect
To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:
Skills & Competences
Essential Skills and Competences
accommodate cargo in freight transport vehicle
analyse relation between supply chain improvement and profit
analyse supply chain strategies
apply techniques for stacking goods into containers
assess stability of vessels
assess trim of vessels
climb on railcars
conduct routine machinery checks
ensure that shipment contents correspond with shipping documentation
handle intermodal equipment
keep time accurately
lift heavy weights
manoeuvre heavy trucks
mark differences in colours
operate forklift
operate material handling equipment
operate on-board computer systems
operate voice picking systems
organise weight of loads according to lifting equipment capacity
perform defensive driving
perform services in a flexible manner
relay messages through radio and telephone systems
shunt inbound loads
shunt outbound loads
store warehouse goods
tolerate stress
use ICT systems
work on uneven surfaces
Essential Knowledge
Optional Skills and Competences
Optional Knowledge
Concept URI
Status
released
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