stevedore

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:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

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 show confidence shunt inbound loads shunt outbound loads store warehouse goods tolerate stress use ICT systems work on uneven surfaces

Essential Knowledge

international regulations for cargo handling laws on the transportation of dangerous goods loading charts for transportation of goods national regulations on handling cargo ramp safety requirements safety regulations for warehouses vehicle cargo capacity warehouse operations

Optional Skills and Competences

execute chilling processes to food products handle fuels operate maritime lifting equipment

Optional Knowledge

functions of vessel deck equipment hazardous freight regulations

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/b567a979-c556-49fa-8b36-8af6cfe97624

Status

released

Occupations

stevedore

Description

Skills & Competences

Concept URI