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Business Management and Operations
Laborers and Warehouse Workers
Laborer

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

At a Glance

Laborer. Top skills: Operations, Valid Driver's License, Lifting Ability.

Avg Annual Salary

Not available

Typical Education

Varies

Experience

Varies

Job Postings

N/A

Parent Occupation (O*NET)

Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand

Bright Outlook

Median Wage

$38,940/yr

Growth (2024-34)

+1.5%

Education

No formal educational credential

Skills & Requirements

Specialized Skills (17)

Lifting Ability

5.0

Loading And Unloading

5.0

Warehousing

4.9

Painting

4.9

Forklift Truck

4.9

Hand Tools

4.8

Mowing

4.8

Product Inspection

4.8

Overhead Crane Operation

4.7

Machinery

4.7

General Mathematics

4.7

Good Driving Record

4.6

Furniture Cleaning

4.6

Pipe (Fluid Conveyance)

4.6

Tumbling

4.5

Water Resource Management

4.5

Textiles

4.5

Common Skills (12)

Operations

5.0

Ethical Standards And Conduct

4.9

Communication

4.8

Strong Work Ethic

4.8

Management

4.8

Honesty

4.8

Willingness To Learn

4.7

Verbal Communication Skills

4.6

Detail Oriented

4.6

Organizational Skills

4.5

Spanish Language

4.5

Certifications (1)

Valid Driver's License

5.0

Related Specializations

Other specialized occupations in this field. Many share overlapping skills, making lateral moves more accessible.

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