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Outdoors/walking/standing
Repetitive
$21,010
Average Salary
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Formal education is not usually required to become a hand laborer or material mover. Employers typically require only that applicants be physically able to perform the work.
EducationThere are no formal education requirements to become a hand laborer or material mover.
TrainingMost positions for hand laborers and material movers require less than 1 month of on-the-job training. Some workers need only a few days of training, and most training is done by a supervisor or a more experienced worker who decides when trainees are ready to work on their own.
Workers learn safety rules as part of their training. Many of these rules are standardized through the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA).
Licenses, Certifications, and RegistrationsRefuse and recyclable material collectors who drive trucks that exceed a certain capacity—such as vehicles with the combined weight of the vehicle, passengers, and cargo exceeding 26,000 pounds—must have a commercial driver’s license (CDL). Obtaining a CDL requires passing written, skill, and vision tests.
Important QualitiesCustomer-service skills. Hand laborers and material movers who work with the public, such as grocery baggers or car wash attendants, must be pleasant and courteous to customers.
Hand–eye coordination. Most hand laborers and material movers use their arms and hands to manipulate objects or move objects into specific positions.
Listening skills. Hand laborers and material movers follow instructions that a supervisor gives them.
Physical stamina. Hand laborers and material movers need the endurance to perform strenuous tasks, such as moving or cleaning objects, throughout the day.
Physical strength. Some workers must be able to lift and carry heavy objects.
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Gender
Male
69.0%Female
29.2%Unknown
1.8%Ethnicity
White
79.8%Hispanic or Latino
12.1%Asian
6.5%Unknown
1.2%Black or African American
0.4%Languages Spoken
Spanish
66.7%French
11.1%Tagalog
5.6%Hmong
5.6%Polish
5.6%Lingala
5.6%Case Picker/Temp
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Schools
Rend Lake College
18.9%Lewis and Clark Community College
9.5%University of Phoenix
7.4%Southwestern Illinois College
7.4%Kirkwood Community College
6.3%Sinclair Community College
4.2%University of North Carolina at Greensboro
4.2%University of Tennessee - Chattanooga
4.2%Corning Community College
4.2%Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
4.2%Harrisburg Area Community College - Harrisburg
4.2%Kaskaskia College
4.2%Aiken Technical College
4.2%Ashford University
3.2%University of Missouri - Saint Louis
3.2%Cleveland State Community College
2.1%Vatterott College - Fairview Heights
2.1%Community College of Rhode Island
2.1%Northern Tier Career Center
2.1%Tarrant County College District
2.1%Majors
Degrees
Other
47.2%Associate
19.1%Bachelors
17.8%Certificate
9.8%Diploma
3.9%Masters
2.0%Doctorate
0.2%Case Picker/Temp
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