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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
82.6%Female
15.7%Unknown
1.7%Ethnicity
White
79.5%Hispanic or Latino
12.9%Asian
5.8%Unknown
1.4%Black or African American
0.5%Languages Spoken
Spanish
80.0%Arabic
6.7%Japanese
3.3%French
3.3%Carrier
3.3%Hmong
3.3%Freight Handler
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Schools
Lansing Community College
11.8%Houston Community College
9.4%University of Phoenix
9.4%Ashford University
5.9%Savannah Technical College
5.9%American River College
4.7%Universal Technical Institute
4.7%University of Texas at Arlington
4.7%Clayton State University
4.7%University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
3.5%Monroe County Community College
3.5%Ogeechee Technical College
3.5%Harford Community College
3.5%Community College of Philadelphia
3.5%Full Sail University
3.5%Victor Valley College
3.5%Indian River State College
3.5%Eastern Michigan University
3.5%University of Kentucky
3.5%Washington State University
3.5%Majors
Degrees
Other
46.0%Bachelors
21.1%Associate
17.9%Certificate
8.9%Diploma
3.1%Masters
2.6%License
0.3%Freight Handler
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