Log In
Log In to Save
Sign Up to Save
Sign Up to Dismiss
The email and password you specified are invalid. Please, try again.
Email and password are mandatory
Forgot Password?
Don't have an account? Sign Up
reset password
Enter your email address and we will send you a link to reset your password.
Where do you want to work?
Deal with People
Stressful
$25,010
Average Salary
Show More
Show Less
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.
Show More
Show Less
Average Length of Employment
Top Careers Before Warehouse Team Member
Top Careers After Warehouse Team Member
Gender
Male
77.8%Female
21.3%Unknown
0.9%Ethnicity
White
76.8%Hispanic or Latino
14.6%Asian
6.6%Unknown
1.5%Black or African American
0.5%Languages Spoken
Spanish
74.2%French
9.7%Bulgarian
3.2%German
3.2%Hmong
3.2%Russian
3.2%Polish
3.2%Warehouse Team Member
Unfortunately we don’t have enough data for this section.
Schools
Chippewa Valley Technical College
8.1%University of Phoenix
8.1%Ohio University -
4.8%University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire
4.8%Mesa Community College - Boswell
4.8%Lansing Community College
4.8%Georgia State University
4.8%Waukesha County Technical College
4.8%Linn-Benton Community College
4.8%Hawkeye Community College
4.8%Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
4.8%Washington State University
4.8%Georgia Southern University
4.8%Sinclair Community College
4.8%Youngstown State University
4.8%Luzerne County Community College
4.8%Western Michigan University
4.8%Mt San Antonio College
4.8%University of South Florida
3.2%Fresno City College
3.2%Majors
Degrees
Other
37.3%Bachelors
34.8%Associate
15.2%Certificate
6.3%Masters
4.0%Diploma
1.8%License
0.4%Doctorate
0.2%Warehouse Team Member
Unfortunately we don’t have enough data for this section.
Show More
MWI Veterinary Supply
Show More
Buyers at The Warehouse
A Career with The Warehouse - Team Leader (JTJS72012)
Career Advice on becoming an Operations Manager by Andrew L (Full Version)