Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand
SOC Code: 53-7062 Job Zone 2: Some Preparation Needed
Manually move freight, stock, luggage, or other materials, or perform other general labor. Includes all manual laborers not elsewhere classified.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska nonmetropolitan area | $35,901 | $48,672 | $61,464 | $74,235 |
| Anchorage, AK | $36,234 | $43,722 | $51,210 | $58,698 |
| Springfield, IL | $31,970 | $40,872 | $49,795 | $58,698 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $41,392 | $45,968 | $50,565 | $55,141 |
| Urban Honolulu, HI | $34,112 | $41,059 | $48,006 | $54,954 |
| Fairbanks-College, AK | $37,190 | $42,994 | $48,797 | $54,600 |
| West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $34,757 | $41,309 | $47,882 | $54,434 |
| Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA | $33,426 | $40,352 | $47,299 | $54,226 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $40,269 | $44,907 | $49,566 | $54,205 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $40,934 | $45,323 | $49,712 | $54,101 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Coordination | 3.0 | |
| Active Listening | 2.9 | |
| Monitoring | 2.8 | |
| Speaking | 2.8 | |
| Reading Comprehension | 2.8 | |
| Operation and Control | 2.6 | |
| Operations Monitoring | 2.6 | |
| Time Management | 2.6 | |
| Critical Thinking | 2.5 | |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 2.4 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Administration and Management | 3.4 |
| Customer and Personal Service | 3.4 |
| Public Safety and Security | 3.2 |
| Transportation | 3.1 |
| Production and Processing | 3.1 |
| Mathematics | 3.0 |
| English Language | 2.9 |
| Personnel and Human Resources | 2.8 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| High school diploma | 88.9% |
| Less than high school | 10.6% |
Typical Tasks
- Read work orders or receive oral instructions to determine work assignments or material or equipment needs.
- Move freight, stock, or other materials to and from storage or production areas, loading docks, delivery vehicles, ships, or containers, by hand or using trucks, tractors, or other equipment.
- Maintain equipment storage areas to ensure that inventory is protected.
Technology Skills
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