Freight Handlers (Rail or Road)

What the job involves

• Labels goods with customers' details and destinations
• Loads goods into trucks, containers and rail wagons, and secures loads
• Ties down loads and covers them with tarpaulins
• Guides truck drivers into loading bays and through confined spaces
• Performs clerical functions to record and check cargo on arrival, storage and dispatch
• Opens and closes hatches and secures cargo to prevent shifting during voyages
• Transfers loads using moving equipment and directs equipment operations using communication systems

Key values of workers in Freight Handlers (Rail or Road)

• Support

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.

• Working Conditions

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.

• Achievement

  Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.

• Recognition

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.

• Independence

  Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.

Top skills required for workers in Freight Handlers (Rail or Road)

• Coordination

  Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.

• Operation and Control

  Controlling operations of equipment or systems.

• Reading Comprehension

  Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

• Active Listening

  Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

• Speaking

  Talking to others to convey information effectively.