Description
Properly position, cushion, restrain and balance cargo.
Alternative labels
ensure cargo is arranged appropriately in freight transport vehicle
position cargo in freight transport vehicle
ensure freight is positioned correctly in cargo transport vehicle
arrange cargo in freight transport vehicle
ensure correct positioning of cargo in freight transport vehicles
position freight in cargo transport vehicle
accommodate cargo in cargo transport vehicle
accommodate freight in cargo transport vehicle
accommodate freight in freight transport vehicle
ensure correct positioning of freight in cargo transport vehicles
ensure freight is arranged appropriately in cargo transport vehicles
ensure cargo is positioned correctly in freight transport vehicle
Skill type
skill/competence
Skill reusability level
sector-specific
Relationships with occupations
Essential skill
Accommodate cargo in freight transport vehicle is an essential skill of the following occupations:
Freight inspector: Freight inspectors determine if freight is secure and comes with the proper documentation. They inspect, manage and document freight shipments while verifying that the content comply with local, national and international regulations.
Rail intermodal equipment operator: Rail intermodal equipment operators assist in the loading of trailers and containers on and off railcars and chassis. They manoeuvre tractor-trailer combinations around tight corners and in and out of parking spaces. They use an on-board computer peripheral to communicate with yard management computer system and to identify railcars.
Stevedore: Stevedores sort, handle, load and unload freight into over-the-road equipment in accordance with oral and written instructions, as well as state regulations. They move freight such as boxes, bulky items, or even large pallets of goods to and from storage areas and onto transport vehicles.
Optional skill
Accommodate cargo in freight transport vehicle is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
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