Operate material handling equipment

Perform general physical activities in warehouse such as loading, unloading and sorting goods; operate handling equipment.

perform warehouse operations using material handling equipment
use material handling equipment
carry out warehouse operations using material handling equipment
undertake warehouse operations using material handling equipment
operate freight handling equipment
use freight handling equipment
execute warehouse operations using material handling equipment
cargo handling equipment
utilise freight handling equipment
move warehouse goods using equipment
move warehouse materials using equipment
utilise material handling equipment

skill/competence

cross-sector

Operate material handling equipment is an essential skill of the following occupations:

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.
Warehouse order picker: Warehouse order pickers prepare orders manually. They pick up orders and bring them to the delivery platform for processing, or in the trade sector to allow customers to pick them up. They are expected to complete orders for shipment, keeping in mind the quantity and type of goods specified and meeting quality criteria established by the company. They also assemble various types of merchandise for shipment and transport orders to shipping locations as specified by a supervisor. They typically stack bundled articles on pallet by hand, are responsible for wrapping articles on the pallet to secure them while moving, and for ensuring the integrity of the pallet.

Operate material handling equipment 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.

References

1. Operate material handling equipment – ESCO