Description
Use lifting equipment to lower the heavy pieces into boxes and guide them by hand to make sure they take the right place. Wrap the pieces in a protective material. When all the pieces are in the box, secure them with separating material such as cardboard to prevent them from moving and from sliding against each other during transportation.
Alternative labels
packing stone products
prepare stone products for transport
pack stone products
stone products packing
stone product packing
preparing stone products for transport
Skill type
skill/competence
Skill reusability level
cross-sector
Relationships with occupations
Essential skill
Pack stone products is an essential skill of the following occupations:
Optional skill
Pack stone products 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.
Stone engraver: Stone engravers use hand tools, machines and chemical products to etch and carve patterns and inscriptions on stone surfaces.
Stone polisher: Stone polishers operate grinding and polishing tools and equipment in order to smooth stones.
Stonemason: Stonemasons manually carve and assemble stone for construction purposes. While CNC operated carving equipment is the industry standard, artisanal carving for ornamental stone is still done manually.
Hand packer: Hand packers collect, pack and label goods and materials by hand. They ensure that all goods and materials are packed according to instructions and requirements.
References
- Pack stone products – ESCO