Will AI replace mover jobs?

The AI disruption score for mover is 37/100 (moderate risk). Some tasks may be automated but the role will evolve rather than disappear entirely.

Manufacturing & ProductionLabourers in mining, construction, manufacturing and transportISCO 9333

mover

Q: What skills does a mover need?

A mover needs 12 essential skills including hazards associated with loading dangerous goods, follow detailed procedures for relocating specific goods, communicate with customers, handle delivery of furniture goods, stack goods. Core competencies include .

Movers are responsible for the physical handling of goods and belongings to be relocated or transported from one place to the other. They disassemble goods, machinery or belongings for transporting and assemble or install them in the new location. They ensure that objects are well protected and packed, secured and placed correctly in trucks and transports.

European Skills Framework

Skills and knowledge areas required for this occupation based on European classification.

Essential (12)

hazards associated with loading dangerous goodshazards associated with loading dangerous goodsThe hazards implied with the transport of determined dangerous goods, and the emergency actions and handling procedures in case of accidents with the goods during their loading or transportation.follow detailed procedures for relocating specific goodsfollow detailed procedures for relocating specific goodsAdhere to detailed procedures required for the relocation of special items such as pianos, artifacts, antique furniture, and others.communicate with customerscommunicate with customersRespond to and communicate with customers in the most efficient and appropriate manner to enable them to access the desired products or services, or any other help they may require.handle delivery of furniture goodshandle delivery of furniture goodsHandle the delivery and assemble the furniture and other goods, according to customer's needs and preferences.stack goodsstack goodsStack goods and manufactured products into containers. This may include anticipating the need for and utilising additional protective materials in stacking the products.read pictogramsread pictogramsInterpret pictograms that indicate characteristics and required measures for handling objects through visual representations.use communication devicesuse communication devicesOperate communication devices in order to interact with customers, colleagues, and others.follow work proceduresfollow work proceduresAdhere to procedures at work in a structured and systematic manner.use traditional toolbox toolsuse traditional toolbox toolsUse tools found in a traditional toolbox, such as hammer, plier, screwdriver, and wrench. Observe safety precautions while operating these instruments.carry objectscarry objectsCarry and relocate objects from one place to another adhering to health and safety regulations. Carry objects while maintaining their integrity.maintain inventory of toolsmaintain inventory of toolsKeep an inventory of tools utilised in the provision of services. Ensure that tool sets remain complete and suitable for use.select equipment required for moving activitiesselect equipment required for moving activitiesSelect the appropriate tools and equipment required to successfully move objects. Select a range of equipment from basic tools such as screws, hammers, and pliers, to more complex apparatus such as fo...

Optional (18)

animal transport regulationsanimal transport regulationsThe legal requirements relating to safe and efficient transport of animals.types of packaging materialstypes of packaging materialsProperties of materials that make them suitable for packaging. Conversion of raw materials into packaging materials. Different types of labels and materials used which comply with the correct storage ...health and safety measures in transportationhealth and safety measures in transportationThe body of rules, procedures and regulations related to health and safety measures intended to prevent accidents or incidents in transportation.electricityelectricityThe principles of electricity and electrical power circuits, as well as the associated risks.mechanicsmechanicsTheoretical and practical applications of the science studying the action of displacements and forces on physical bodies to the development of machinery and mechanical devices.load animals for transportationload animals for transportationLoad and unload animals safely into containers or cages for transportation. Make sure they are secure and safely established in the transport vehicle.determine cargo loading sequencedetermine cargo loading sequenceDetermine freight loading sequence aiming to increase the efficiency of operations. Arrange loading so that maximum amount of goods can be stored.operate forkliftoperate forkliftOperate a forklift, a vehicle with a pronged device in front for lifting and carrying heavy loads.clean furnitureclean furnitureRemove dirt, marks and other unwanted material from furniture.disassemble machinesdisassemble machinesDisassemble machines following defined procedures and inventory for the suitable handling of parts. Ensure that machines can be reassembled following disassembly.apply techniques for stacking goods into containersapply techniques for stacking goods into containersApply techniques required to stack materials into containers. Use techniques to maximise the space in containers.perform cleaning dutiesperform cleaning dutiesPerform cleaning duties such as waste removal, vacuuming, emptying bins, and general cleaning of the working area. Cleaning activities should follow health and safety regulations if required.organise weight of loads according to lifting equipment capacityorganise weight of loads according to lifting equipment capacityOrganise the weight of loads to prevent overloading and imbalances in lifting equipment.clean surfacesclean surfacesDisinfect surfaces in accordance with sanitary standards.assemble machinesassemble machinesPut together devices, and components according to drawings. Program and install the components where needed.implement efficiency plans for logistics operationsimplement efficiency plans for logistics operationsImplement efficiency plans developed by managers in facilities. Use techniques, resources, and training in order to improve workplace efficiency.operate cranesoperate cranesOperate cranes to move, position, lift or place machinery, equipment or other large objects at various locations.analyse requirements for moving goodsanalyse requirements for moving goodsAnalyse goods to be relocated and their moving requirements. Check requirements and prepare actions to ensure appropriate transport of goods.