Manufacturing & ProductionISCO 9333
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.
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Rate 5 of the 34 essential skills of this occupation (European ESCO data). No account needed.
work on uneven surfaces
assess trim of vessels
operate voice picking systems
operate forklift
shunt outbound loads
European Skills Framework
Skills and knowledge areas required for this occupation based on European classification.
Essential (34)
warehouse operationswarehouse operationsThe basic principles and practices of warehouse operations such as goods storage and the organisation of warehouse facilities.international regulations for cargo handlinginternational regulations for cargo handlingThe body of conventions, guidelines and rules which dictate the activity of loading and unloading cargo in international ports.laws on the transportation of dangerous goodslaws on the transportation of dangerous goodsThe legal regulations that apply in the transportation of potentially dangerous goods, and the procedures involved in classifying such materials.vehicle cargo capacityvehicle cargo capacityThe capacity and the limits of the commissioned vehicle in terms of weight, type of cargo it can handle, and other cargo loading specifications.loading charts for transportation of goodsloading charts for transportation of goodsLoading charts display information showing the weight of shipments loaded in trailers.ramp safety requirementsramp safety requirementsThoroughly understand ramp safety requirements and procedures.work on uneven surfaceswork on uneven surfacesPerform work on uneven surfaces; climb ladders and execute tasks on top of railcars.assess trim of vesselsassess trim of vesselsAssess the trim stability of vessels, referring to the stability of a vessel while it is in a static condition.operate voice picking systemsoperate voice picking systemsOperate voice pick systems applying various picking methods; work using verbal instructions and prompts via headphones and a microphone.operate forkliftoperate forkliftOperate a forklift, a vehicle with a pronged device in front for lifting and carrying heavy loads.shunt outbound loadsshunt outbound loadsShunt outbound freight loads to and from inbound and outbound trains.mark differences in coloursmark differences in coloursIdentify differences between colours, such as shades of colour.use ICT systemsuse ICT systemsSelect and use ICT systems for a variety of complex tasks in order to meet a variety of needs.ensure that shipment contents correspond with shipping documentationensure that shipment contents correspond with shipping documentationEnsure that the content of shipments corresponds with the respective shipping documentation.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.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.analyse relation between supply chain improvement and profitanalyse relation between supply chain improvement and profitInterpret how the supply chain improvements will impact company profits. Intensify the improvement in those processes that will streamline the supply chain most effectively while generating most profi...assess stability of vesselsassess stability of vesselsAssess the two kinds of stability of vessels, namely transversal and longitudinal.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.accommodate cargo in freight transport vehicleaccommodate cargo in freight transport vehicleProperly position, cushion, restrain and balance cargo.conduct routine machinery checksconduct routine machinery checksCheck machinery and equipment to ensure reliable performance during use and operations in worksites.climb on railcarsclimb on railcarsHave the physical abilities to climb on and into railcars following adequate security procedures.relay messages through radio and telephone systemsrelay messages through radio and telephone systemsPossess the communication abilities to relay messages through a radio and telephone system.operate material handling equipmentoperate material handling equipmentPerform general physical activities in warehouse such as loading, unloading and sorting goods; operate handling equipment.operate on-board computer systemsoperate on-board computer systemsOperate on-board computer systems in heavy trucks and vehicles; communicate with yard management computer system.keep time accuratelykeep time accuratelyMeasure the passage of time, often with the assistance of a clock or stopwatch.manoeuvre heavy trucksmanoeuvre heavy trucksDrive, manoeuvre and park tractors, trailers and lorries on roads, around tight corners, and in parking spaces.analyse supply chain strategiesanalyse supply chain strategiesExamine an organisation's planning details of production, their expected output units, quality, quantity, cost, time available and labour requirements. Provide suggestions in order to improve products...lift heavy weightslift heavy weightsLift heavy weights and apply ergonomic lifting techniques to avoid damaging the body.tolerate stresstolerate stressMaintain a temperate mental state and effective performance under pressure or adverse circumstances.store warehouse goodsstore warehouse goodsTransport goods in the warehouse and place them in the designated locations with precision in order maximise use of space. Operate forklifts or other instruments to facilitate this activity.handle intermodal equipmenthandle intermodal equipmentHandle intermodal equipment e.g. cranes, sideloaders, forklifts and hostler trucks.perform services in a flexible mannerperform services in a flexible mannerAdapt service approach when circumstances change.perform defensive drivingperform defensive drivingDrive defensively to maximise road safety and save time, money, and lives; anticipate the actions of other road users.
Optional (5) — show
functions of vessel deck equipmentfunctions of vessel deck equipmentThe required performance level of deck and safety equipment and vessel lifting facilities.hazardous freight regulationshazardous freight regulationsThe regulatory schemes applicable to the transportation of dangerous materials, such as IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) for air transport, or International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code ("IMDG ...operate maritime lifting equipmentoperate maritime lifting equipmentOperate motorised winches and hoists used by marine riggers; assist in the operation of sail-powered systems.handle fuelshandle fuelsHandle and store fuels and assess their potential risks and dangers.receive shipment packaging informationreceive shipment packaging informationReceive information from consignors about the goods, about aspects of the paperwork, and about how the goods should be packed and loaded onto trucks. Understand information and rigorously apply instru...
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Frequently asked questions
What does a stevedore do?
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.
What skills does a stevedore need?
A stevedore needs 34 essential skills, including warehouse operations, international regulations for cargo handling, laws on the transportation of dangerous goods, vehicle cargo capacity, loading charts for transportation of goods.
Will AI replace stevedore jobs?
The AI disruption score for stevedore is 50/100 (moderate risk). Skills most exposed to automation: keep time accurately, mark differences in colours, ensure that shipment contents correspond with shipping documentation. Most resilient: tolerate stress, work on uneven surfaces, climb on railcars.
AI Replacement Risk
50/ 100
Moderate Risk
Low riskHigh risk
Quick Facts
ISCO GroupLabourers in mining, construction, manufacturing and transport
Essential Skills34
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