"As a material handler, I am the link between shipping and receiving. I track what's coming in and what's
going out. I move boxes and materials to their designated areas to facilitate the workflow process
throughout the warehouse. And I'm fortunate to work with a great team!

Even with such a busy time of year, I like being the one to ensure things get to their respective homes.
Whether it's coming from large companies or mom-and-pop shops, I believe that every package should
be treated with care, as if it were my own — no one wants to be the person who doesn't receive their
package in good condition."

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Job Description

SOC Code: 53-7062

Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand manually move freight, stock, luggage, or other materials, or perform other general labor. Includes all manual laborers not elsewhere classified.*

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Top Job Skills:

• Customer service
• Inventory control
• Operating a forklift
• Stand for long periods of time
• Cycle counting

General Work Activities 

• Mental Processes
  • Read work orders to determine work, material, or equipment needs
• Information Input
  • Record numbers of units handled or moved
• Work Output
  • Move freight, stock, or other materials
  • Install protective devices, such as bracing, padding, or strapping, to prevent shifting or damage to items being transported
  • Sort cargo
  • Attach identifying tags to containers
  • Attach slings, hooks, or other devices to lift cargo and guide loads
  • Assemble product containers or crates
  • Inspect products for damage or leaks.

Source: SC Works Online Services (SCWOS)

*All data is factual, but names, Images, and quotations have been adapted to protect the Identity of employees and businesses.

Job Statistics

 

 

Examples of Workforce Areas with Job Openings

• Trident
• Greenville
• Upstate
• Midlands
• Worklink
• Catawba

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Examples of Employers with Job Openings

• FedEx
• R&R Integrated Solutions
• Coca-Cola Consolidated
• GXO Logistics, Inc.
• Vertiv Group Corporation
• Lowe's Companies, Inc.

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Related Occupations

• Conveyor Operators and Tenders
• Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators
• Packers and Packagers, Hand
• Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders
• Machine Feeders and Offbearers

NOTE: All data based on state averages. Information may vary depending on region, experience, and specific employment situation. Last Updated: 2025

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