mover

Description

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.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

hazards associated with loading dangerous goods

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

electricity types of packaging materials animal transport regulations mechanics health and safety measures in transportation

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

handle delivery of furniture goods follow work procedures use traditional toolbox tools carry objects pack goods stack goods maintain inventory of tools communicate with customers select equipment required for moving activities read pictograms follow detailed procedures for relocating specific goods use communication devices

OPTIONALOptional competences

clean furniture operate forklift perform cleaning duties assemble machines implement efficiency plans for logistics operations disassemble machines clean surfaces analyse requirements for moving goods organise weight of loads according to lifting equipment capacity shunt inbound loads determine cargo loading sequence load animals for transportation apply techniques for stacking goods into containers operate cranes