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wood pallet maker

Wood pallet makers create wood pallets for use in storage, shipping and manipulation of goods.

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DESCRIPTION

Wood pallet makers create wood pallets for use in storage, shipping and manipulation of goods. Pallet makers operate a machine that takes in usually low-grade softwood planks treated with heat or chemicals and nails them together. The material and shape of the pallets, the treatment methods, and the number and pattern of nails used are all highly standardised to make exchange of used pallets possible.

THEORETICAL KNOWLEDGE

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required
quality standards
OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit
woodworking processes

PRACTICAL SKILLS

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences
perform test run
operate forklift
OPTIONALOptional competences
produce customised products
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Skills overview

38total
16 essential
22 optional

Breakdown

Knowledge
2
Skills
4

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Quick insight

This role requires 16 essential competences across both theoretical knowledge and practical skills.

DATA SOURCED FROM ESCO (EUROPEAN COMMISSION) & O*NET (U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR)

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