[Core] [77% incumbents] Maintain equipment storage areas to ensure that inventory is protected.
  DWAs: Monitor cargo area conditions.

[Core] [77% incumbents] Read work orders or receive oral instructions to determine work assignments or material or equipment needs.
  DWAs: Review work orders or schedules to determine operations or procedures. | Receive information or instructions for performing work assignments.

[Supplemental] [77% incumbents] Install protective devices, such as bracing, padding, or strapping, to prevent shifting or damage to items being transported.
  DWAs: Secure cargo.

[Supplemental] [77% incumbents] Attach identifying tags to containers or mark them with identifying information.
  DWAs: Mark materials or objects for identification.

[Supplemental] [77% incumbents] Record numbers of units handled or moved, using daily production sheets or work tickets.
  DWAs: Record operational or production data.

[Supplemental] [77% incumbents] Attach slings, hooks, or other devices to lift cargo and guide loads.
  DWAs: Operate cranes, hoists, or other moving or lifting equipment.

[Supplemental] [77% incumbents] Carry needed tools or supplies from storage or trucks and return them after use.
  DWAs: Move materials, equipment, or supplies.

[Supplemental] [77% incumbents] Adjust controls to guide, position, or move equipment, such as cranes, booms, or cameras.
  DWAs: Operate cranes, hoists, or other moving or lifting equipment.

[Core] [76% incumbents] Move freight, stock, or other materials to and from storage or production areas, loading docks, delivery vehicles, ships, or containers, by hand or using trucks, tractors, or other equipment.
  DWAs: Move materials, equipment, or supplies.

[Supplemental] [76% incumbents] Sort cargo before loading and unloading.
  DWAs: Sort materials or objects for processing or transport.

[Supplemental] [76% incumbents] Assemble product containers or crates, using hand tools and precut lumber.
  DWAs: Assemble wood products.

[Supplemental] [76% incumbents] Connect electrical equipment to power sources so that it can be tested before use.
  DWAs: Connect cables or electrical lines.

[Supplemental] [75% incumbents] Pack containers and re-pack damaged containers.
  DWAs: Package materials or products.

[EMERGING:New] Inspect products for damage or leaks.

--- SKILLS ---
  Active Listening (imp:2.88 lvl:2.12) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Reading Comprehension (imp:2.75 lvl:2.12) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Speaking (imp:2.75 lvl:2.00) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Monitoring (imp:2.75 lvl:2.12) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Critical Thinking (imp:2.50 lvl:2.00) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Writing (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Learning Strategies (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo
  Mathematics (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — Using mathematics to solve problems.
  Active Learning (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Science (imp:1.00) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  Administration and Management (imp:3.42 lvl:3.15) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:3.39 lvl:2.49) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  Public Safety and Security (imp:3.20 lvl:2.99) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  Transportation (imp:3.15 lvl:2.61) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  Production and Processing (imp:3.10 lvl:2.95) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  Mathematics (imp:3.05 lvl:2.86) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  English Language (imp:2.94 lvl:3.25) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:2.75 lvl:2.46) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  Administrative (imp:2.74 lvl:2.35) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  Education and Training (imp:2.70 lvl:2.98) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  Economics and Accounting (imp:2.21 lvl:1.14) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  Computers and Electronics (imp:2.02 lvl:1.81) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  Physics (imp:1.86 lvl:1.39) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,
  Mechanical (imp:1.74 lvl:1.32) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  Sales and Marketing (imp:1.72 lvl:1.47) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  Psychology (imp:1.72 lvl:1.30) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  Law and Government (imp:1.68 lvl:1.01) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  Engineering and Technology (imp:1.59 lvl:0.97) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  Chemistry (imp:1.54 lvl:0.91) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  Food Production (imp:1.52 lvl:0.63) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food
  Building and Construction (imp:1.44 lvl:0.63) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r
  Geography (imp:1.40 lvl:0.86) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  Foreign Language (imp:1.36 lvl:0.50) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  Design (imp:1.33) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  Telecommunications (imp:1.33 lvl:0.48) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  Communications and Media (imp:1.23 lvl:0.40) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Biology (imp:1.22 lvl:0.33) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:1.21) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:1.16) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:1.16) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:1.14) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  History and Archeology (imp:1.05) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi
  Fine Arts (imp:1.00) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform

--- ABILITIES ---
  Static Strength (imp:3.88 lvl:4.00) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  Trunk Strength (imp:3.50 lvl:3.75) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Multilimb Coordination (imp:3.38 lvl:3.62) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or
  Oral Comprehension (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  Manual Dexterity (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  Stamina (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti
  Extent Flexibility (imp:3.12 lvl:3.75) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  Near Vision (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  Oral Expression (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Problem Sensitivity (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no
  Deductive Reasoning (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Selective Attention (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Control Precision (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  Dynamic Strength (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv
  Far Vision (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Written Comprehension (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  Information Ordering (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  Category Flexibility (imp:2.88 lvl:2.75) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  Finger Dexterity (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Rate Control (imp:2.88 lvl:2.38) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an
  Reaction Time (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou
  Speech Recognition (imp:2.88 lvl:2.62) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Visualization (imp:2.75 lvl:2.88) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Depth Perception (imp:2.75 lvl:2.62) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  Speech Clarity (imp:2.75 lvl:2.12) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Written Expression (imp:2.62 lvl:2.00) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under
  Gross Body Coordination (imp:2.62 lvl:2.25) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:2.50 lvl:2.38) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Response Orientation (imp:2.38 lvl:2.50) — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two o
  Perceptual Speed (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among
  Explosive Strength (imp:2.25 lvl:1.62) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping
  Speed of Closure (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Time Sharing (imp:2.12 lvl:2.38) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Auditory Attention (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Fluency of Ideas (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Originality (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:2.00 lvl:1.38) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Number Facility (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Memorization (imp:2.00 lvl:1.38) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Spatial Orientation (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher
  Dynamic Flexibility (imp:2.00 lvl:1.12) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with yo
  Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:2.00 lvl:1.62) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta
  Night Vision (imp:2.00 lvl:1.25) — The ability to see under low-light conditions.
  Peripheral Vision (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes ar
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Sound Localization (imp:2.00 lvl:1.25) — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.
  Speed of Limb Movement (imp:1.88 lvl:1.75) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
  Glare Sensitivity (imp:1.88 lvl:1.25) — The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:1.62 lvl:1.12) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 

--- WORK ACTIVITIES ---
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:4.15 lvl:2.84) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Getting Information (imp:4.09 lvl:2.38) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:3.94 lvl:5.19) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:3.90 lvl:3.01) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:3.84 lvl:2.53) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:3.83 lvl:3.74) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:3.80 lvl:3.15) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Training and Teaching Others (imp:3.66 lvl:2.12) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:3.66 lvl:2.22) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:3.40 lvl:2.24) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:3.34 lvl:2.04) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:3.25 lvl:1.79) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:3.14 lvl:2.51) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:3.08 lvl:1.96) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:2.94 lvl:1.45) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Processing Information (imp:2.87 lvl:1.71) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:2.86 lvl:2.09) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:2.84 lvl:2.02) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:2.81 lvl:1.90) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:2.81 lvl:1.39) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:2.81 lvl:2.50) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:2.80 lvl:2.27) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:2.72 lvl:1.40) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:2.67 lvl:1.79) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Thinking Creatively (imp:2.63 lvl:1.84) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:2.63 lvl:1.27) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:2.62 lvl:2.30) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:2.46 lvl:1.56) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:2.38 lvl:2.10) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:2.36 lvl:1.66) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:2.24 lvl:1.61) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:2.12 lvl:1.45) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:2.09 lvl:0.92) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:1.95 lvl:1.16) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:1.94 lvl:1.33) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Working with Computers (imp:1.83 lvl:1.08) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:1.77 lvl:1.12) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:1.65) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:1.65) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:1.42) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:1.33) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t

--- WORK STYLES ---
  Dependability (imp:2.11) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Attention to Detail (imp:1.26) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Dependability (imp:1.00) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Cautiousness (imp:0.95) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Perseverance (imp:0.88) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Integrity (imp:0.85) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Cooperation (imp:0.78) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Stress Tolerance (imp:0.74) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Self-Control (imp:0.63) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Optimism (imp:0.43) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Achievement Orientation (imp:0.41) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Adaptability (imp:0.18) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Initiative (imp:0.16) — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Sincerity (imp:0.14) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Self-Confidence (imp:0.12) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Humility (imp:0.08) — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Innovation () — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Achievement Orientation () — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Intellectual Curiosity () — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity () — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Initiative () — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Adaptability () — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Self-Confidence () — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Perseverance () — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Leadership Orientation () — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Humility () — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Sincerity () — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Empathy () — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Cooperation () — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Optimism () — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Social Orientation () — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Cautiousness () — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Attention to Detail () — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Integrity () — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Stress Tolerance () — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Self-Control () — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Social Orientation (imp:-0.05) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Empathy (imp:-0.09) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:-0.35) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Innovation (imp:-0.37) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Leadership Orientation (imp:-0.41) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Tolerance for Ambiguity (imp:-0.42) — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.

--- TRANSFERABLE SKILLS ---
  Coordination (imp:3.00 lvl:2.75) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Operations Monitoring (imp:2.62 lvl:2.50) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Operation and Control (imp:2.62 lvl:2.50) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  Time Management (imp:2.62 lvl:2.12) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Social Perceptiveness (imp:2.38 lvl:2.00) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:2.38 lvl:2.00) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Instructing (imp:2.25 lvl:1.88) — Teaching others how to do something.
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:2.12 lvl:1.88) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Persuasion (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Negotiation (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Service Orientation (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Troubleshooting (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate
  Systems Analysis (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, 
  Systems Evaluation (imp:2.00 lvl:1.50) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed 
  Equipment Maintenance (imp:1.88 lvl:1.50) — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind o
  Repairing (imp:1.88 lvl:1.25) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
  Management of Material Resources (imp:1.88 lvl:0.88) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi
  Equipment Selection (imp:1.75 lvl:1.12) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  Technology Design (imp:1.25 lvl:0.25) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
  Management of Financial Resources (imp:1.25 lvl:0.25) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the
  Operations Analysis (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  Installation (imp:1.00) — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
  Programming (imp:1.00) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.

--- NATIONAL WAGES ---
  total_employment : 2,950,280
  annual_median    : $40,240
  annual_pct10     : $31,270
  annual_pct25     : $36,090
  annual_pct75     : $46,920
  annual_pct90     : $55,140
  annual_mean      : $42,260
  hourly_median    : $19.35

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : Minnesota ($46,280)
  lowest_state     : Puerto Rico ($24,560)
  dispersion_ratio : 1.884x

--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (54 total) ---
  Transportation and Warehousing           emp:  983,490  median: $  44,930
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:  506,250  median: $  35,970
  Manufacturing                            emp:  400,040  median: $  43,180
  Wholesale Trade                          emp:  397,800  median: $  42,590
  Retail Trade                             emp:  354,030  median: $  37,040
  Construction                             emp:   49,830  median: $  44,730
  Real Estate and Rental and Leasing       emp:   44,980  median: $  39,810
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services emp:   41,450  median: $  42,140
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:   32,660  median: $  42,110
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation      emp:   31,190  median: $  44,510

--- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (20 total) ---
  Transportation and Warehousing           emp:  983,490  median: $  44,930
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:  506,250  median: $  35,970
  Manufacturing                            emp:  400,040  median: $  43,180
  Wholesale Trade                          emp:  397,800  median: $  42,590
  Retail Trade                             emp:  354,030  median: $  37,040
  Construction                             emp:   49,830  median: $  44,730
  Real Estate and Rental and Leasing       emp:   44,980  median: $  39,810
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services emp:   41,450  median: $  42,140
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:   32,660  median: $  42,110
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation      emp:   31,190  median: $  44,510

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fetched_at         : 2026-06-02T23:39:00.588613Z

--- SEMANTIC NEIGHBORS (5) ---

  Title: Second Industrial Revolution (similarity: 0.3415)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Second_Industrial_Revolution
  QID: Q217200
  Extract: The Second Industrial Revolution, also known as the Technological Revolution, was a phase of rapid scientific discovery, standardization, mass production and industrialization from the late 19th century into the early 20th century. The First Industrial Revolution, which ended in the middle of the 19

  Title: Women in the United States (similarity: 0.3000)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Women_in_the_United_States
  QID: Q17514041
  Extract: The legal status of women in the United States has advanced significantly over the past two centuries, but not yet equal to that of men in comparison to other high-income democracies.

  Title: Madrid (similarity: 0.1667)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madrid
  QID: Q2807
  Extract: Madrid is the capital and most populous city of Spain. It had a population of over 3.4 million in the city proper in 2025, and a metropolitan area population of approximately 6.8 million. Madrid is the second-largest city in the European Union (EU), after Berlin, and its metropolitan area is the sec

  Title: List of White Pass and Yukon Route locomotives and cars (similarity: 0.3853)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_White_Pass_and_Yukon_Route_locomotives_and_cars
  QID: Q6604083
  Extract: The White Pass and Yukon Route railroad has had a large variety of locomotives and railroad cars.

  Title: John Mullan (road builder) (similarity: 0.1250)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Mullan_(road_builder)
  QID: Q15442247
  Extract: John Mullan Jr. was an American soldier, explorer, civil servant, and road builder. After graduating from the United States Military Academy in 1852, he joined the Northern Pacific Railroad Survey, led by Isaac Stevens. He extensively explored western Montana and portions of southeastern Idaho, disc

model_pass1          : claude-sonnet-4-20250514
model_pass2          : claude-haiku-4-5-20251001
inference_confidence : high
confidence_notes     : Strong confidence based on comprehensive O*NET data, substantial employment statistics, and clear BLS wage data covering nearly 3 million workers nationwide.
inferred_at          : 2026-06-04T03:30:24.043409+00:00
tokens_input         : 4,555
tokens_output        : 4,115
cost_usd             : $0.043637
wikipedia_used       : False
wikipedia_title      : None
wikipedia_note       : No direct Wikipedia match found for manual laborers. The closest semantic neighbor relates to industrial development, reflecting the role's connection to industrial and manufacturing operations.

--- PROSE FIELDS ---

ROLE SUMMARY:
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers manually handle materials, inventory, and cargo across warehouses, transportation hubs, and production facilities. These workers perform physical material handling tasks including loading, unloading, sorting, and securing freight for transport. With over 2.95 million workers employed nationwide, this role forms the backbone of America's logistics and supply chain operations.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
Workers begin by reading work orders or receiving oral instructions to determine material handling assignments and equipment needs. They move freight, stock, and materials between storage areas, loading docks, delivery vehicles, and ships using manual labor and basic equipment. Throughout the day, they install protective devices like bracing and padding to prevent cargo damage during transport, attach identifying tags to containers, and record units handled on production sheets. Tasks include sorting cargo before loading, maintaining equipment storage areas to protect inventory, and carrying tools and supplies from storage locations. Workers frequently attach slings and hooks to lift cargo and may adjust controls to guide cranes, booms, or other lifting equipment.

WHO THRIVES:
Individuals who succeed in this role possess exceptional physical capabilities, particularly static strength and trunk strength, as demonstrated by the high importance ratings for these abilities. They exhibit strong dependability and attention to detail work styles, essential for maintaining inventory accuracy and workplace safety. Effective workers demonstrate realistic and conventional personality traits, preferring structured, hands-on work with clear procedures and tangible outcomes. They possess adequate oral comprehension and communication skills to follow instructions and coordinate with supervisors and coworkers. Successful laborers maintain stamina and multilimb coordination while working in physically demanding environments that require consistent manual dexterity.

CAREER ENTRY:
This occupation requires minimal formal preparation, with 88.9% of workers holding only a high school diploma or equivalent and 10.6% having less than a high school education. Entry-level positions provide on-the-job training in proper lifting techniques, equipment operation, and safety protocols. Most employers seek candidates with basic physical fitness, reliability, and willingness to perform repetitive manual labor in various weather conditions.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Workers can advance to specialized equipment operator roles such as Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators or Hoist and Winch Operators with additional training. Career progression may lead to warehouse supervisor positions, shipping and receiving coordination, or inventory management roles. Some workers transition to skilled trades like Maintenance Workers or move into transportation roles as delivery drivers or logistics coordinators.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
The occupation employs 2.95 million workers with a median annual wage of $40,240 according to BLS OEWS May 2025 data. Wages range from $31,270 at the 10th percentile to $55,140 at the 90th percentile, with significant geographic variation from Puerto Rico ($24,560) to Minnesota ($46,280). Transportation and Warehousing leads employment with 983,490 workers, followed by Administrative and Support Services with 506,250 workers. The rise of e-commerce and just-in-time manufacturing continues driving demand for material handlers. However, wage growth remains constrained by the role's low skill requirements and high worker availability.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
Physical material handling tasks face moderate automation risk from robotic systems and automated guided vehicles in larger facilities. However, the role's flexibility in handling diverse materials, working in varied environments, and performing complex manual dexterity tasks provides some protection from complete automation in the near term.

--- REASONED EDGES ---
  [career_pathway] Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Natural career progression involving similar material handling work with equipment operation skills.
    data: Related occupation listed
    data: Similar work environment
    data: Equipment operation transferable skills
  [task_similarity] Packers and Packagers, Hand (53-7064.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles involve manual handling and organizing of materials with similar physical requirements.
    data: Handling and Moving Objects work activity
    data: Manual Dexterity ability
    data: Realistic RIASEC profile
  [skill_overlap] Conveyor Operators and Tenders (53-7011.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Shared Operations Monitoring and Operation and Control transferable skills for equipment oversight.
    data: Operations Monitoring transferable skill
    data: Transportation knowledge area
  [knowledge_overlap] Hoist and Winch Operators (53-7041.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both require Transportation knowledge and equipment operation capabilities in logistics environments.
    data: Transportation knowledge
    data: Equipment operation work activities
  [riasec_cluster] Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders (51-9111.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both exhibit Realistic-Conventional RIASEC profiles favoring hands-on, structured work environments.
    data: Realistic RIASEC primary
    data: Conventional RIASEC secondary
    data: Manual dexterity requirements

--- NORMALIZER SIGNALS ---
  match_keywords   : ['laborer', 'freight handler', 'material mover', 'warehouse worker', 'cargo handler', 'dock worker', 'loader', 'stock handler']
  exclude_keywords : ['machine operator', 'equipment technician', 'driver', 'supervisor', 'coordinator']
  title_patterns   : ['*laborer*', '*freight*mover*', '*material*handler*', '*warehouse*worker*', '*loader*']
  common_variations: ['warehouse laborer', 'freight laborer', 'material handler', 'cargo laborer', 'dock laborer', 'loading dock worker', 'general laborer', 'warehouse associate']

total_terms    : 40
top_words      : ['tendency', 'equipment', 'others', 'materials', 'principles', 'production', 'objects', 'includes', 'control', 'identifying', 'techniques', 'ideas', 'needs', 'procedures', 'physical', 'body', 'performing', 'material', 'hand', 'problems']
source_layers  : onet_tasks | onet_dimensions | dwas | wikipedia | inference

TERM                    COUNT     FREQ  DOMINANT SOURCE      SOURCE BREAKDOWN
──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
tendency                   42  0.01562  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
equipment                  38  0.01414  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:61%  inference:16%  onet_tasks:13%
others                     38  0.01414  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
materials                  19  0.00707  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:53%  dwas:26%  inference:16%
principles                 16  0.00595  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
production                 14  0.00521  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:57%  onet_tasks:14%  inference:14%
objects                    14  0.00521  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:86%  dwas:14%
includes                   12  0.00446  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
control                    12  0.00446  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
identifying                11  0.00409  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:73%  onet_tasks:18%  inference:9%
techniques                 11  0.00409  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:91%  inference:9%
ideas                      11  0.00409  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
needs                      10  0.00372  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:80%  onet_tasks:10%  inference:10%
procedures                 10  0.00372  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:80%  dwas:10%  inference:10%
physical                   10  0.00372  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:60%  inference:40%
body                       10  0.00372  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
performing                 10  0.00372  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:80%  dwas:10%  inference:10%
material                    9  0.00335  inference            inference:56%  onet_dimensions:33%  onet_tasks:11%
hand                        9  0.00335  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:78%  onet_tasks:22%
problems                    9  0.00335  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
resources                   9  0.00335  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
operations                  9  0.00335  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:67%  inference:22%  dwas:11%
moving                      9  0.00335  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:78%  dwas:22%
handling                    9  0.00335  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:56%  inference:44%
events                      9  0.00335  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  wikipedia:11%
activities                  9  0.00335  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
quickly                     9  0.00335  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
orientation                 9  0.00335  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
devices                     8  0.00298  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:62%  onet_tasks:25%  inference:12%
cargo                       8  0.00298  inference            inference:50%  onet_tasks:25%  dwas:25%
needed                      8  0.00298  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  onet_tasks:12%
tools                       8  0.00298  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:62%  onet_tasks:25%  inference:12%
move                        8  0.00298  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:25%  onet_dimensions:25%  dwas:25%
products                    8  0.00298  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:62%  dwas:25%  onet_tasks:12%
monitoring                  8  0.00298  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
rules                       8  0.00298  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
management                  8  0.00298  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  inference:12%
standards                   8  0.00298  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
actions                     8  0.00298  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
developing                  8  0.00298  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%