Materials Handler Labourers in Mining, Construction & Transport

The specific principles and techniques used in order to determine the approapriate level of inventory required.

Packaging codes and markings required to implement proper handling procedures for goods.

Dispose of waste materials which pose no risk to health and safety in a manner which complies with recycling and waste management procedures.

Apply the relevant health and safety procedures in construction in order to prevent accidents, pollution and other risks.

Check construction supplies for damage, moisture, loss or other problems before using the material.

Receive incoming construction supplies, handle the transaction and enter the supplies into any internal administration system.

Fasten bands around stacks or articles, prior to shipment or storage.

Manually or automatically sort waste by separating it into its different elements.

Make use of various types of communication channels such as verbal, handwritten, digital and telephonic communication with the purpose of constructing and sharing ideas or information.

Pack and deliver the packed goods to a shipping carrier.

Stack items according to the stock control instructions received.

Implement efficiency plans developed by managers in facilities. Use techniques, resources, and training in order to improve workplace efficiency.

Use lifting equipment and machines to stack weighty products such as stone slabs or bricks on portable platforms so that they can be stored and moved.

Ability to load and unload pallets on vehicles in a safe way.

Develop and Implement new warehouse layouts in order to maintain facilities in good working order; issue work orders for repair and replacement operations.

Keep stock control systems up to date and ensure inventory accuracy.

Manage warehouse inventory and control storage and movement of warehouse goods. Monitor transactions such as shipping, receiving and putaway.

Be able to operate pallet jack and similar motorised warehouse equipment, for loading and storage purposes.

Operate systems for recording product, packaging, and order information in specific formats and types of record.

Pick orders in warehouses destined for dispatching, ensuring that correct numbers and types of goods are loaded and dispatched. Tag and mark product items as requested.

Stack goods and manufactured products into containers without special treatment or procedure.

Label containers and container tags or products; use warehouse marking and labelling tools.

Understand different modalities of transport such as air, sea, or intermodal freight transport. Specialise in one of the modalities and possess a deeper knowledge of the details and procedures of …

Regulations and safety procedures which are involved in the transportation of hazardous materials and products, such as hazardous waste, chemicals, explosives, and flammable materials.

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Know road transport regulations at regional, national, and European level in matters of safety and environmental requirements.

The body of warehouse safety procedures and regulations to prevent incidents and hazards. Follow safety regulations and inspect equipment.

Take measurements on site and estimate the amount of materials required for the construction or restoration project.

Make sure the materials are fit to be used together, and if there are any foreseeable interferences.

Dispose of dangerous materials such as chemical or radioactive substances according to environmental and to health and safety regulations.

Be able to drive vehicles; have the approapriate type of driving license according to the type of motor vehicle used.

Follow written directions in order to perform a task or carry out a step-by-step procedure.

Use GPS Systems.

Order required materials for the construction project, taking care to purchase the most suitable material for a good price.

Pack different kinds of goods such as finished manufactured products or goods in use. Pack goods by hand in boxes, bags and other types of containers.

Bring construction materials, tools and equipment to the construction site and store them properly taking various aspects into account such as the workers' safety and protection from deterioration.

Assemble goods coming from in manufacturing processes or in removing activities.

Maintain the work area of the warehouse in an organised and clean manner.

Use different specialised handling for products that are delicate and tend to be broken or damaged easily.

Track the inventory by operating barcode scanning devices.