Stevedore Labourers in Mining, Construction & Transport

Thoroughly understand ramp safety requirements and procedures.

Know the basic principles and practices of warehouse operations such as goods storage. Understand and satisfy customer needs and requirements while effectively utilising warehouse equipment, space and labour.

The national regulations governing the loading and unloading of cargo in ports within that country.

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The body of conventions, guidelines and rules which dictate the activity of loading and unloading cargo in international ports.

The legal regulations that apply in the transportation of potentially dangerous goods, and the procedures involved in classifying such materials.

Understand the information displayed in loading charts showing the weight of shipments loaded in trailers. Read loading charts for the transport of larger items, dangerous materials or shipments that need …

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

The capacity and the limits of the commissioned vehicle in terms of weight, type of cargo it can handle, and other cargo loading specifications.

Examine an organisation's planning details of production, their expected output units, quality, quantity, cost, time available and labour requirements. Provide suggestions in order to improve products, service quality and reduce …

Check machinery and equipment to ensure reliable performance during use and operations in worksites.

Lift heavy weights and apply ergonomic lifting techniques to avoid damaging the body.

Drive, manoeuvre and park tractors, trailers and lorries on roads, around tight corners, and in parking spaces.

Identify differences between colours, such as shades of colour.

Operate a forklift, a vehicle with a pronged device in front for lifting and carrying heavy loads.

Drive defensively to maximise road safety and save time, money, and lives; anticipate the actions of other road users.

Possess the communication abilities to relay messages through a radio and telephone system.

Demonstrate degrees of maturity by fully understanding one's own qualities and abilities which can serve as sources of confidence in different situations.

Select and use ICT systems for a variety of complex tasks in order to meet a variety of needs.

Properly position, cushion, restrain and balance cargo.

Apply techniques required to stack materials into containers. Use techniques to maximise the space in containers.

Assess the two kinds of stability of vessels, namely transversal and longitudinal.

Assess the trim stability of vessels, referring to the stability of a vessel while it is in a static condition.

Have the physical abilities to climb on and into railcars following adequate security procedures.

Ensure that the content of shipments corresponds with the respective shipping documentation.

Handle intermodal equipment e.g. cranes, sideloaders, forklifts and hostler trucks.

Measure the passage of time, often with the assistance of a clock or stopwatch.

Perform general physical activities in warehouse such as loading, unloading and sorting goods; operate handling equipment.

Operate on-board computer systems in heavy trucks and vehicles; communicate with yard management computer system.

Operate voice pick systems applying various picking methods; work using verbal instructions and prompts via headphones and a microphone.

Organise the weight of loads to prevent overloading and imbalances in lifting equipment.

Shunt inbound freight loads to and from railcars for inbound and outbound trains.

Shunt outbound freight loads to and from inbound and outbound trains.

Transport goods in the warehouse and place them in the appropriate and designated locations with precision in order maximise used of space. Operate forklifts or other instruments in this activity.

Interpret how the supply chain improvements will impact company profits. Intensify the improvement in those processes that will streamline the supply chain most effectively while generating most profit.

Perform work on uneven surfaces; climb ladders and execute tasks on top of railcars.

Know the most widely applied regulatory schemes for the transportation of dangerous materials. Know specific regulatory frameworks such as IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) for air transport, or International Maritime …

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Know and control deck and safety equipment and vessel lifting facilities.

Carry out chilling, freezing and cooling operation processes to food products such as fruit and vegetables, fish, meat, catering food. Prepare food products for extended periods of storage or half …

Handle and store fuels and assess their potential risks and dangers.

Operate motorised winches and hoists used by marine riggers; assist in the operation of sail-powered systems.