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Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand
Transportation and Material Moving · SOC 53-7062
0.0% AI Exposure — Low
$40,240
Median Annual Salary
Bright ↗
O*NET Outlook
434,700
Proj. Annual Openings
2,950,280
Employment (OEWS 2025)
100/100
AI Resiliency Score
AI exposure from the Anthropic Economic Index (2025); salary from BLS; skills from O*NET. See /sources.
AI Exposure Analysis
AI Exposure0.0%
AI Resiliency100/100
Exposure BandLow
Sector Avg. Exposure0.8%
Top Skills
1.Operation and Control
2.Active Listening
3.Monitoring
4.Operations Monitoring
5.Critical Thinking
O*NET occupation profile
What this work involves
Manually move freight, stock, luggage, or other materials, or perform other general labor. Includes all manual laborers not elsewhere classified.
Common titles: Laborer, Loader, Material Handler, Merchandise Pick Up Associate, Merchandise Receiving Associate, Receiver
Representative Tasks
- •Maintain equipment storage areas to ensure that inventory is protected.
- •Read work orders or receive oral instructions to determine work assignments or material or equipment needs.
- •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.
- •Install protective devices, such as bracing, padding, or strapping, to prevent shifting or damage to items being transported.
- •Sort cargo before loading and unloading.
Detailed Work Activities
- •Secure cargo.
- •Monitor cargo area conditions.
- •Sort materials or objects for processing or transport.
- •Mark materials or objects for identification.
- •Receive information or instructions for performing work assignments.
Tools & Technologies
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Employment Projections & AI Exposure
15
Occupations Shown
0.8%
Avg AI Exposure
6
Bright Outlook
Sector Comparison
| Metric | This Career | Sector Average |
|---|---|---|
| AI Exposure | 0.0% | 0.8% |
| Outlook | Bright ↗ | 24% Bright |
| Median Salary | $40,240 | N/A |
| AI Resiliency | 100/100 | N/A |