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Ship Loaders

Description

Tasks and Duties

Job Requirements

Education

Salary

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Ship Loaders

Job Requirements


Examples of knowledge and skills required


Work Activities of Ship Loaders

Importance
Activity
92% 

Controlling Machines and Processes

  • operate cleaning equipment
  • operate material moving, loading, or unloading equipment
  • operate mix or blending machine
  • operate power driven pumps
  • use two-way radio or mobile phone
  • operate gas, petroleum, or power distribution equipment
  • operate petroleum pumping equipment

76% 

Getting Information

    76% 

    Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings

    • monitor production machinery/equipment operation to detect problems

    72% 

    Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material

    • examine products or work to verify conformance to specifications

    72% 

    Handling and Moving Objects

    • collect samples for testing

    72% 

    Documenting/Recording Information

    • maintain production or work records
    • attach or mark identification onto products or containers

    68% 

    Performing General Physical Activities

      64% 

      Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People

        64% 

        Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

        • confer with engineering, technical or manufacturing personnel

        60% 

        Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events

          60% 

          Processing Information

          • measure, weigh, or count products or materials

          60% 

          Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards

          • perform safety inspections in transportation setting

          56% 

          Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information

            56% 

            Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others

              56% 

              Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment

              • adjust production equipment/machinery setup

              52% 

              Making Decisions and Solving Problems


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