Material Moving Workers, All Other
Transportation and Material Moving
Moves goods by hand or with machines such as forklifts and pallet jacks, loading and unloading vehicles as needed. Inspects items for damage or defects and keeps work areas clean and organized. Follows safety rules while handling loads that are not assigned to a more specific material-moving title. Work happens on the floor around vehicles and equipment rather than at a desk. A match for people who prefer physical, hands-on work, clear safety rules, and keeping materials in order.
Annual Median Wage in Field (2025)
$41'800
Median Wage Market Position
$41'800
What you might do
- Move goods by hand or with machines
- Load and unload cargo from vehicles
- Operate forklifts or walk-behind pallet jacks
- Check incoming materials for damage
- Follow safety rules on the work floor
- Keep storage areas clean and orderly
Skills that matter
- Operating forklifts and pallet jacks
- Loading and unloading goods from vehicles
- Moving materials by hand
- Inspecting materials for damage
- Following workplace safety protocols
- Keeping work areas clean and organized
AI & the future of this role
Routine lifting, sorting, and moving on predictable floors is increasingly within reach of warehouse robots and guided vehicles. Irregular loads, crowded mixed sites, and on-the-spot safety calls still favor human handlers, though overall demand for this catch-all work looks soft.
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