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75101.02 – Material handlers (equipment operators)

Material handlers (equipment operators) handle, move, load and unload materials by using a variety of material handling equipment.

Overview

Example job titles

  • Forklift truck operator
  • Pallet loader operator

Core competencies

  • Operation Monitoring of Machinery and Equipment to identify basic warning signs, report malfunctions and ensuring safe and efficient material handling under supervision
  • Operation and Control to operate winches and other loading devices, industrial trucks, tractors, conveyors, loaders and other equipment to transport materials, grain and other materials
  • Depth Perception to judge distances accurately, for precise equipment operation and safe maneuvering in close quarters and around obstacles for loading, stacking and unloading materials without collisions
  • Multi-Signal Response to rapidly interpret and respond to visual, auditory and tactile cues to maneuver equipment with precision and ensure efficient, safe handling of diverse materials in dynamic environments
  • Stress Tolerance to remain calm and focused when managing heavy loads, operating machinery in fast-paced environments and navigating tight schedules, while prioritizing safety and precision
  • Knowledge in Vehicle, Machinery and Equipment Operations to understand operating complex material-handling machinery, optimizing efficiency in loading, moving and unloading materials in various environments, while adhering to safety protocols

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

  • Move household appliances and furniture onto and off moving trucks or vans
  • Operate winches and other loading devices to load and unload materials onto and off trucks, railway cars and loading docks of warehouses and industrial establishments
  • Operate industrial trucks, tractors, loaders and other equipment to transport materials to and from transportation vehicles and loading docks and to store and retrieve materials in warehouses
  • Connect hoses or pipes and operate equipment to load and unload liquid petroleum, chemical or other products into or from tank cars, tank trucks or storage tanks
  • Operate equipment to dump materials such as coal, ore and grain into or to remove materials from railway cars, trucks or other vehicles
  • Operate conveyors and equipment to transfer grain or other materials from transportation vehicles to elevators, bins or other storage areas

Additional information

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Similar occupations classified elsewhere

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NOC hierarchy breakdown

NOC version

NOC 2021 Version 1.0

Broad occupational category

7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations

TEER

5 – Occupations usually require short-term work demonstration and no formal education

Major group

75 – Helpers and labourers and other transport drivers, operators and labourers

Sub-major group

751 – Helpers and labourers

Minor group

7510 – Longshore workers and material handlers

Unit group

75101 – Material handlers

Occupational profile

75101.02 – Material handlers (equipment operators)

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