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Cargo and Freight Handler
Occupation Code: 9333
Alternative titles: Baggage Handler, Warehouse Porter, Loader
Work environment
Job description and duties
Cargo and Freight Handlers prepare cargo for transport and un/load cargo. A Cargo and Freight Handler is typically expected to:
• Package furniture, machinery, equipment and other goods in preparation for transport (where applicable)
• Sort and label goods prior to loading or unloading
• Load cargo onto vans, trucks, ships, aircraft, or other form of transport
• Load goods onto conveyor belts or into pipe systems
• Deliver goods to location
• Connect pipe mechanisms to transfer liquid
and gaseous substances between vehicles,
vessels and ground-based installations
• Move and stack goods inside a warehouse
• Report any incidents, damages or missing
goods to the Supervisor
• Prepare and attach baggage claim checks
and stack baggage on carts or conveyors (where applicable)
Cargo and Freight Handlers may work in a variety of different environments including harbours, airports, factories, warehouses and ships. Cargo and Freight Handlers may need to travel together with their cargo in order to unload it once it has arrived at the destination.
Cargo and Freight Handlers typically work on a full-time basis. Part-time opportunities may be available. Depending on the operating hours of their place of work, working hours may be organised into different shifts. Working during weekends and public holidays is typically required.
Occupation data
Entry level education / special licences / warrants
Although there are no specific educational requirements to work as a Cargo and Freight Handler, a School Leaving Certificate may be required.
Additionally a clean Police Conduct Certificate may be required.
On-the-job training is usually offered by the employer.
Number of employees (2017)
425
Share of foreigners (2017)
12%
Job Outlook (2018 - 2022)
+18%
Median Pay (per annum)
€9,200
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