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RetailGreen JobOccupation aligned to O*NET green economy classifications.

Laborer and Freight, Stock, and Material Mover, Hand

Manually move freight, stock, luggage, or other materials, or perform other general labor. Includes all manual laborers not elsewhere classified.

Annual openings

4,792

Median wage

$45,370

Typical education

High school (GED)

Growth 2026–2032

+9%

Median wage source: Colorado BLS OEWS (2025).

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Typical education

High school (GED)

Credential requirement

Credential requirements not reported

Work experience

No previous work experience is required.

Is this work a fit?

What the work actually feels like

How people in this career tend to spend their time, the interests it draws on, and a look at a typical day.

Work style

The type of work can vary by job and employer.

  • With childrenNo
  • On a computerNo
  • OutdoorsMay vary
  • With your handsYes

Interests it draws on

  • Manufacturing

Automation exposure

High exposure

Many tasks are repeatable, so technology could reshape the day-to-day over time.

A typical day

  1. Maintain equipment storage areas to ensure that inventory is protected.
  2. Read work orders or receive oral instructions to determine work assignments or material or equipment needs.
  3. 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.
  4. Install protective devices, such as bracing, padding, or strapping, to prevent shifting or damage to items being transported.
  5. Attach identifying tags to containers or mark them with identifying information.
  6. Record numbers of units handled or moved, using daily production sheets or work tickets.
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