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stevedore

Stevedores sort, handle, load and unload freight into over-the-road equipment in accordance with oral and written instructions, as well as state regulations. They move freight such as boxes, bulky items, or even large pallets of goods to and from storage areas and onto transport vehicles.

stevedore stevedores sort, handle, load and unload freight into over-the-road equipment in accordance with oral and written instructions, as well as state regulations. The role shows moderate AI exposure (0.50 on a 0-1 scale) — some tasks are being automated but the role adapts. The most in-demand skills for the role include warehouse operations, international regulations for cargo handling, laws on the transportation of dangerous goods, safety regulations for warehouses, national regulations on handling cargo.

AI exposure
5.0/10
automation risk

Top skills

warehouse operations international regulations for cargo handling laws on the transportation of dangerous goods safety regulations for warehouses national regulations on handling cargo vehicle cargo capacity loading charts for transportation of goods ramp safety requirements work on uneven surfaces assess trim of vessels

Frequently asked questions

What does stevedore do?

Stevedores sort, handle, load and unload freight into over-the-road equipment in accordance with oral and written instructions, as well as state regulations. They move freight such as boxes, bulky items, or even large pallets of goods to and from storage areas and onto transport vehicles.

What skills does stevedore need?

The most in-demand skills for this role include warehouse operations, international regulations for cargo handling, laws on the transportation of dangerous goods, safety regulations for warehouses, national regulations on handling cargo, vehicle cargo capacity. These are the skills O*NET identifies as most important for competent performance.

Will AI replace stevedore?

Our AI-durability model gives stevedore a score of 0.50 on a 0-1 scale (higher = more exposure). That places it at moderate AI exposure — some tasks are being automated but the role adapts. Learning to work with AI tools rather than against them is the path forward.

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