United States
Keyword
Loader,
Transport Associate,
Logistic Assistant,
Logistic Officer,
Operations Clerk,
Helper,
Logistic Co-ordinator,
Stores Executive,
Officer Stores,
Logistic Operations Executive,
Warehouse Executive
Minimum Preferably 7th standard pass Certified training for Loader/Unloader (programme aligned to LSC/Q1110 released by Logistics Skill Council)
Freshers may apply
The tasks a Loader/Unloader is expected to perform include: Preparing and performing loading and unloading tasks
Obtaining information, inspecting, gathering equipment and making space for unloading and loading
Selecting, unloading, segregating, tallying, verifying and delivering goods
Inspecting, grouping, verifying and loading items Carrying out post-loading and post-unloading activities like housekeeping and reporting to the management
Knowledge of the types goods being handled and their loading methods
Ability to read labels and understand special handling requirements of goods
Understanding work place hazards and safe operating practices
Knowledge of material handling equipment used to load large and heavy items
Expertise in arranging goods to maximise truck space
Understand the coding scheme being followed for labelling of different items
Communication skills
Time management skills
Organisational skills
Analytical thinking
It is not a desk job
Work from home is not available
Part-time work is not available
It involves travelling
The job does not involve team handling
Working hours
Working is generally 5/6 days a week and a minimum of 8 hours a day
The job role involves working in shifts including nights
Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?Maybe
Occupational Hazards
Injury while handling sharp goods and heavy objects, pallet trolleys, etc. may occur while loading/unloading goods
Health Risks
Exposure to harmful materials, chemicals, gases, etc. may cause respiratory and other disorders
For freshers - 5,000 to 8,000 per month
For candidates with upto 2 yearsexperience - 8,000 to 10,000 per month
For candidates with over 2 yearsexperience 10,000 to 18,000 per month
(These figures are indicative and subject to change)
Warehousing Industry in India
The warehousing industry in India is currently valued at 745bn (FY 2013) and has been growing at 15% for the last 3 years.ValueNotesestimates that the industry will grow at a rate of 18% till 2017.
The unorganised sector will continue to dominate accounting for around 90% of the industry by 2015. Of the organised sector, the industrial segment will constitute a higher share of warehousing demand, viz. engineering, pharmaceutical and electronics goods.
India Logistics Future Trends
There have been several key indicators to the future trend in the Indian logistics sector. The demand for logistics services has been largely driven by the remarkable growth of the Indian economy. Logistics sector is estimated to contribute around 13 per cent of the GDP, which is comparatively higher than other developed countries.
Logistic companies and companies that have warehouses generally have vacancies for Loader/Unloader.
There are logistic third party agencies that employ loaders on contracts
Ports, cargo, shipping, airlines, automotive, etc. are some industries and areas that have vacancies Loader/Unloader
Vacancies are located across the country
The vacancies increase in cities with ports and major airports
Mumbai/Navi Mumbai, Cochin, Chennai, Delhi/NCR, Kolkata, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Baroda are some of the main cities with the requirements
Will be updated
Indian Institute of Logistics
No 6, Esplanade, 2nd floor,
Southern India Chamber of Commerce Building,
Chennai - 600 108.
Ph:044-25345013 / 14
Ph:044-64613944 / 55
Confederation of Indian Industry Institute of Logistics
10th Floor, IIT Madras Research Park,
Kanagam Road, Taramani,
Chennai 600113
Tamilnadu, India
Phone: 044 4292 8900
Indian Institute of Materials Management
Plot Nos. 102 & 104, Sector - 15, Institutional Area
CBD Belapur, Navi Mumbai - 400614
Phone (022) 27571022
Education Wing (022) 27565592
E-mail : iimmedu@mtnl.net.in
