SOC 53-7062
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand
Risk Score
โ ๏ธ54/100
Elevated
US Employment
๐ฅ2,982,530
Total workers
Median Wage
๐ฐ$39K
$31K โ $53K
Projected Growth
๐+1.5%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
๐ค18/100
Low exposure
๐ก Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand face a risk score of 54/100 โ 10 points above the national average of 44. With only 18/100 GenAI exposure, most core tasks remain resistant to current AI capabilities. See our methodology โ
๐ก Workers in this field earn $39K. The 3 recommended career transitions all maintain competitive wages while reducing automation exposure. Explore transition paths โ
๐ AI Impact Analysis
With a risk score of 54/100, Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like drone delivery displacing last-mile logistics workers are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 2,982,530 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in manual loading of irregular and fragile cargo and navigating complex urban environments with obstacles to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths โ
โ ๏ธ Top Risk Factors
Drone delivery displacing last-mile logistics workers
AI traffic management and fleet coordination
Predictive maintenance reducing manual inspection needs
AI route optimization reducing dispatcher roles
๐ก๏ธ Tasks Safe from Automation
Manual loading of irregular and fragile cargo
Navigating complex urban environments with obstacles
Emergency situation response and quick decision-making
Customer interaction and conflict resolution during delivery
๐ Task Automation Breakdown
Based on O*NET task analysis and GenAI exposure scoring. Shows the estimated proportion of this occupation's core tasks that are automatable by current AI, augmented by AI tools, or require essential human skills.
๐ O*NET Task Profile
Maintain equipment storage areas to ensure that inventory is protected.
Read work orders or receive oral instructions to determine work assignments or material or equipment needs.
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.
Sort materials, such as metals, glass, wood, paper or plastics, into appropriate containers for recycling.
Clean recycling yard by sweeping, raking, picking up broken glass and loose paper debris, or moving barrels and bins.
๐ป Technology Skills
Computer aided design CAD software
Data base user interface and query software
Video conferencing software
Word processing software
Operating system software
๐ Key Knowledge Areas
Production and Processing
Mechanical
Administration and Management
Public Safety and Security
Customer and Personal Service
๐ vs National Average
National avg: $46K
National avg: 44/100
National avg: 38/100
National avg: 3.7%
๐ Career Transition Paths
| Occupation | Risk | Wage | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors | 25 | $62K | 73% |
| Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors | 29 | $64K | 80% |
| Air Transportation Workers | 31 | $107K | 76% |