How do they match: Hoist and Winch Operators

  • Material Handler

  • Attach, fasten, and disconnect cables or lines to loads, materials, and equipment, using hand tools.
  • Move or reposition hoists, winches, loads and materials, manually or using equipment and machines such as trucks, cars, and hand trucks.
  • Select loads or materials according to weight and size specifications.
  • Signal and assist other workers loading or unloading materials.
  • Tend auxiliary equipment, such as jacks, slings, cables, or stop blocks, to facilitate moving items or materials for further processing.

  • Communicate with others to coordinate material handling or movement.
  • Load shipments, belongings, or materials.
  • Maintain material moving equipment in good working condition.
  • Move materials, equipment, or supplies.
  • Position material handling equipment.
  • Select project materials.