How do they match: Hoist and Winch Operators

  • Hoist and Winch Operators

  • Material Handler

  • Move levers, pedals, and throttles to stop, start, and regulate speeds of hoist or winch drums in response to hand, bell, buzzer, telephone, loud-speaker, or whistle signals, or by observing dial indicators or cable marks.
  • Move or reposition hoists, winches, loads and materials, manually or using equipment and machines such as trucks, cars, and hand trucks.
  • Apply hand or foot brakes and move levers to lock hoists or winches.
  • Attach, fasten, and disconnect cables or lines to loads, materials, and equipment, using hand tools.
  • Operate compressed air, diesel, electric, gasoline, or steam-driven hoists or winches to control movement of cableways, cages, derricks, draglines, loaders, railcars, or skips.
  • 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.

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