Stevedore jobs in Finland
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 – how much is the pay in Finland?
What the trade paid in 2024
| Median | 16.46 €/h |
|---|---|
| Bottom tenth | 12.90 €/h |
| Top tenth | 22.07 €/h |
| Employees | 42,304 |
Pay by sex, 2024
| Sex | Median | Employees |
|---|---|---|
| Women | 15.61 €/h | 8,827 |
| Men | 16.70 €/h | 33,477 |
Stevedore - Which skills are essential?
Know the basic principles and practices of warehouse operations such as goods storage. Understand and satisfy customer needs and requirements while effectively utilising warehouse equipment, space and labour.
Perform work on uneven surfaces; climb ladders and execute tasks on top of railcars.
The body of conventions, guidelines and rules which dictate the activity of loading and unloading cargo in international ports.
Assess the trim stability of vessels, referring to the stability of a vessel while it is in a static condition.
Shunt inbound freight loads to and from railcars for inbound and outbound trains.
The legal regulations that apply in the transportation of potentially dangerous goods, and the procedures involved in classifying such materials.
Operate voice pick systems applying various picking methods; work using verbal instructions and prompts via headphones and a microphone.
Operate a forklift, a vehicle with a pronged device in front for lifting and carrying heavy loads.
Shunt outbound freight loads to and from inbound and outbound trains.
Identify differences between colours, such as shades of colour.
Select and use ICT systems for a variety of complex tasks in order to meet a variety of needs.
Ensure that the content of shipments corresponds with the respective shipping documentation.
Apply techniques required to stack materials into containers. Use techniques to maximise the space in containers.
Interpret how the supply chain improvements will impact company profits. Intensify the improvement in those processes that will streamline the supply chain most effectively while generating most profit.
Assess the two kinds of stability of vessels, namely transversal and longitudinal.
The body of warehouse safety procedures and regulations to prevent incidents and hazards. Follow safety regulations and inspect equipment.
Organise the weight of loads to prevent overloading and imbalances in lifting equipment.
The national regulations governing the loading and unloading of cargo in ports within that country.
Properly position, cushion, restrain and balance cargo.
The capacity and the limits of the commissioned vehicle in terms of weight, type of cargo it can handle, and other cargo loading specifications.
Check machinery and equipment to ensure reliable performance during use and operations in worksites.
Demonstrate degrees of maturity by fully understanding one's own qualities and abilities which can serve as sources of confidence in different situations.
Have the physical abilities to climb on and into railcars following adequate security procedures.
Possess the communication abilities to relay messages through a radio and telephone system.
Perform general physical activities in warehouse such as loading, unloading and sorting goods; operate handling equipment.
Operate on-board computer systems in heavy trucks and vehicles; communicate with yard management computer system.
Measure the passage of time, often with the assistance of a clock or stopwatch.
Drive, manoeuvre and park tractors, trailers and lorries on roads, around tight corners, and in parking spaces.
Examine an organisation's planning details of production, their expected output units, quality, quantity, cost, time available and labour requirements. Provide suggestions in order to improve products, service quality and reduce costs.
Lift heavy weights and apply ergonomic lifting techniques to avoid damaging the body.
Maintain a temperate mental state and effective performance under pressure or adverse circumstances.
Understand the information displayed in loading charts showing the weight of shipments loaded in trailers. Read loading charts for the transport of larger items, dangerous materials or shipments that need special care.
Transport goods in the warehouse and place them in the appropriate and designated locations with precision in order maximise used of space. Operate forklifts or other instruments in this activity.
Handle intermodal equipment e.g. cranes, sideloaders, forklifts and hostler trucks.
Adapt service approach when circumstances change.
Thoroughly understand ramp safety requirements and procedures.
Drive defensively to maximise road safety and save time, money, and lives; anticipate the actions of other road users.
Stevedore - Which skills are useful but not essential?
Operate motorised winches and hoists used by marine riggers; assist in the operation of sail-powered systems.
Know and control deck and safety equipment and vessel lifting facilities.
Handle and store fuels and assess their potential risks and dangers.
Carry out chilling, freezing and cooling operation processes to food products such as fruit and vegetables, fish, meat, catering food. Prepare food products for extended periods of storage or half prepared food. Ensure safety and nutrition qualities of frozen goods and preserve products in accordance with specified temperatures.
Know the most widely applied regulatory schemes for the transportation of dangerous materials. Know specific regulatory frameworks such as IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) for air transport, or International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code ("IMDG Code") for transportation of hazardous materials by sea.