Credentials for Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand
9 credential programs ladder toward this occupation. Median wage on completion: $38,940 · projected growth +1.5%. See full occupation profile →
Certificate
Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM)
Institute of Hazardous Materials Management (IHMM)
$199 cost
Hazardous materials identification and handling in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.Planning and preparing for and responding to hazmat emergencies and incidents.Sampling and analysis (of air, water, soil, waste) for potential contaminants.Execute site investigation and remediation.Knowledge of hazmat program or project management.
Course
Managing Collection Systems
Solid Waste Association of North America
$250 cost
Plan and manage residential solid waste and recyclables collection systems in municipal environmentsDesign and operate municipal solid waste collection systems to support efficient service deliveryEvaluate collection service methods, types, and service levels to optimize waste collection operationsSelect and maintain collection equipment based on design specifications and operational needsApply proven collection methods to improve efficiency in residential waste collection systemsDevelop and implement collection vehicle routing strategies to optimize operational performance
Course
Managing Integrated Solid Waste Management Systems
Solid Waste Association of North America
$250 cost
Plan and manage integrated municipal solid waste systems to support effective operationsApply regulatory considerations and public education strategies in solid waste management contextsUnderstand and manage facility operations including landfills, transfer stations, and waste-to-energy facilitiesDesign and manage collection systems for municipal solid waste operationsDevelop and manage recycling and reuse programs to support sustainability goalsManage hard-to-handle wastes using appropriate handling and disposal strategies
Certificate
Smart Work Ethic
AMIK, Inc.
AL
Apprenticeship
Teamsters Local 705: Material Moving Worker
Teamsters Local 705
Active ListeningCoordinationManual DexterityMechanical KnowledgeMultilimb CoordinationProduction & Processing
Apprenticeship
Teamsters Local 959: Material Moving Worker
Teamsters Local 959
Active ListeningCoordinationManual DexterityMechanical KnowledgeMultilimb CoordinationProduction & Processing
Apprenticeship
Teamsters Local 988 (Houston): Material Moving Worker
Teamsters Local 988 (Houston)
Active ListeningCoordinationManual DexterityMechanical KnowledgeMultilimb CoordinationProduction & Processing
Course
Transfer Station Management (TSM-US Version)
Solid Waste Association of North America
$250 cost
Plan and design transfer stations by applying site selection factors, local requirements, and conceptual design principles in waste management systemsDescribe site-specific characteristics including building design, peak flows, waste processing, and hauling technologies in transfer station operationsImplement procedures to protect transfer station property, identify problematic waste, and ensure regulatory complianceMinimize risk to personnel by maintaining and properly using equipment in transfer station environmentsApply regulatory compliance requirements and develop comprehensive record-keeping programs in transfer station managementCommunicate proactively with employers, customers, regulators, and the public to support effective transfer station operations