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9151 MESSENGERS, PACKAGE AND LUGGAGE PORTERS AND DELIVERERS
 


    Messengers, package and luggage porters and deliverers carry and deliver messages, packages and other items within an establishment or between establishments, to households and elsewhere, or carry luggage especially at hotels, stations and airports.

    Tasks include -

    (a) delivering messages, packages and other items within an establishment or between establishments, or elsewhere;

    (b) performing the duties of a post-runner;

    (c) delivering various goods to and from enterprises, shops, households and other places;

    (d) carrying and delivering luggage at hotels, stations, airports, and elsewhere;

    (e) performing related tasks;

    (f) supervising other workers.

    Examples of the occupations classified here:

  • Deliverer, hand/newspapers

  • Messenger

  • Porter, luggage

  • Post-runner


  • Some related occupations classified elsewhere:

  • Postman - 4142

  • Postwoman - 4142


   
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 Updated 18 September 2004, by VA.