Displayers, Merchandise


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Displayers, Merchandise

Displayers, Merchandise - Physical Demands

Merchandise displayers frequently:

  • Stand for long periods of time.
  • Walk or run for long periods of time.
  • Use their hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
  • Bend or twist their body.
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  • Repeat the same movements.
  • Climb ladders, scaffolds, or poles.

It is important for merchandise displayers to be able to:

  • Speak clearly so listeners can understand.
  • Understand the speech of another person.
  • Use one or two hands to grasp, move, or assemble objects.
  • Use fingers to grasp, move, or assemble very small objects.
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  • Use stomach and lower back muscles to support the body for long periods without getting tired.
  • See details of objects that are less than a few feet away.
  • See details of objects that are more than a few feet away.
  • See differences between colors, shades, and brightness.
  • Bend, stretch, twist, or reach out.
  • Coordinate movement of several parts of the body, such as arms and legs, while the body is moving.
  • Be physically active for long periods without getting tired or out of breath.
  • Move two or more limbs together (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while remaining in place.
  • Use muscles to lift, push, pull, or carry heavy objects.
  • Hold the arm and hand in one position or hold the hand steady while moving the arm.

It is not as important, but still necessary, for merchandise displayers to be able to:

  • Keep or regain the body's balance or stay upright when in an unstable position.
  • Make quick, precise adjustments to machine controls.
  • Use muscles for extended periods without getting tired.
  • Focus on one source of sound and ignore others.
Source: Illinois Career Information System (CIS) brought to you by Illinois Department of Employment Security.