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First-Line Supervisors of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand - 53-1021.00

O*NET-SOC Description

Directly supervise and coordinate the activities of helpers, laborers, or material movers.

Sample of Reported Job Titles

  • Receiving Supervisor
  • Shipping Supervisor
  • Receiving Lead
  • Floor Supervisor
  • Front Line Supervisor
  • Production Supervisor
  • Cooler Manager
  • Dock Supervisor
  • Foundry Supervisor
  • Mailroom Manager

SOC Occupation Groups

Related Occupations

Tasks

  • Assess training needs of staff and arrange for or provide appropriate instruction.
  • Check specifications of materials loaded or unloaded against information contained in work orders.
  • Collaborate with workers and managers to solve work-related problems.
  • Conduct staff meetings to relay general information or to address specific topics, such as safety.
  • Counsel employees in work-related activities, personal growth, or career development.
  • Estimate material, time, and staffing requirements for a given project, based on work orders, job specifications, and experience.
  • Evaluate employee performance and prepare performance appraisals.
  • Examine freight to determine loading sequences.
  • Inform designated employees or departments of items loaded or problems encountered.
  • Inspect equipment for wear and for conformance to specifications.
  • Inspect job sites to determine the extent of maintenance or repairs needed.
  • Inventory supplies and requisition or purchase additional items, as necessary.
  • Participate in the hiring process by reviewing credentials, conducting interviews, or making hiring decisions or recommendations.
  • Perform the same work duties as those supervised or perform more difficult or skilled tasks or assist in their performance.
  • Plan work schedules and assign duties to maintain adequate staff for effective performance of activities and response to fluctuating workloads.
  • Prepare and maintain work records and reports of information such as employee time and wages, daily receipts, or inspection results.
  • Provide assistance in balancing books, tracking, monitoring, or projecting a unit's budget needs and in developing unit policies and procedures.
  • Quote prices to customers.
  • Recommend or initiate personnel actions, such as promotions, transfers, or disciplinary measures.
  • Resolve personnel problems, complaints, or formal grievances when possible, or refer them to higher-level supervisors for resolution.
  • Review work throughout the work process and at completion to ensure that it has been performed properly.
  • Schedule times of shipment and modes of transportation for materials.
  • Transmit and explain work orders to laborers.

Detailed Work Activities

  • assign work to staff or employees
  • communicate technical information
  • conduct or attend staff meetings
  • conduct training for personnel
  • demonstrate or explain assembly or use of equipment
  • determine loaded cargo complies with regulations or specifications
  • direct and coordinate activities of workers or staff
  • establish employee performance standards
  • inspect machinery or equipment to determine adjustments or repairs needed
  • inspect material moving equipment
  • inventory stock to ensure adequate supplies
  • maintain file of job openings
  • maintain inventory of office equipment or furniture
  • maintain job descriptions
  • maintain production or work records
  • maintain records, reports, or files
  • modify work procedures or processes to meet deadlines
  • monitor worker performance
  • orient new employees
  • oversee work progress to verify safety or conformance to standards
  • prepare or maintain employee records
  • prepare reports
  • read blueprints
  • read technical drawings
  • requisition stock, materials, supplies or equipment
  • resolve customer or public complaints
  • review schedules to obtain cargo loading information
  • schedule activities, classes, or events
  • schedule employee work hours
  • understand second language
  • understand technical operating, service or repair manuals
  • use oral or written communication techniques
  • verify cargo against shipping papers

Military Crosswalk Titles

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Apprenticeship Crosswalk Titles

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