Occupation
First-Line Supervisors of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand
Directly supervise and coordinate the activities of helpers, laborers, or material movers, hand.
$62,840 medianHigh school
O*NET 31.0 · 53-1042.00
A typical week, in the words of people in the job
- 01Inform designated employees or departments of items loaded or problems encountered.
- 02Inspect equipment for wear and for conformance to specifications.
- 03Schedule times of shipment and modes of transportation for materials.
- 04Prepare and maintain work records and reports of information such as employee time and wages, daily receipts, or inspection results.
- 05Transmit and explain work orders to laborers.
- 06Recommend or initiate personnel actions, such as promotions, transfers, or disciplinary measures.
- 07Evaluate employee performance and prepare performance appraisals.
- 08Plan work schedules and assign duties to maintain adequate staff for effective performance of activities and response to fluctuating workloads.
- 09Collaborate with workers and managers to solve work-related problems.
- 10Estimate material, time, and staffing requirements for a given project, based on work orders, job specifications, and experience.
- 11Maintain a safe working environment by monitoring safety procedures and equipment.
- 12Inspect job sites to determine the extent of maintenance or repairs needed.
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What the posting will be called
Receiving SupervisorShipping SupervisorWarehouse ManagerWarehouse SupervisorFloor SupervisorPackaging SupervisorReceiving ManagerShipping ManagerTerminal Operations ManagerWarehouse Foreman
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Knowledge the job leans on
Customer and Personal ServiceProduction and ProcessingAdministration and ManagementMechanicalComputers and ElectronicsEnglish LanguageMathematicsPublic Safety and Security
Skills that carry over from service
CoordinationManagement of Personnel ResourcesTime ManagementComplex Problem SolvingInstructingJudgment and Decision MakingSocial PerceptivenessNegotiation