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First-Line Supervisors of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand
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,
Tasks
· Plan work schedules and assign duties to maintain adequate staff for effective performance of activities and response to fluctuating workloads.
· Collaborate with workers and managers to solve work-related problems.
· Review work throughout the work process and at completion to ensure that it has been performed properly.
· Transmit and explain work orders to laborers.
· Check specifications of materials loaded or unloaded against information contained in work orders.
· Inform designated employees or departments of items loaded or problems encountered.
· Examine freight to determine loading sequences.
· Evaluate employee performance and prepare performance appraisals.
· Perform the same work duties as those supervised or perform more difficult or skilled tasks or assist in their performance.
· Prepare and maintain work records and reports of information such as employee time and wages, daily receipts, or inspection results.
Tools & Technology
Tools used in this occupation:
Forklifts — Lift trucks|
Slings — Material-hoisting slings|
Track cranes — Overhead cranes|
Wrapping machinery — Banding machines|
Technology used in this occupation:
Calendar and scheduling software — Employee scheduling software|
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Inventory management software — Inventory control software; Warehouse management software|
Office suite software — Microsoft Office software|
Time accounting software — Time and attendance software|
Knowledge
Administration and Management — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people
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,
Tasks
· Plan work schedules and assign duties to maintain adequate staff for effective performance of activities and response to fluctuating workloads.
· Collaborate with workers and managers to solve work-related problems.
· Review work throughout the work process and at completion to ensure that it has been performed properly.
· Transmit and explain work orders to laborers.
· Check specifications of materials loaded or unloaded against information contained in work orders.
· Inform designated employees or departments of items loaded or problems encountered.
· Examine freight to determine loading sequences.
· Evaluate employee performance and prepare performance appraisals.
· Perform the same work duties as those supervised or perform more difficult or skilled tasks or assist in their performance.
· Prepare and maintain work records and reports of information such as employee time and wages, daily receipts, or inspection results.
Tools & Technology
Tools used in this occupation:
Forklifts — Lift trucks|
Slings — Material-hoisting slings|
Track cranes — Overhead cranes|
Wrapping machinery — Banding machines|
Technology used in this occupation:
Calendar and scheduling software — Employee scheduling software|
|
Inventory management software — Inventory control software; Warehouse management software|
Office suite software — Microsoft Office software|
Time accounting software — Time and attendance software|
Knowledge
Administration and Management — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people