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

What this job is

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

What they do day to day

• Maintain a safe working environment by monitoring safety procedures and equipment.
• 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.
• Inform designated employees or departments of items loaded or problems encountered.
• Inspect equipment for wear and for conformance to specifications.
• Prepare and maintain work records and reports of information such as employee time and wages, daily receipts, or inspection results.
• Transmit and explain work orders to laborers.
• Plan work schedules and assign duties to maintain adequate staff for effective performance of activities and response to fluctuating workloads.
• Participate in the hiring process by reviewing credentials, conducting interviews, or making hiring decisions or recommendations.
• Estimate material, time, and staffing requirements for a given project, based on work orders, job specifications, and experience.

Skills and knowledge that matter most

Importance rated by people working in the job (1 = not important, 5 = extremely important).

Education and preparation

Preparation level 2 of 5 — Some preparation. Usually a high school diploma; some previous work experience or training helps.

Who this job suits

Based on the Holland (RIASEC) interest profile for this occupation.

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