First-Line Supervisors of Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators

What this job is

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of material-moving machine and vehicle operators and helpers.

What they do day to day

• Enforce safety rules and regulations.
• Interpret transportation or tariff regulations, shipping orders, safety regulations, or company policies and procedures for workers.
• Resolve worker problems or collaborate with employees to assist in problem resolution.
• Confer with customers, supervisors, contractors, or other personnel to exchange information or to resolve problems.
• Plan work assignments and equipment allocations to meet transportation, operations or production goals.
• Examine, measure, or weigh cargo or materials to determine specific handling requirements.
• Explain and demonstrate work tasks to new workers or assign training tasks to experienced workers.
• Review orders, production schedules, blueprints, or shipping or receiving notices to determine work sequences and material shipping dates, types, volumes, or destinations.
• Drive vehicles or operate machines or equipment to complete work assignments or to assist workers.
• Inspect or test materials, stock, vehicles, equipment, or facilities to ensure that they are safe, free of defects, and consistent with specifications.

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 3 of 5 — Medium preparation. Usually vocational training, an associate's degree or an apprenticeship.

Who this job suits

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

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