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

Monitor and direct the work of assistants, workers, or material movers directly.

Career Snapshot

ABOUT FIRST-LINE SUPERVISOR OF HELPERS, LABORERS, AND MATERIAL MOVERS CAREERS

Supervisors provide excellent coordination to teams of employees that move masses of soil, sand, equipment, and merchandise. Workers who pack moving boxes and transport freight and stock by hand, as well as workers who operate trucks and tractors, cranes, forklifts, and other vehicles, are directly supervised by material moving supervisors. These supervisors receive work orders and instructions from clients and managers, then divide projects into tasks and allocate them to teams of workers. Supervisors are in charge of staff hiring and training, as well as keeping their employees safe and productive. Work sites can be dangerous, thus it is critical to supervise the proper usage of safety procedures and equipment. Supervising project personnel necessitates record-keeping, the capacity to track both the minute details and the big picture, and interpersonal skills. The majority of these managers work 40 hours or more per week. Typically, a high school graduation or equivalent is necessary, as well as prior experience.

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Characteristics

Level of responsibilities
Dealing and handling conflicts
Leadership
Exposure to job hazards
Critical decision making
Exposure to extreme environmental conditions
Comfort of the work setting
Work closely with team members, clients etc.
Communication with others
Competition for this position
Job challenge and pressure to meet deadlines
Physical demands

Activities

Coaching and Developing Others Know More
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates Know More
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others Know More
Getting Information Know More
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates Know More
Making Decisions and Solving Problems Know More
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work Know More
Training and Teaching Others Know More

Areas of Study

Administration and Management Know More
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Customer and Personal Service Know More
English Language Know More
Mathematics Know More
Production and Processing Know More
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Top Skills

Active Listening Know More
Complex Problem Solving Know More
Coordination Know More
Critical Thinking Know More
Management of Personnel Resources Know More
Monitoring Know More
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