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Career overview · SOC 53-1042

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

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

Also called: Floor Supervisor · Packaging Supervisor · Receiving Manager · Receiving Supervisor · Shipping Manager · Shipping Supervisor

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Top skills employers ask for

Ranked by O*NET importance for this occupation.

  • Speaking
  • Active Listening
  • Critical Thinking
  • Monitoring
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Writing
  • Learning Strategies
  • Active Learning
  • Mathematics
  • Science

What they actually do

Core O*NET tasks for this role.

  • Maintain a safe working environment by monitoring safety procedures and equipment.
  • Collaborate with workers and managers to solve work-related problems.
  • 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.
  • Estimate material, time, and staffing requirements for a given project, based on work orders, job specifications, and experience.
  • Recommend or initiate personnel actions, such as promotions, transfers, or disciplinary measures.
  • Evaluate employee performance and prepare performance appraisals.

Tools & technology

  • Inventory management systems
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Office software
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft Word
  • SAP software
  • Warehouse management system WMS
  • Oracle Database
  • Corel WordPerfect Office Suite
  • Employee scheduling software
  • Inventory control software
  • Sage ERP Accpac
  • Time and attendance software
  • Microsoft Access

Knowledge areas

  • Customer and Personal Service
  • Production and Processing
  • Administration and Management
  • Mechanical
  • Computers and Electronics
  • English Language
  • Mathematics
  • Public Safety and Security