First-Line Supervisors of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand
Listed on 2026-02-12
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Management
Operations Manager, General Management
Overview
Job Description:
Directly supervise and coordinate the activities of helpers, laborers, or material movers.
- Review work throughout the work process and at completion to ensure that it has been performed properly.
- Maintain a safe working environment by monitoring safety procedures and equipment.
- Perform the same work duties as those supervised or perform more difficult or skilled tasks or assist in their performance.
- Assess training needs of staff and arrange for or provide appropriate instruction.
- Evaluate employee performance and prepare performance appraisals.
- Conduct staff meetings to relay general information or to address specific topics, such as safety.
Material Movers Supervisors state the following job skills are important in their day-to-day work.
Active Listening
:
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Speaking
:
Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Critical Thinking
:
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Coordination
:
Adjusting actions in relation to others’ actions.
Management of Personnel Resources
:
Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.
Complex Problem Solving
:
Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
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There were about 184,400 jobs for Material Movers Supervisor in 2016 (in the United States). New jobs are being produced at a rate of 8.5% which is above the national average. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts 15,700 new jobs for Material Movers Supervisor by 2026. There will be an estimated 21,000 positions for Material Movers Supervisor per year.
The states with the most job growth for Material Movers Supervisor are Utah, Nevada, and South Carolina
. Watch out if you plan on working in Maine, District of Columbia, or Alaska
. These states have the worst job growth for this type of profession.
Although they’re not necessarily needed for all jobs, the following technologies are used by many Material Movers Supervisors:
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Power Point
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Access
- Word processing software
- SAP
- Oracle software
- Enterprise resource planning ERP software
- Corel Word Perfect
- Inventory control software
- Warehouse management system WMS
- Sage ERP Accpac
- Time and attendance software
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