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

Also Called: Receiving Manager, Receiving Supervisor, Shipping Supervisor

High School Diploma/GED

usually needed

Not Available
(Students Only)
Match Percentage

$39,440

Entry Salary

Bright

Job outlook

What First-Line Supervisors of Helpers, Laborers, & Material Movers, Hand do

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

  • Maintain a safe working environment by monitoring safety procedures and equipment.
  • 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.
Industry Areas:

Transportation

Training Program Areas:

Material Distribution Operations • OCT-Only Transportation

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Work Context

  • Face-to-Face Discussions
  • Telephone
  • Contact With Others
  • Work With Work Group or Team
  • Electronic Mail

Tools

  • Track cranes
  • Bar code reader equipment
  • Wrapping machinery
  • Slings
  • Box sealing tape dispensers

Technology

Office suite software
Corel WordPerfect
Microsoft Office
Presentation software
Microsoft PowerPoint
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
Sage ERP Accpac
SAP

The Education & Training You Need

Skills

  • Active Listening
  • Coordination
  • Critical Thinking
  • Speaking
  • Management of Personnel Resources

Knowledge

Business
management
customer service
Transportation
movement of people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road
Safety and Government
public safety and security
Manufactured or Agricultural Goods
manufacture and distribution of products

Education

  • 62% High school diploma or equivalent
  • 15% Bachelor's degree
  • 12% Some college, no degree

Experience

Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed. For example, a teller would benefit from experience working directly with the public.

What are some related occupations at different educational levels?


Job Training Match

First-Line Supervisors of Helpers, Laborers, & Material Movers, Hand Currently Selected

Educational Level

High School Diploma or Equivalent

 Job Training Match

Crane & Tower Operators

Educational Level

Post-secondary, non-degree

 Job Training Match

Chefs & Head Cooks

Educational Level

Associate's Degree

 Job Training Match

First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers

Educational Level

Bachelor's Degree

Educational Level

Advanced Degree

What are your training options on the pathway to this occupation?

Advanced Training

  • Atlanta - Job Corps

    Atlanta, Georgia

  • Excelsior Springs - Job Corps

    Excelsior Springs, Missouri

ACT & College

  • CET-Rancho Temecula

    Temecula, CA

  • CET-Salinas

    Salinas, CA

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Are You a Good Fit?

Occupation Traits

    • Conventional (Organizer)
    • Enterprising (Persuader)
    • Realistic (Doer)

Work Styles

  • Dependability
  • Integrity
  • Leadership
  • Attention to Detail
  • Cooperation
  • Independence

Values

  • Independence
  • Support
  • Relationships

Abilities

  • Verbal
  • Ideas and Logic
  • Attention

This is what First-Line Supervisors of Helpers, Laborers, & Material Movers, Hand across the country typically make.

$18.96 / hour
$39,440 /year

Entry Level

$29.09 / hour
$60,510 /year

Median Level

$44.30 / hour
$92,140 /year

Experienced Level

Income information reflects a regional average.
Income information reflects a national average.

This career’s National Job Outlook is

Bright

Please be sure to verify the outlook of this occupation with your instructor.

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