How do they match: First-Line Supervisors of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand

  • Assess training needs of staff and arrange for or provide appropriate instruction.
  • Conduct staff meetings to relay general information or to address specific topics, such as safety.
  • Counsel employees in work-related activities, personal growth, or career development.
  • Estimate material, time, and staffing requirements for a given project, based on work orders, job specifications, and experience.
  • Plan work schedules and assign duties to maintain adequate staff for effective performance of activities and response to fluctuating workloads.
  • Recommend or initiate personnel actions, such as promotions, transfers, or disciplinary measures.
  • Resolve personnel problems, complaints, or formal grievances when possible, or refer them to higher-level supervisors for resolution.

  • Recommend personnel decisions or human resources activities.
  • Resolve personnel problems.
  • Train transportation or material moving personnel.