First-line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers directly supervise and coordinate the activities of transportation and material moving workers.
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- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers
Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics
What do they typically do
- Transmit and explain work orders and problems encountered to laborers
- Plan work schedules and assign duties to maintain enough staff to effectively perform activities and respond to fluctuating workloads
- Dispatch personnel and vehicles in response to telephone or radio reports of emergencies
- Evaluate employee performance and prepare performance appraisals
- Talk with customers, supervisors, contractors, or other personnel to exchange information or to resolve problems
- Enforce safety rules and regulations
- Inspect or test materials, stock, vehicles, equipment, or facilities to ensure they are safe, free of defects, and match specifications
- Review work throughout the work process and at completion to make sure that it has been performed properly
Number of Jobs
Average Annual
Job Growth +1.3%
Job Openings 2,909
Education & Training
- Education Most occupations require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.Associated Programs or MajorsLicense
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