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Supervise and coordinate the activities of helpers, laborers, or material movers.

Sample of reported job titles: Receiving Supervisor, Shipping Supervisor, Receiving Lead, Floor Supervisor, Front Line Supervisor, Production Supervisor, Cooler Manager, Dock Supervisor, Foundry Supervisor, Mailroom Manager

Also see: Recycling Coordinators

Tasks

• Plan work schedules and assign duties to maintain adequate staff for effective performance of activities and response to fluctuating workloads.
• Collaborate with workers and managers to solve work-related problems.
• Review work throughout the work process and at completion to ensure that it has been performed properly.
• Transmit and explain work orders to laborers.
• Check specifications of materials loaded or unloaded against information contained in work orders.
• Inform designated employees or departments of items loaded and problems encountered.
• Examine freight to determine loading sequences.
• Evaluate employee performance and prepare performance appraisals.
• Perform the same work duties as those supervised or perform more difficult or skilled tasks or assist in their performance.
• Prepare and maintain work records and reports of information such as employee time and wages, daily receipts, and inspection results.

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