Supervisors of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers

<ul><li>Maintain a safe working environment by monitoring safety procedures and equipment.</li><li>Review work throughout the work process and at completion to ensure that it has been performed properly.</li><li>Inform designated employees or departments of items loaded or problems encountered.</li><li>Collaborate with workers and managers to solve work-related problems.</li><li>Examine freight to determine loading sequences.</li><li>Plan work schedules and assign duties to maintain adequate staff for effective performance of activities and response to fluctuating workloads.</li><li>Check specifications of materials loaded or unloaded against information contained in work orders.</li><li>Transmit and explain work orders to laborers.</li><li>Prepare and maintain work records and reports of information such as employee time and wages, daily receipts, or inspection results.</li><li>Inspect equipment for wear and for conformance to specifications.</li><li>Estimate material, time, and staffing requirements for a given project, based on work orders, job specifications, and experience.</li><li>Evaluate employee performance and prepare performance appraisals.</li><li>Conduct staff meetings to relay general information or to address specific topics, such as safety.</li><li>Assess training needs of staff and arrange for or provide appropriate instruction.</li><li>Resolve personnel problems, complaints, or formal grievances when possible, or refer them to higher-level supervisors for resolution.</li><li>Recommend or initiate personnel actions, such as promotions, transfers, or disciplinary measures.</li><li>Participate in the hiring process by reviewing credentials, conducting interviews, or making hiring decisions or recommendations.</li><li>Perform the same work duties as those supervised or perform more difficult or skilled tasks or assist in their performance.</li><li>Inspect job sites to determine the extent of maintenance or repairs needed.</li><li>Inventory supplies and requisition or purchase additional items, as necessary.</li><li>Counsel employees in work-related activities, personal growth, or career development.</li></ul>