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The teams of workers that move masses of earth, sand, equipment, and goods

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benefit from effective coordination from their supervisors.

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Material moving supervisors directly oversee the activities of workers

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who pack moving boxes and move freight and stock by hand,

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as well as workers who operate trucks and tractors,

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cranes, forklifts, and other vehicles.

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These supervisors take work orders and instructions from customers and managers,

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then break projects down into tasks and assign them to teams of workers to complete.

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Supervisors handle the hiring and training of employees,

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and are responsible for keeping their employees safe and productive.

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Work sites can be hazardous so monitoring the correct use of safety procedures

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and equipment is crucial.

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Supervising workers for projects also requires record-keeping,

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the ability to track both the small details and the big picture, as well as interpersonal skills.

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Most of these supervisors work 40 hours a week or more.

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A high school diploma or equivalent is typically required, along with previous experience.