O*NET-SOC 53-1042.00

First-Line Supervisors of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand

Directly supervise and coordinate the activities of helpers, laborers, or material movers, hand.

Preparation

ItemValue
Preparation zoneZone 2 – Some preparation needed
What O*NET says the zone requiresSome previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed
Broad occupation in O*NETTrue (Yes)
Skills listed for this occupation6
Abilities listed for this occupation6
Tasks listed for this occupation5
Interest scores given for this occupation6

Skills

The 6 skills with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

SkillO*NET elementImportanceDate
Coordination2.B.1.b3.7508/2024
Management of Personnel Resources2.B.5.d3.6208/2024
Speaking2.A.1.d3.6208/2024
Active Listening2.A.1.b3.508/2024
Complex Problem Solving2.B.2.i3.3808/2024
Critical Thinking2.A.2.a3.3808/2024

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Abilities

The 6 abilities with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

AbilityO*NET elementImportanceDate
Oral Comprehension1.A.1.a.14.008/2024
Oral Expression1.A.1.a.34.008/2024
Speech Clarity1.A.4.b.53.7508/2024
Speech Recognition1.A.4.b.43.7508/2024
Written Comprehension1.A.1.a.23.7508/2024
Deductive Reasoning1.A.1.b.43.6208/2024

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Tasks

The tasks O*NET records for this occupation, with the type, respondent count and date each record carries.

TaskTypeIncumbents respondingDate
Maintain a safe working environment by monitoring safety procedures and equipment.Core5908/2024
Collaborate with workers and managers to solve work-related problems.Core5908/2024
Review work throughout the work process and at completion to ensure that it has been performed properly.Core5708/2024
Inform designated employees or departments of items loaded or problems encountered.Core5908/2024
Inspect equipment for wear and for conformance to specifications.Core5908/2024

Work interests

The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.

InterestScoreDate
Enterprising5.911/2023
Conventional5.0111/2023
Realistic4.0911/2023
Social3.5411/2023
Investigative1.2411/2023
Artistic1.011/2023

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Source: O*NET 29.1 Database (Occupation Data, Job Zones, Skills, Abilities, Task Statements, Interests), U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Data fetched 2026-10-31. See about and sources.