Description

Production logistics workers expedite the flow of work and materials within an establishment and prepare merchandise ready for shipment. They are employed by manufacturing and construction companies, printing and publishing companies and other industrial establishments.

Job Titles

• Expediter
• Production clerk
• Scheduling clerk
• Traffic control clerk

Main Duties

• Find, sort or move goods between different sections, unit and departments and receive, unpack and track merchandise
• Compile detailed worksheets and specifications from customer’s order
• Compare items packed with customer orders and other identifying data for quality control
• Compile reports on the progress of work and on any production problems that arise
• Track material inventory, prepare new material orders, monitor order schedules for inventory control and maintain inventory records
• Maintain contact with vendors to ensure that supplies and equipment are shipped on time
• Prepare material estimates to ensure enough materials are available to complete production projects.

Workplaces

• Construction companies
• Industrial establishments
• Manufacturing companies
• Printing companies
• Publishing companies

Skills

• Critical Thinking
• Management of Material Resources
• Persuading
• Systems Analysis
• Time Management

Abilities

• Information Ordering
• Near Vision
• Speech Recognition
• Arm-Hand Steadiness
• Auditory Attention

Personal Attributes

• Adaptability
• Attention to Detail
• Collaboration
• Independence
• Stress Tolerance

Similar Occupations

• Supervisors, supply chain, tracking and scheduling coordination occupations (12013)
• Production and transportation logistics coordinators (13201)
• Shippers and receivers (14400)
• Storekeepers and partspersons (14401)
• Purchasing and inventory control workers (14403)

Source: OaSIS