Supervisor of Material Handling Salary in Chicago, Illinois

The Supervisor of Material Handling processes orders from requisitions and dispenses items from stock. Supervises and coordinates the work of employees who load and unload material within a warehouse or storage facility. Being a Supervisor of Material Handling prepares work schedules, assigns work, and oversees the work product. Oversees the utilization of hand trucks, forklifts, hoists, conveyors, or other handling equipment to move material to and from aircraft, trucks or trains and within the storage facility. In addition, Supervisor of Material Handling ensures procedures are according to specifications and that resources are used effectively and work schedules and targets are met. May assist in inventory of stock and stock rotation. Enters information into a computerized system to maintain up-to-date stock records, retrieve stored data, or respond to inquiries about inventory levels or delivery schedules. Requires a high school diploma or its equivalent. Typically reports to a manager. The Supervisor of Material Handling supervises a small group of para-professional staff in an organization characterized by highly transactional or repetitive processes. Contributes to the development of processes and procedures. Thorough knowledge of functional area under supervision. Working as a Supervisor of Material Handling typically requires 3 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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