Traffic Supervisor jobs in Racine, WI

Tasks PROFILE:

Typical tasks for this position include (but are not limited to) the following:

• Examine contents and compare with records, such as manifests, invoices, or orders, to verify accuracy of incoming or outgoing shipment. 
• Prepare documents, such as work orders, bills of lading, and shipping orders to route materials. 
• Record shipment data, such as weight, charges, space availability, and damages and discrepancies, for reporting, accounting, and recordkeeping purposes. 
• Determine shipping method for materials, using knowledge of shipping procedures, routes, and rates. 
• Deliver or route materials to departments, using work devices, such as hand truck, conveyor, or sorting bins. 
• Pack, seal, label, and affix postage to prepare materials for shipping, using work devices such as hand tools, power tools, and postage meter. 
• Confer and correspond with establishment representatives to rectify problems, such as damages, shortages, and nonconformance to specifications. 
• Requisition and store shipping materials and supplies to maintain inventory of stock. 
• Contact carrier representative to make arrangements and to issue instructions for shipping and delivery of materials. 
• Compute amounts, such as space available, and shipping, storage, and demurrage charges, using calculator or price list.                

Responsibilities/Expectations:

• Communicate with Supervisors, peers, or subordinates:  provide information to supervisors and co-workers in written form or in person.
• Maintain a good record of attendance and punctuality.
• Learn all manual tasks performed within the department.
• Perform tasks assigned using specific operating procedures, and following department specific quality control processes and procedures.
• Treat people with dignity and respect.
• Conduct all business with integrity.
• Adhere to Rust-Oleum Corporation Quality principles and participate in all departmental and company-wide Quality activities.
• Follow all safety procedures and company policies.

QUALIFICATIONS:

KNOWLEDGE

• English Language — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Mechanical — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

Skills

• Operation Monitoring — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
• Quality Control Analysis — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
• Operation and Control — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
• Monitoring — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Troubleshooting — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
• Coordination — Adjusting actions in relation to others’ actions.
• Equipment Maintenance — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.

WORK ACTIVITIES

• Controlling Machines and Processes — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
• Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
• Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
• Performing General Physical Activities — Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.
• Handling and Moving Objects — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
• Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.
• Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards — Using relevant information and individual judgement to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.