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Job Description

Coordinate and expedite the flow of work and materials within or between departments of an establishment according to production schedule. Duties include reviewing and distributing production, work, and shipment schedules; conferring with department supervisors to determine progress of work and completion dates; and compiling reports on progress of work, inventory levels, costs, and production problems.

Job Details

The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 43-5061.00
The Mean Annual Wage in the U.S. is $ 49,050.00
The Mean Hourly Wage is $ 23.00
Currently, there are 321,780 people on this job

☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks”.

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Tasks for “Melter Clerk”

Provide documentation and information to account for delays, difficulties, or changes to cost estimates.
Compile and prepare documentation related to production sequences, transportation, personnel schedules, or purchase, maintenance, or repair orders.
Requisition and maintain inventories of materials or supplies necessary to meet production demands.
Plan production commitments or timetables for business units, specific programs, or jobs, using sales forecasts.
Contact suppliers to verify shipment details.
Confer with department supervisors or other personnel to assess progress and discuss needed changes.
Calculate figures, such as required amounts of labor or materials, manufacturing costs, or wages, using pricing schedules, adding machines, calculators, or computers.
Record production data, including volume produced, consumption of raw materials, or quality control measures.
Review documents, such as production schedules, work orders, or staffing tables, to determine personnel or materials requirements or material priorities.
Examine documents, materials, or products and monitor work processes to assess completeness, accuracy, and conformance to standards and specifications.
Maintain files, such as maintenance records, bills of lading, or cost reports.
Distribute production schedules or work orders to departments.
Compile information, such as production rates and progress, materials inventories, materials used, or customer information, so that status reports can be completed.
Revise production schedules when required due to design changes, labor or material shortages, backlogs, or other interruptions, collaborating with management, marketing, sales, production, or engineering.
Confer with establishment personnel, vendors, or customers to coordinate production or shipping activities and to resolve complaints or eliminate delays.
Establish and prepare product construction directions and locations and information on required tools, materials, equipment, numbers of workers needed, and cost projections.
Arrange for delivery, assembly, or distribution of supplies or parts to expedite flow of materials and meet production schedules.

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