Gate Guard Yard/Warehouse

PURPOSE

Guards entrance gate of industrial plant and grounds, warehouse, or other property to control traffic to and from buildings and grounds.  Ensures accuracy of merchandise leaving gate by comparing the invoice to the materials being removed. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Opens gate to allow entrance or exit of employees, truckers, and authorized visitors.
• Checks credentials or approved roster before admitting anyone.
• Issues passes at own discretion or on instructions from superiors.
• Directs visitors and truckers to various parts of grounds or buildings.
• Inspects outgoing traffic to prevent unauthorized removal of company property or products.
• Checks the accuracy of merchandise as reflected on the invoices, counting each item.                      
• Directs customers as to how to resolve errors when merchandise does not match invoice.
• Maintains daily paperwork in accordance with procedures.
• Writes credits for merchandise being returned.
• Assists customers with loading merchandise located in the general area of gate.
• Writes hand-written invoices for express gate checkout.
• Keeps area neat and orderly.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

High school diploma or equivalent, required.  Knowledge of building materials helpful.

COMPETENCIES

Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position.

Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions.

Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent.
 

WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

•  While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions and work near mechanical equipment on a daily basis
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.