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What is a coal handling supervisor and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
2 min read
ScoreCoal Handling SupervisorUS Average
Salary
4.0

Avg. Salary $50,849

Avg. Salary $59,228

Diversity
4.5
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.80%

Asian 4.08%

Black or African American 10.46%

Hispanic or Latino 19.31%

Unknown 4.27%

White 61.09%

Gender

female 3.70%

male 96.30%

Age - 47
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 47
Stress level
8.1

Stress level is high

7.1 - high

Complexity level
7.1

Complexity level is challenging

7 - challenging

Work life balance
3.3

Work life balance is poor

6.4 - fair

Key steps to become a coal handling supervisor

  1. Explore coal handling supervisor education requirements

    Most common coal handling supervisor degrees

    High School Diploma

    58.3 %

    Associate

    25.0 %

    Bachelor's

    8.3 %
  2. Start to develop specific coal handling supervisor skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Loaders47.63%
    General Maintenance30.96%
    Safety Standards14.19%
    Bobcat7.23%
  3. Complete relevant coal handling supervisor training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 3-6 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New coal handling supervisors learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a coal handling supervisor based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real coal handling supervisor resumes.
  4. Research coal handling supervisor duties and responsibilities

    • Experience in managing JIT material handling, shipping, rail dock, truck dock and metal assembly areas.
    • Follow polices and procedures as per FDA guidelines.
    • Learned how to operate a bobcat and get educated on MSDS and lock out tag out.
    • Resolve conflicts involving retail logistics policy and procedures.
  5. Apply for coal handling supervisor jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a coal handling supervisor job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average coal handling supervisor salary

The average coal handling supervisor salary in the United States is $50,849 per year or $24 per hour. Coal handling supervisor salaries range between $25,000 and $101,000 per year.

Average coal handling supervisor salary
$50,849 Yearly
$24.45 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
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The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.

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