What is a freight loading supervisor and how to become one

Key steps to become a freight loading supervisor

1. Explore freight loading supervisor education requirements

   Most common freight loading supervisor degrees

   Bachelor's

   38.9 %

   High School Diploma

   27.1 %

   Associate

   25.1 %

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2. Start to develop specific freight loading supervisor skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Sales Floor	38.99%
   Back Stock	10.60%
   POS	8.94%
   Shipping Receiving	6.92%
   Sales Associates	6.58%

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3. Complete relevant freight loading supervisor training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 3-6 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New freight loading 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 freight loading supervisor based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real freight loading supervisor resumes.

4. Research freight loading supervisor duties and responsibilities

   • Manage productivity reports for all employees and ensure accurate inventory levels through WMS computer warehousing systems and maintain all receiving billing.
   • Manage productivity reports for all employees and ensure accurate inventory levels through WMS computer warehousing systems and maintain all receiving billing.
   • Contribute the reduction in shrink by following company guidelines with EAS tags.
   • Unload, process, and properly secure any merchandise needing EAS tags from all incoming freight.

5. Apply for freight loading supervisor jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a freight loading 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