Solid waste facility supervisor vs 3rd shift supervisor

The differences between solid waste facility supervisors and 3rd shift supervisors can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 1-2 years to become both a solid waste facility supervisor and a 3rd shift supervisor. Additionally, a solid waste facility supervisor has an average salary of $52,987, which is higher than the $32,932 average annual salary of a 3rd shift supervisor.

The top three skills for a solid waste facility supervisor include disciplinary actions, waste disposal and landfill. The most important skills for a 3rd shift supervisor are customer service, basic math, and pallet jack.

Solid waste facility supervisor vs 3rd shift supervisor overview

	Solid Waste Facility Supervisor	3rd Shift Supervisor
Yearly salary	$52,987	$32,932
Hourly rate	$25.47	$15.83
Growth rate	9%	-
Number of jobs	24,897	129,192
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 81%	High School Diploma, 36%
Average age	46	46
Years of experience	2	2

Solid waste facility supervisor vs 3rd shift supervisor salary

Solid waste facility supervisors and 3rd shift supervisors have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Solid Waste Facility Supervisor	3rd Shift Supervisor
Average salary	$52,987	$32,932
Salary range	Between $29,000 And $95,000	Between $26,000 And $41,000
Highest paying City	-	Portland, ME
Highest paying state	-	Wyoming
Best paying company	-	Clark County
Best paying industry	-	Transportation

Differences between solid waste facility supervisor and 3rd shift supervisor education

There are a few differences between a solid waste facility supervisor and a 3rd shift supervisor in terms of educational background:

	Solid Waste Facility Supervisor	3rd Shift Supervisor
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 81%	High School Diploma, 36%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	Stanford University	Stanford University

Solid waste facility supervisor vs 3rd shift supervisor demographics

Here are the differences between solid waste facility supervisors' and 3rd shift supervisors' demographics:

	Solid Waste Facility Supervisor	3rd Shift Supervisor
Average age	46	46
Gender ratio	Male, 85.3% Female, 14.7%	Male, 76.5% Female, 23.5%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 8.8% Unknown, 4.0% Hispanic or Latino, 14.1% Asian, 3.9% White, 68.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%	Black or African American, 12.3% Unknown, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 14.1% Asian, 5.1% White, 63.5% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
LGBT Percentage	6%	6%

Differences between solid waste facility supervisor and 3rd shift supervisor duties and responsibilities

Solid waste facility supervisor example responsibilities.

Provide regulatory and technical oversight of all permit industrial landfills, solid waste processing operations, and permit-by-rule operations in Georgia.
Operate automated and semi-automate hoisting devices.

3rd shift supervisor example responsibilities.

Accomplish successful TDS inspections quarterly for sanitation as required by the FDA.
Train and achieve USG certification for stainless steel, common steel MIG, aluminum MIG, and TIG common.
Be come proficient with RF scanners and computers.
Help trouble shoot any production problem or QA problem on shift.
Ensure a safe working environment in accordance with OSHA and company guidelines.
Direct staff with proper PPE to handle blood borne spills and proper chemicals.

Solid waste facility supervisor vs 3rd shift supervisor skills

Common solid waste facility supervisor skills

Disciplinary Actions, 30%
Waste Disposal, 29%
Landfill, 28%
Customer Complaints, 9%
OSHA, 4%

Common 3rd shift supervisor skills

Customer Service, 14%
Basic Math, 6%
Pallet Jack, 5%
Cleanliness, 5%
Safety Procedures, 5%
Continuous Improvement, 4%

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