Job Description:

• 1) Guards entrance gate of industrial plant and grounds, warehouse, or other property to control traffic to and from buildings and grounds: Opens gate to allow entrance or exit of employees, truckers, and authorized visitors.

• 2) Checks credentials or approved roster before admitting anyone.

• 3) Issues passes at own discretion or on instructions from superiors.

• 4) Directs visitors and truckers to various parts of grounds or buildings.

• 5) Inspects outgoing traffic to prevent unauthorized removal of company property or products.

• 6) May record number of trucks or other carriers entering and leaving.

• 7) May perform maintenance duties, such as mowing lawns and sweeping gate areas.

• 8) May require permits from employees for tools or materials taken from premises.

• 9) May supervise use of time clocks for recording arrival and departure of employees.

• 10) May answer telephone and transfer calls when switchboard is closed.

• 11) When stationed at entrance to restricted area, such as explosives shed or research laboratory, may be designated Controlled-Area Checker.