•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.
•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.
•May record number of trucks or other carriers entering and leaving.
•May perform maintenance duty, such as sweeping gate areas.
•May require permits from employees for tools or materials taken from premises.
•May answer telephone and transfer calls when switchboard is closed.