A professional who expedites movement of metal stock and supplies used in producing nonferrous metal sheets, bars, tubing, and alloys. Respnsibilities include:

• Inspects incoming material to ascertain condition, and attaches identification tag to containers or uncrated items.
• Directs workers weighing or counting metal or supplies, and records amounts received.
• Directs workers in unloading and storing metal stock and supplies in designated storage areas.
• Keeps records of materials stored in specific areas.
• May obtain samples of incoming material and deliver to laboratory for analysis.