They must have use of arms, hands and fingers to reach, handle and feel. They also must be able to speak, hear and see. Adjustments may be possible for those with physical disabilities. Work Setting Expeditors and production controllers work indoors in a variety of industrial or manufacturing settings. Different conditions are sometimes present on loading platforms, storage yards, or cold storage rooms.
Wages vary according to training, experience and location.
Entry level wages may be lower. There were 6,900 people employed as production, planning and expediting clerks in Indiana in 1998. It is estimated that 137 jobs per year will need to be filled in this occupation. This occupation should grow more slowly than the average for other occupations in Indiana. Preparation Hiring practices depend on the specific kind of work.