Warehouse & Logistics
| Term | Definition |
|---|
| Picker | Worker who retrieves items from warehouse shelves for orders. |
| Packer | Worker who packages items for shipping. |
| Forklift Operator | Certified worker who operates forklifts to move pallets. |
| Material Handler | General warehouse worker handling inventory movement. |
| Shift Lead | Frontline supervisor overseeing a team during a shift. |
| Fulfillment Associate | Worker in e-commerce warehouse processing orders. |
Retail
| Term | Definition |
|---|
| Sales Associate | Customer-facing retail worker assisting shoppers. |
| Stocker | Worker who restocks shelves and organizes merchandise. |
| Cashier | Worker who processes customer transactions. |
| Department Lead | Supervisor responsible for a specific store department. |
| Keyholder | Employee trusted to open/close the store. |
Food Service
| Term | Definition |
|---|
| Server | Restaurant worker who takes orders and serves customers. |
| Line Cook | Kitchen worker preparing food at a specific station. |
| Host/Hostess | Front-of-house worker greeting and seating guests. |
| Shift Manager | Supervisor overseeing restaurant operations during a shift. |
| Expo | Kitchen coordinator ensuring orders go out correctly. |
Healthcare
| Term | Definition |
|---|
| CNA | Certified Nursing Assistant. 4-12 week training required. |
| MA | Medical Assistant. Clinical and administrative support. |
| Home Health Aide | Caregiver providing in-home patient support. |
| Phlebotomist | Healthcare worker who draws blood samples. |
Compensation Terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|
| Sign-on Bonus | One-time payment for joining, often with commitment period. |
| Shift Differential | Extra pay for nights/weekends (+$1-3/hour typical). |
| Weekly Pay | Paycheck issued every week vs. bi-weekly. |
| Tips | Gratuities from customers (common in food service). |
| Overtime (OT) | Pay at 1.5x rate for hours over 40/week. |
Certifications
| Term | Definition |
|---|
| Forklift Cert | OSHA certification to operate forklifts. |
| Food Handler Card | Required certification for food service workers. |
| ServSafe | Food safety certification (manager level). |
| CDL | Commercial Driver’s License for larger vehicles. |
| CNA | Certified Nursing Assistant credential. |
JobLeap Features
| Term | Definition |
|---|
| Career Mode | Research mode searching web, jobs, and YouTube. |
| Job Mode | Focused job search mode (jobs only). |
| Sponsored Jobs | AI-enhanced listings from partner employers. |
| Job Copilot | AI chat assistant for sponsored job Q&A. |
| Smart Tags | Auto-generated labels like “Night Shift”, “Sign-on Bonus”. |
| Citations | Numbered references [1], [2], [3] linking to sources. |
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