--- title: How do I create positions and update existing ones? description: This article will walk you through how to create and manage job positions directly from the Workers page. Once a position is created, it will appear in each worker’s profile as an option. --- [Skip to content](https://ask.smartbarrel.io/how-do-i-create-a-position#main-content) English Show submenu for translations [Customer portal](https://ask.smartbarrel.io/ticketsview?hsLang=en) ![smartbarrel-logo-1.png\]](https://ask.smartbarrel.io/hs-fs/hubfs/smartbarrel-logo-1.png?height=39&name=smartbarrel-logo-1.png) - Home - Products - Pricing - Blog - Company Open main navigation Close main navigation - Home - Products - Pricing - Blog - Company - English Show submenu for translations - [Customer portal](https://ask.smartbarrel.io/ticketsview) - Go to Dashboard Go to Dashboard Search the SmartBarrel Knowledge Base - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [SmartBarrel Knowledge Base](https://ask.smartbarrel.io/?hsLang=en) 2. [SmartBarrel Dashboard](https://ask.smartbarrel.io/smartbarrel-dashboard?hsLang=en) 3. [Worker Profile Management](https://ask.smartbarrel.io/smartbarrel-dashboard?hsLang=en#worker-profile-management) # How do I create positions and update existing ones? ## This article will walk you through how to create and manage job positions directly from the Workers page. Once a position is created, it will appear in each worker’s profile as an option. #### Things to consider: - This feature offers you the ability to customize the position name, ID, and description to fit your company structure and operational requirements. - Only users with "**Admin"** permissions can add or manage positions. - There is no limit to the number of positions you can create. ### Steps to Add a Position Step 1. Navigate to the “Workers” Tab, and click on the right-side menu bar. ![](https://ask.smartbarrel.io/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Sep-04-2024-12-21-50-4571-AM.png?width=688&height=193&name=image-png-Sep-04-2024-12-21-50-4571-AM.png)   Step 2. Select “**Positions**”. ![](https://ask.smartbarrel.io/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Sep-04-2024-04-52-54-0918-PM.png?width=688&height=210&name=image-png-Sep-04-2024-04-52-54-0918-PM.png)   Step 3. Click on **“Add”** to create a new position. ![](https://ask.smartbarrel.io/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Sep-04-2024-04-54-16-3657-PM.png?width=688&height=241&name=image-png-Sep-04-2024-04-54-16-3657-PM.png)   Step 4.Fill in the required fields and click “**Create.**” ![](https://ask.smartbarrel.io/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Sep-04-2024-05-13-02-1271-PM.png?width=447&height=276&name=image-png-Sep-04-2024-05-13-02-1271-PM.png) ### Steps to Edit a Position - Click the three-dot menu **(⋮)** next to the position you want to update, then choose **Edit** or **Delete** from the dropdown options. - ⚠️ Keep in mind: You can only delete a position if it’s not currently assigned to any workers ![](https://ask.smartbarrel.io/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-May-08-2025-06-02-12-5666-PM.png?width=1852&height=955&name=image-png-May-08-2025-06-02-12-5666-PM.png)   ### Steps to Deactivate a Position - In the **Active** column, turn off the toggle next to the position. This will hide it from future use, but it will remain in the system for reference. ![](https://ask.smartbarrel.io/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-May-08-2025-06-07-00-3142-PM.png?width=688&height=354&name=image-png-May-08-2025-06-07-00-3142-PM.png)   Video:   #### **FAQ:** **Why Can’t I Delete a Position?** There are a few reasons why you might not be able to delete a position: - - **Permission Restrictions** - You may not have the necessary access. Only users with **Admin** permissions can add, edit, or delete positions. - **Position is currently in use -** If the position is already assigned to one or more workers, it cannot be deleted. In this case, you have the option to deactivate it. 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