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Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks

Also called: Receiver, Receiving Clerk, Shipper, Shipping Clerk

What they do:

Verify and maintain records on incoming and outgoing shipments involving inventory. Duties include verifying and recording incoming merchandise or material and arranging for the transportation of products. May prepare items for shipment.

On the job, you would:
  • Examine shipment contents and compare with records, such as manifests, invoices, or orders, to verify accuracy.
  • Requisition and store shipping materials and supplies to maintain inventory of stock.
  • Prepare documents, such as work orders, bills of lading, or shipping orders, to route materials.
On the job, you'll need:

Business

  • administrative services
  • management

Engineering and Technology

  • computers and electronics

Manufactured or Agricultural Goods

  • manufacture and distribution of products

Arts and Humanities

  • English language

Basic Skills

  • talking to others
  • listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions

Problem Solving

  • noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it

Verbal

  • communicate by speaking
  • listen and understand what people say

Hand and Finger Use

  • keep your arm or hand steady
  • hold or move items with your hands

Conventional

People interested in this work like activities that include data, detail, and regular routines.

  • Attention to Detail
  • Dependability
  • Cooperation
  • Integrity
  • Independence
  • Concern for Others

Enterprise resource planning ERP software

  • Oracle JD Edwards EnterpriseOne
  • SAP software

Presentation software

  • Microsoft PowerPoint

Materials requirements planning logistics and supply chain software

  • Warehouse management system WMS
  • WindowBook Postal Package Partner

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Job Outlook

The job outlook for this position is Below Average.

New job opportunities are less likely in the future.

Median Annual Salary: $37,760

Education

High school diploma/GED or associate's degree is usually needed.