Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks verify and maintain records on incoming and outgoing shipments involving inventory.
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- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks
- Business, Management and Administration
What do they typically do
- Talk or correspond with establishment representatives to correct problems such as damages, shortages, or nonconformance to specifications
- Examine shipment contents and compare with records such as manifests, invoices, or orders to check accuracy
- Requisition and store shipping materials and supplies to maintain inventory of stock
- Pack, seal, label, or affix postage to prepare materials for shipping, using hand tools, power tools, or postage meter
- Deliver or route materials to departments using hand truck, conveyor, or sorting bins
- Prepare documents, such as work orders, bills of lading, or shipping orders, to route materials
- Contact carrier representatives to make arrangements or to issue instructions for shipping and delivery of materials
- Record shipment data like weight, charges, and space availability for reporting, accounting, or recordkeeping purposes
Number of Jobs
Average Annual
Job Growth -0.2%
Job Openings 667
Education & Training
- Education These occupations usually require a high school diploma.Associated Programs or MajorsLicense
Private Training Programs
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