Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks
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.
At a Glance
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks earns a median of $43,190/yr with -7.7% projected growth. Typical entry: High school diploma or equivalent. Top skills: Microsoft Outlook, Apple Safari, SAP software.
$43,190/yr
-7.7%
69
High school diploma or equivalent
Skills & Requirements
Skills (1)
Knowledge (1)
Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and workplace terminology.
Abilities (4)
The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem.
The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
Technology (11)
Category: Materials requirements planning logistics and supply chain software | In Demand
Work Activities (17)
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.
Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or watercraft.
Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
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