Inventory Associate
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
Inventory Associate earns an average of $22,620/yr. Typical education: High school or GED. Experience: 0.5–0.8 years. Top skills: Communication, Warehousing, Merchandising.
$22,620/yr
High school or GED
0.5–0.8 years
26
Parent Occupation (O*NET)
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks
Median Wage
$43,190/yr
Growth (2024-34)
-7.7%
Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Skills & Requirements
Specialized Skills (15)
Warehousing
Merchandising
Lifting Ability
Inventory Control
Invoicing
Cycle Counting
Auditing
Data Entry
Inventory Management System
Pallet Jacks
Shipping And Receiving
Forklift Truck
Accounting
Material Handling Equipment
Selling Techniques
Common Skills (15)
Communication
Sales
Detail Oriented
Customer Service
Management
Computer Literacy
Organizational Skills
Multitasking
Research
Positivity
Operations
Related Specializations
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