Shipping, Receiving, & Traffic Clerks

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

What they do:

Verify and maintain records on incoming and outgoing shipments. Prepare items for shipment. Duties include assembling, addressing, stamping, and shipping merchandise or material; receiving, unpacking, verifying and recording incoming merchandise or material; and arranging for the transportation of products.

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.

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

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

They do well at jobs that need:

Attention to Detail
Dependability
Cooperation
Integrity
Independence
Concern for Others

You might use software like this on the job:

Materials requirements planning logistics and supply chain software

Bill of lading software
Varsity ShipSoft Supply Chain Execution Suite

Enterprise resource planning ERP software

Oracle JD Edwards EnterpriseOne
SAP

Label making software

Barcode labeling software
Endicia Internet Postage

high school diploma/GED
associate's degree

usually needed

New job opportunities are less likely in the future.

$34,190

$23,940

$51,560