Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks
SOC Code: 43-5061 Job Zone 2: Some Preparation Needed
Coordinate and expedite the flow of work and materials within or between departments of an establishment according to production schedule. Duties include reviewing and distributing production, work, and shipment schedules; conferring with department supervisors to determine progress of work and completion dates; and compiling reports on progress of work, inventory levels, costs, and production problems.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho Falls, ID | $50,773 | $69,846 | $88,920 | $107,994 |
| Bay City, MI | $49,670 | $66,539 | $83,429 | $100,298 |
| Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area | $53,872 | $68,890 | $83,907 | $98,925 |
| West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $49,920 | $66,144 | $82,368 | $98,592 |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | $49,712 | $65,499 | $81,286 | $97,074 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $46,654 | $62,213 | $77,771 | $93,330 |
| Minot, ND | $45,469 | $60,341 | $75,213 | $90,085 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $53,165 | $65,104 | $77,043 | $88,982 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $52,957 | $64,584 | $76,232 | $87,859 |
| Northeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area | $41,787 | $56,472 | $71,178 | $85,862 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Reading Comprehension | 3.6 | |
| Speaking | 3.6 | |
| Active Listening | 3.5 | |
| Time Management | 3.5 | |
| Critical Thinking | 3.4 | |
| Monitoring | 3.1 | |
| Complex Problem Solving | 3.1 | |
| Writing | 3.1 | |
| Coordination | 3.0 | |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 2.9 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Production and Processing | 4.3 |
| Customer and Personal Service | 3.8 |
| English Language | 3.6 |
| Administrative | 3.6 |
| Administration and Management | 3.5 |
| Computers and Electronics | 3.3 |
| Mathematics | 2.8 |
| Transportation | 2.6 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| High school diploma | 36.8% |
| Post-secondary certificate | 21.2% |
| Less than high school | 19.5% |
| Associate's degree | 13.2% |
| Some college | 9.4% |
Typical Tasks
- Review documents, such as production schedules, work orders, or staffing tables, to determine personnel or materials requirements or material priorities.
- Confer with department supervisors or other personnel to assess progress and discuss needed changes.
- Revise production schedules when required due to design changes, labor or material shortages, backlogs, or other interruptions, collaborating with management, marketing, sales, production, or engineering.
- Confer with establishment personnel, vendors, or customers to coordinate production or shipping activities and to resolve complaints or eliminate delays.
- Requisition and maintain inventories of materials or supplies necessary to meet production demands.
- Distribute production schedules or work orders to departments.
- Compile information, such as production rates and progress, materials inventories, materials used, or customer information, so that status reports can be completed.
- Arrange for delivery, assembly, or distribution of supplies or parts to expedite flow of materials and meet production schedules.
Technology Skills
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