Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks
SOC Code: 43-5071 Job Zone 2: Some Preparation Needed
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.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $42,370 | $50,336 | $58,282 | $66,248 |
| Napa, CA | $41,434 | $48,318 | $55,203 | $62,088 |
| Worcester, MA | $39,478 | $46,675 | $53,893 | $61,090 |
| Urban Honolulu, HI | $35,589 | $44,054 | $52,520 | $60,986 |
| Fairbanks-College, AK | $39,894 | $46,925 | $53,934 | $60,965 |
| Midland, MI | $36,546 | $44,512 | $52,458 | $60,424 |
| West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $36,587 | $44,450 | $52,312 | $60,174 |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | $38,813 | $45,656 | $52,499 | $59,342 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $41,974 | $47,694 | $53,414 | $59,134 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $42,598 | $48,090 | $53,560 | $59,051 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Speaking | 3.2 | |
| Reading Comprehension | 3.1 | |
| Active Listening | 3.1 | |
| Monitoring | 3.0 | |
| Critical Thinking | 3.0 | |
| Time Management | 3.0 | |
| Complex Problem Solving | 2.9 | |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 2.9 | |
| Coordination | 2.9 | |
| Social Perceptiveness | 2.9 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Administrative | 3.4 |
| Computers and Electronics | 3.1 |
| Production and Processing | 3.1 |
| Mathematics | 3.0 |
| English Language | 3.0 |
| Administration and Management | 3.0 |
| Customer and Personal Service | 2.9 |
| Education and Training | 2.9 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| High school diploma | 74.9% |
| Associate's degree | 11.9% |
| Bachelor's degree | 10.8% |
| Post-secondary certificate | 1.9% |
Typical Tasks
- Prepare documents, such as work orders, bills of lading, or shipping orders, to route materials.
- Record shipment data, such as weight, charges, space availability, damages, or discrepancies, for reporting, accounting, or recordkeeping purposes.
- Contact carrier representatives to make arrangements or to issue instructions for shipping and delivery of materials.
- Confer or correspond with establishment representatives to rectify problems, such as damages, shortages, or nonconformance to specifications.
- Requisition and store shipping materials and supplies to maintain inventory of stock.
- Compute amounts, such as space available, shipping, storage, or demurrage charges, using computer or price list.
- Examine shipment contents and compare with records, such as manifests, invoices, or orders, to verify accuracy.
- Pack, seal, label, or affix postage to prepare materials for shipping, using hand tools, power tools, or postage meter.
Technology Skills
Green = Hot Technology in demand
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