Stockers and Order Fillers
SOC Code: 53-7065 Job Zone 2: Some Preparation Needed
Receive, store, and issue merchandise, materials, equipment, and other items from stockroom, warehouse, or storage yard to fill shelves, racks, tables, or customers' orders. May operate power equipment to fill orders. May mark prices on merchandise and set up sales displays.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Stockers and Order Fillers. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenosha, WI | $31,429 | $38,958 | $46,488 | $54,018 |
| Cheyenne, WY | $38,251 | $42,952 | $47,674 | $52,374 |
| Wasatch Front Fringe Utah nonmetropolitan area | $33,093 | $39,374 | $45,677 | $51,958 |
| Flint, MI | $29,744 | $37,149 | $44,533 | $51,938 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $40,144 | $43,950 | $47,757 | $51,563 |
| Northwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $31,658 | $38,230 | $44,803 | $51,376 |
| Lewiston-Auburn, ME | $33,758 | $39,624 | $45,510 | $51,376 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $38,230 | $42,598 | $46,987 | $51,355 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $38,542 | $42,432 | $46,322 | $50,211 |
| Mankato, MN | $31,616 | $37,731 | $43,846 | $49,962 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Active Listening | 3.2 | |
| Reading Comprehension | 3.0 | |
| Speaking | 2.9 | |
| Monitoring | 2.9 | |
| Service Orientation | 2.9 | |
| Social Perceptiveness | 2.9 | |
| Critical Thinking | 2.8 | |
| Coordination | 2.8 | |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 2.6 | |
| Time Management | 2.6 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Customer and Personal Service | 3.2 |
| English Language | 3.1 |
| Transportation | 2.8 |
| Public Safety and Security | 2.8 |
| Mathematics | 2.6 |
| Administrative | 2.5 |
| Education and Training | 2.3 |
| Computers and Electronics | 2.3 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| High school diploma | 56.6% |
| Post-secondary certificate | 29.6% |
| Less than high school | 7.8% |
| Associate's degree | 3.7% |
| Some college | 2.1% |
Typical Tasks
- Complete order receipts.
- Obtain merchandise from bins or shelves.
- Read orders to ascertain catalog numbers, sizes, colors, and quantities of merchandise.
- Pack and unpack items to be stocked on shelves in stockrooms, warehouses, or storage yards.
- Store items in an orderly and accessible manner in warehouses, tool rooms, supply rooms, or other areas.
- Examine and inspect stock items for wear or defects, reporting any damage to supervisors.
- Answer customers' questions about merchandise and advise customers on merchandise selection.
- Receive and count stock items, and record data manually or on computer.
Technology Skills
Green = Hot Technology in demand
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