Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks
SOC: 43-5071.00 · Job Zone 2 (Some preparation)
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.
Wage & Employment (2024)
Median Wage
$43,190
per year
Mean Wage
$44,890
per year
Employment
858K
workers
Wage Range
$32,900 - $60,300
10th - 90th pct
Wage Distribution
Task Breakdown
11 tasks analyzed
Examine shipment contents and compare with records, such as manifests, invoices, or orders, to verify accuracy.
Record shipment data, such as weight, charges, space availability, damages, or discrepancies, for reporting, accounting, or recordkeeping purposes.
Prepare documents, such as work orders, bills of lading, or shipping orders, to route materials.
Confer or correspond with establishment representatives to rectify problems, such as damages, shortages, or nonconformance to specifications.
Pack, seal, label, or affix postage to prepare materials for shipping, using hand tools, power tools, or postage meter.
Contact carrier representatives to make arrangements or to issue instructions for shipping and delivery of materials.
Deliver or route materials to departments using handtruck, conveyor, or sorting bins.
Requisition and store shipping materials and supplies to maintain inventory of stock.
Determine shipping methods, routes, or rates for materials to be shipped.
Compute amounts, such as space available, shipping, storage, or demurrage charges, using computer or price list.
Compare shipping routes or methods to determine which have the least environmental impact.
| Task | Category | AI Capability | Risk Score | Time % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Examine shipment contents and compare with records, such as manifests, invoices, or orders, to verify accuracy. | - | - | - | |
| Record shipment data, such as weight, charges, space availability, damages, or discrepancies, for reporting, accounting, or recordkeeping purposes. | - | - | - | |
| Prepare documents, such as work orders, bills of lading, or shipping orders, to route materials. | - | - | - | |
| Confer or correspond with establishment representatives to rectify problems, such as damages, shortages, or nonconformance to specifications. | - | - | - | |
| Pack, seal, label, or affix postage to prepare materials for shipping, using hand tools, power tools, or postage meter. | - | - | - | |
| Contact carrier representatives to make arrangements or to issue instructions for shipping and delivery of materials. | - | - | - | |
| Deliver or route materials to departments using handtruck, conveyor, or sorting bins. | - | - | - | |
| Requisition and store shipping materials and supplies to maintain inventory of stock. | - | - | - | |
| Determine shipping methods, routes, or rates for materials to be shipped. | - | - | - | |
| Compute amounts, such as space available, shipping, storage, or demurrage charges, using computer or price list. | - | - | - | |
| Compare shipping routes or methods to determine which have the least environmental impact. | - | - | - |
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