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U.S. Dept. of Labor code 43-5071.00Market Standard — pending BLS/OEWS enrichment

Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks

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.

What this job is about

Ensure accurate shipping and inventory management.

What this work involves, step by step

AI can help most with the planning, drafting, and paperwork below — not the hands-on parts.

  1. 1

    Examine shipment contents

    Verify shipment contents against records like manifests and invoices.

  2. 2

    Requisition shipping materials

    Order and store necessary shipping materials to maintain inventory.

  3. 3

    Prepare shipping documents

    Create work orders and bills of lading to route materials.

  4. 4

    Pack and label materials

    Seal and label items for shipping using appropriate tools.

  5. 5

    Record shipment data

    Document shipment details for reporting and recordkeeping purposes.

Tools used in this work
Apple SafariMicrosoft EdgeMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft WordMozilla FirefoxSAP software

Free — no credit card required. 200 messages included.