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Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks
Office and Administrative Support · SOC 43-5071
0.0% AI Exposure — Low
$45,260
Median Annual Salary
Average
O*NET Outlook
64,800
Proj. Annual Openings
816,870
Employment (OEWS 2025)
100/100
AI Resiliency Score
AI exposure from the Anthropic Economic Index (2025); salary from BLS; skills from O*NET. See /sources.
AI Exposure Analysis
AI Exposure0.0%
AI Resiliency100/100
Exposure BandLow
Sector Avg. Exposure19.1%
Top Skills
1.Speaking
2.Reading Comprehension
3.Active Listening
4.Critical Thinking
5.Monitoring
O*NET occupation profile
What this work involves
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.
Common titles: Materials Control Associate, Order Fulfillment Specialist, Receiver, Receiving Associate, Receiving Clerk, Receiving Coordinator
Representative Tasks
- •Examine shipment contents and compare with records, such as manifests, invoices, or orders, to verify accuracy.
- •Requisition and store shipping materials and supplies to maintain inventory of stock.
- •Prepare documents, such as work orders, bills of lading, or shipping orders, to route materials.
- •Pack, seal, label, or affix postage to prepare materials for shipping, using hand tools, power tools, or postage meter.
- •Record shipment data, such as weight, charges, space availability, damages, or discrepancies, for reporting, accounting, or recordkeeping purposes.
Detailed Work Activities
- •Inspect shipments to ensure correct order fulfillment.
- •Order materials, supplies, or equipment.
- •Prepare documentation for contracts, transactions, or regulatory compliance.
- •Store items.
- •Package objects for shipping.
Tools & Technologies
SAP software · hotMicrosoft PowerPoint · hotWarehouse management system WMSBarcode labeling softwareBill of lading softwareEndicia Internet PostageFileMaker ProInfor ERP VisualLaser Substrates PostalXportMicrosoft Dynamics GP
Employment Projections & AI Exposure
15
Occupations Shown
27.0%
Avg AI Exposure
8
Bright Outlook
Sector Comparison
| Metric | This Career | Sector Average |
|---|---|---|
| AI Exposure | 0.0% | 19.1% |
| Outlook | Average | 22% Bright |
| Median Salary | $45,260 | N/A |
| AI Resiliency | 100/100 | N/A |