O*NET-SOC 43-5071.00

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.

Preparation

ItemValue
Preparation zoneZone 2 – Some preparation needed
What O*NET says the zone requiresSome previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed
Broad occupation in O*NETTrue (Yes)
Skills listed for this occupation6
Abilities listed for this occupation6
Tasks listed for this occupation5
Interest scores given for this occupation6

Skills

The 6 skills with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

SkillO*NET elementImportanceDate
Speaking2.A.1.d3.2508/2019
Active Listening2.A.1.b3.1208/2019
Reading Comprehension2.A.1.a3.1208/2019
Critical Thinking2.A.2.a3.008/2019
Monitoring2.A.2.d3.008/2019
Time Management2.B.5.a3.008/2019

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Abilities

The 6 abilities with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

AbilityO*NET elementImportanceDate
Near Vision1.A.4.a.13.7508/2019
Information Ordering1.A.1.b.63.2508/2019
Oral Expression1.A.1.a.33.2508/2019
Problem Sensitivity1.A.1.b.33.2508/2019
Arm-Hand Steadiness1.A.2.a.13.1208/2019
Oral Comprehension1.A.1.a.13.1208/2019

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Tasks

The tasks O*NET records for this occupation, with the type, respondent count and date each record carries.

TaskTypeIncumbents respondingDate
Examine shipment contents and compare with records, such as manifests, invoices, or orders, to verify accuracy.Core7708/2019
Requisition and store shipping materials and supplies to maintain inventory of stock.Core7808/2019
Prepare documents, such as work orders, bills of lading, or shipping orders, to route materials.Core7708/2019
Pack, seal, label, or affix postage to prepare materials for shipping, using hand tools, power tools, or postage meter.Core7608/2019
Record shipment data, such as weight, charges, space availability, damages, or discrepancies, for reporting, accounting, or recordkeeping purposes.Core7708/2019

Work interests

The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.

InterestScoreDate
Conventional7.011/2023
Realistic3.8311/2023
Enterprising3.1611/2023
Social1.4511/2023
Investigative1.2611/2023
Artistic1.011/2023

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Source: O*NET 29.1 Database (Occupation Data, Job Zones, Skills, Abilities, Task Statements, Interests), U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Data fetched 2026-10-31. See about and sources.