Inventory Clerk

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Ideal for detail-oriented individuals who enjoy organizing and managing shipments.
Ensure smooth operations by verifying and maintaining accurate inventory records.
Play a key role in logistics, ensuring products reach their destinations efficiently.

💰 Earn $37K-$49K

📚 High School Diploma or GED

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Overview

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.

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Minimum Education

High School Diploma or GED

Career Prospects

Risky (Decreasing by 5% or more)

Training Time

6 months to 1 year

Job Openings

71,600 Annually

Median Earnings

$42,440 in California

$39,780 Nationally

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Day-to-Day

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.