MENU

Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks

General Information

Description

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.

Explore this career in the military

Business Breakdown

People in this career work in these sectors.

  1. Private, for profit94.36%
  2. Private, not for profit2.52%
  3. State and local government1.14%
  4. Federal government1.12%
  5. Self-employed0.66%

Workplace at a Glance

What you can expect to experience while on the job

  • Responsibility
  • Exposure to job hazards
  • Physical activity
  • Decision making
  • Repetitiveness
  • Level of competition
  • Time pressure

Industry areas

  • Business Management & Administration

Job Outlook

Overall employment of material recording clerks is projected to decline 3 percent from 2021 to 2031. Despite decliningemployment, about 131,900 openings for material recording clerks are projected each year, on average, over the decade. All of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to other occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

Read More

Job Outlook

×

Overall employment of material recording clerks is projected to decline 3 percent from 2021 to 2031. Despite decliningemployment, about 131,900 openings for material recording clerks are projected each year, on average, over the decade. All of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to other occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

Similar Careers

Related Military Careers

Show More

Related MIlitary Careers X

    • Warehousing and Distribution Specialists
      • Warehousing and distribution specialists oversee the receipt, storage, documentation, transport, issue, and quality assurance of military supplies. They conduct inventory control using automated or manual methods, and they keep detailed records of the number and condition of supplies. They perform the critical job of maintaining and safeguarding items that are important to the success of military missions and to the health and well-being of military personnel. Navigate to Military Career Page
    • Logistics Specialists
      • Logistics specialists manage procurement, maintenance, and transportation of military materiel, facilities, and personnel. They develop, evaluate, monitor, and supervise logistics plans and programs including war readiness materiel, deployment, and personnel. These individuals must be able to integrate the separate functions of planning and implementing a logistics management program. Navigate to Military Career Page
    • Preventive Maintenance Analysts
      • Preventive maintenance analysts develop schedules to ensure the Military’s equipment is regularly inspected and maintained. They plan and control work methods, maintenance, and production schedules, operating procedures, and performance standards. They establish priorities and allocate resources to support mission requirements.   Navigate to Military Career Page
    • Store Managers
      • Store managers provide oversight to the daily functions within a retail facility and make sure stores are stocked and staffed appropriately. They ensure stores operate efficiently so service members can get in, get what they need, and get on with their mission. Typically, anyone working in the store reports to the store manager. Navigate to Military Career Page
    • Transportation Managers
      • Transportation managers oversee all procedures related to the movement of military-related personnel and material. They plan and coordinate all functions involved in the successful movement of material, personnel, or personal property via water, air, highway, rail, and multi-modal transport systems. They direct procurement efforts and assess transportation capabilities. Navigate to Military Career Page
    • Cargo Specialists
      • Cargo specialists ensure the safe and efficient transfer of supplies needed by service members worldwide. They are responsible for transferring or supervising the transfer of cargo to and from air, land, and water vehicles by manual and mechanical methods. They also plan and organize loading schedules. Navigate to Military Career Page
    • Construction Specialists
      • Construction specialists perform and manage the construction of buildings, bridges, foundations, utility systems, dams, and bunkers. They manage, construct, repair, and modify structural systems and wooden, masonry, metal, and concrete buildings. They also oversee bridge building, rafting, and river crossing operations to coordinate the building of structures during combat. Construction specialists must have a working knowledge of carpentry and masonry. Navigate to Military Career Page
    • Supply and Warehousing Managers
      • Supply and warehousing managers determine requirements for, and arrangement of, storage facilities. They supervise all warehousing operations from receipt and storage to issue and shipment of materials. They review operational requirements, determine stock availability, and estimate lead time required for procurement and availability of funds. Navigate to Military Career Page
    • Transportation Specialists
      • Transportation specialists coordinate, monitor, control, and supervise the movement of personnel, equipment, and cargo by air, land, and sea. Along with managing technical and logistical support for all facets of transportation operations, they initiate, research, and propose necessary changes to the traffic management system for cost effectiveness and to meet mission requirements. Navigate to Military Career Page
No Information for this section

Salary

Average Salary

Salary

$36,890

Military salary*

$61,172

Explore this career in the Military

State-by-state Salary

Gray states indicate no data available

$47,670
$18,570
No Information for this section

Education

Most Common Education Levels

People in this career achieve this level of education.

  • High school 74%
  • Associate's degree 11%
  • Bachelor's degree 10%
  • Some college 1%
  • Master's degree 0%
  • Doctoral degree 0%
  • Post baccalaureate 0%
  • Less than high school 0%
  • Post-doctoral training 0%
  • Post-master's certificate 0%
  • First professional degree 0%
  • Post-secondary certificate 0%

Knowledge

  • Administrative
  • Computers and Electronics
  • Education and Training
  • English Language
  • Customer and Personal Service

Skills at a Glance

Skills helpful in this career

  • Verbal skills
  • Critical thinking & problem solving
  • Equipment operation & maintenance
  • Math & science skills
  • Technology design & control
  • Leadership
No Information for this section

* Military pay may be higher based on specialty pays or bonuses. Learn more about Military benefits.

Data supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.