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	Shipping and Receiving Clerks

	Page Down		Job Description: Shipping and Receiving Clerks keep track of all goods and merchandise transferred between business establishments. Shipping Clerks are responsible for all outgoing shipments. They assure that merchandise is in proper condition and that orders are filled properly before the items are sent to customers. Receiving Clerks unwrap and unpack goods received and ensure that the orders are filled correctly by checking the items received against the original orders. Both Shipping and Receiving Clerks may operate hand trucks, forklifts, tow trucks, cranes, pickup trucks, mailing machines, and loading conveyers.

Wages - Statewide:

To give you an idea of how much you might earn, we have given you the average hourly wages and average yearly wages for this career throughout California. Wages can vary greatly in different parts of the State.


	Hourly Average Wages:	$	30,236

	Yearly Average Wages:	$	30,236
Source: California Occupational Employment and Wage Data, 2008

Job Openings:

An average of 3250 job openings will be available statewide per year. The number of openings includes both new jobs and replacement openings as workers leave the occupation.

Source: California Occupational Employment Projections 2004 - 2014

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	Basic Job Requirements: Good memory Good spelling and writing skills High school graduate with courses in typing, business arithmetic, and other business courses preferred Clerical experience and ability to operate office machines desirable Page Down

	Where to get training locally: Most training is on-the-job. Basic clerical and business courses can be completed in high school, adult education, community colleges, and private vocational schools. To find training programs in your area you can check the LaborMarketInfo Web site at www.labormarketinfo.edd.ca.gov/cgi/databrowsing/traProvidersSelection.asp?menuChoice=traProviders. Or, you can go to a One-Stop Career Center for assistance. (See "One-Stop Career Centers" in the "How to Find a Job" section.)


	Possible Job Paths: Return to Clerical Job List

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