How do they match: Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks

  • Material Handler
  • Materials Control Associate
  • Materials Processor
  • Freight Handler

  • 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.

  • Contact carrier representatives to make arrangements or to issue instructions for shipping and delivery of materials.
  • Deliver or route materials to departments using handtruck, conveyor, or sorting bins.
  • Determine shipping methods, routes, or rates for materials to be shipped.
  • Pack, seal, label, or affix postage to prepare materials for shipping, using hand tools, power tools, or postage meter.
  • Prepare documents, such as work orders, bills of lading, or shipping orders, to route materials.
  • Requisition and store shipping materials and supplies to maintain inventory of stock.

  • Order materials, supplies, or equipment.