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Stockers and Order Fillers

	Median Wage (USD, 2024)	Projected Job Openings (2023-2033)	Projected Growth (2023-2033)
National Statistics	$37,090	485800	5.9%
State Statistics	-	-	-
City Statistics	-	-	-

Statistics

National

State

City

State

City

$37,090

Median Wage (USD, 2023)

485800

Projected Job Openings (2023-2033)

5.9%

Projected Growth (2023-2033)

Receive, store, and issue merchandise, materials, equipment, and other items from stockroom, warehouse, or storage yard to fill shelves, racks, tables, or customers' orders. May operate power equipment to fill orders. May mark prices on merchandise and set up sales displays.

Experience Requirements Overview

Job Zone Two: Some Preparation Needed
Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed. For example, a teller would benefit from experience working directly with the public.
These occupations usually require a high school diploma.
Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few months to one year of working with experienced employees. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.

Education, Training and Experience

Required Level of Education: High School Diploma - or the equivalent (for example, GED)

Related Work Experience: N.A.

On-Site or In-Plant Training: Up to and including 1 month

On-the-Job Training: Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month

Detailed Work Activities

Store items.
Prepare documentation for contracts, transactions, or regulatory compliance.
Package objects for shipping.
Read work orders to determine material or setup requirements.
Unload materials or equipment.
Stock supplies or merchandise.
Inspect items for damage or defects.
Discuss goods or services information with customers or patrons.
Receive shipments.
Attach identification information to products, items or containers.
Stock supplies or merchandise.
Inspect shipments to ensure correct order fulfillment.
Calculate costs of goods or services.
Collect deposits, payments or fees.
Deliver items.
Attach identification information to products, items or containers.
Monitor inventories of products or materials.
Distribute materials to employees or customers.
Stock supplies or merchandise.
Clean facilities or equipment.
Set up merchandise displays.
Package objects for shipping.
Remove debris or damaged materials.
Send information, materials or documentation.
Clean facilities or equipment.
Advise others on business or operational matters.
Maintain operational records.
Record shipping information.
Calculate costs of goods or services.
Order materials, supplies, or equipment.
Store records or related materials.
Operate forklifts or other loaders.
Unload materials or equipment.
Receive shipments.

Work Values

Achievement

Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.

Working Conditions

Recognition

Relationships

Support

Independence

Tasks

Complete order receipts.
Answer customers' questions about merchandise and advise customers on merchandise selection.
Issue or distribute materials, products, parts, and supplies to customers or coworkers, based on information from incoming requisitions.
Keep records of out-going orders.
Stock shelves, racks, cases, bins, and tables with new or transferred merchandise.
Operate equipment such as forklifts.
Stamp, attach, or change price tags on merchandise, referring to price list.
Obtain merchandise from bins or shelves.
Receive and count stock items, and record data manually or on computer.
Read orders to ascertain catalog numbers, sizes, colors, and quantities of merchandise.
Receive, unload, open, unpack, or issue sales floor merchandise.
Pack customer purchases in bags or cartons.
Store items in an orderly and accessible manner in warehouses, tool rooms, supply rooms, or other areas.
Mark stock items, using identification tags, stamps, electric marking tools, or other labeling equipment.
Pack and unpack items to be stocked on shelves in stockrooms, warehouses, or storage yards.
Take inventory or examine merchandise to identify items to be reordered or replenished.
Clean display cases, shelves, and aisles.
Keep records on the use or damage of stock or stock-handling equipment.
Clean and maintain supplies, tools, equipment, and storage areas to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
Determine proper storage methods, identification, and stock location, based on turnover, environmental factors, and physical capabilities of facilities.
Dispose of damaged or defective items, or return them to vendors.
Recommend disposal of excess, defective, or obsolete stock.
Design and set up advertising signs and displays of merchandise on shelves, counters, or tables to attract customers and promote sales.
Provide assistance or direction to other stockroom, warehouse, or storage yard workers.
Examine and inspect stock items for wear or defects, reporting any damage to supervisors.
Compute prices of items or groups of items.
Itemize and total customer merchandise selection at checkout counter, using cash register, and accept cash or charge card for purchases.
Requisition merchandise from supplier, based on available space, merchandise on hand, customer demand, or advertised specials.
Compare merchandise invoices to items actually received to ensure that shipments are correct.
Transport packages to customers' vehicles.

Work Styles

Persistence

Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.

Achievement/Effort

Initiative

Leadership

Cooperation

Concern for Others

Social Orientation

Self-Control

Stress Tolerance

Adaptability/Flexibility

Dependability

Attention to Detail

Integrity

Independence

Innovation

Analytical Thinking

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