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The first year you would be a trainee.
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Minimum wage to $25,000 a year.
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A high school diploma and some related experience
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Working under the supervision of senior clerks; learning how to count and mark stock; helping keep records and inventory; attaching shipping labels and confirming addresses; training in the use of automated equipment.
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The second year you will finally be a shipping and receiving clerk.
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$20,000 to $45,000 a year.
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Completion of on-the-job training
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Ensuring that products being shipped/received are in good order; wrapping and labeling goods to be shipped; unwrapping and verifying goods being received; keeping records and inventory; supervising or aiding in the loading of trucks; possibly operating machinery to load/unload merchandise.
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On the final year, you will be a head clerk.
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$40,000 to $60,000 a year
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Many years of experience as a clerk
Broad understanding of shipping and receiving practices
Further on-the-job training
Leadership abilities -
Overseeing warehouse operations; supervising and possibly training other clerks; ensuring that all products being shipped/received are in good order; keeping records and inventory; filling out orders; supervising the loading of trucks; inspecting products and trucks and filing adjustment claims if there are any problems.
