Occupation
Shipping and receiving clerk
Shipping and receiving clerks control the paperwork and system records for goods entering and leaving a site. They check what arrived against what was ordered, prepare despatch documents and carrier labels, and chase up shortages and damage. The role sits between the warehouse floor and the office, and small documentation errors create large downstream problems.
Also known as: Shipper-receiver · Despatch clerk · Goods-in clerk · Traffic clerk
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Part of Supply chain, transport and logistics
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What the work involves
Match inbound deliveries to purchase orders and packing lists and record discrepancies.
Book receipts into the warehouse or inventory system and route stock to storage.
Prepare bills of lading, packing lists, and carrier labels for outbound shipments.
Arrange collections with carriers and confirm booking references and dock times.
File claims for damaged or missing goods and follow them through to resolution.
Keep shipment records, customs paperwork, and proof-of-delivery files in order.
Entry-route stepper
How people commonly enter
Direct entry from a warehouse or administrative role with on-the-job training on the site's systems.
A college certificate in logistics, supply chain, or business administration.
A short course in shipping documentation or transport administration.
Typical training: Short course or on-the-job training
Licensing: Not typically licensed
Work-context map
Typical work context
- Warehouse
- Team based
- Predictable routine
- Desk based
- Shift work
Warehouse · Team based · Predictable routine · Desk based · Shift work
Related interests
- Conventional (organizing)
- Realistic (hands-on)
Conventional (organizing) · Realistic (hands-on)
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