We surveyed 2,850 shipping/receiving clerks to better understand the work environment and required skills of a typical shipping/receiving clerk. Here are the results.

How much intelligence is required as a shipping/receiving clerk?

Low

High

Working as a shipping/receiving clerk typically doesn’t require the use of high levels of intelligence in daily tasks.

Can I learn to become a shipping/receiving clerk?

Intrinsic Talent

Acquired Talent

A career as a shipping/receiving clerk typically depends predominantly on qualities you’re born with, with a small aspect of skills you can learn.

Is it easy to get a job as a shipping/receiving clerk?

Easy

Hard

It’s typically not very difficult to find a job as a shipping/receiving clerk. If you’re curious about the numbers, check out the job market for shipping/receiving clerks.

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Do shipping/receiving clerks work full-time or part-time?

77% of shipping/receiving clerks work in full-time roles while 23% work part-time.