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Occupational Report for Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks (43-5071) , Oregon Statewide
Occupational Description

Verify and keep records on incoming and outgoing shipments. Prepare items for shipment. Duties include assembling, addressing, stamping, and shipping merchandise or material; receiving, unpacking, verifying and recording incoming merchandise or material; and arranging for the transportation of products

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Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks
Employment Outlook for Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks
Statewide Employment Analysis 2008 employment is estimated to be much larger than the regional average. This occupation is expected to grow at a somewhat slower rate than the regional average. Total job openings are projected to be much higher than the regional average.

Reasonable employment opportunities exist largely due to the need to fill replacement job openings.

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Current Employment Department Job Openings for Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks There are 24 current openings for this occupation. Openings 1 through 24 are listed below.
Job Title Date Posted Location Wage Offered
Warehouse (K104) 6/15/10 Beaverton $10.00/hr
Shipping / Freight Clerk, Administrative Assistant 6/16/10 Junction City $9.00/hr to $11.50/hr DOE
Shipping Specialist 7/16/10 Eugene DOE
Receiving Merchandise Pickup 7/15/10 Medford $8.40/hr DOE
Merchandise Lead 7/23/10 Clackamas $11.00/hr DOE
Warehouse and Shipping 7/26/10 Klamath Falls $9.00/hr
Shipping / Receiving Clerk (Part Time Only) 7/28/10 Tualatin $10.00/hr
Receiving/Inventory Count Clerk 7/29/10 Mcminnville DOE
Warehouse Lead 8/9/10 Eugene $10.00/hr to $12.00/hr DOE
Warehouse 8/5/10 Tualatin $1,950/mo to $2,080/mo DOE
Logistics Specialist (33136) 8/3/10 Hillsboro DOE
Shipping Clerk 8/12/10 Hillsboro $8.40/hr to $10.00/hr DOE
Warehouse Worker 8/13/10 Ashland $9.00/hr DOE
Shipping Specialist 8/12/10 Tualatin to $10.00/hr
Shipping Specialist 8/13/10 Hood River $10.00/hr to $11.00/hr DOE
Online Warehouse Book Receiver 8/11/10 Portland $8.40/hr to $11.00/hr
Shipping Clerk (Z932) 8/19/10 Beaverton $15.00/hr to $17.00/hr DOE
Receiving Clerk For Manufacturing Facility 8/23/10 Tualatin $11.00/hr DOE
Shipping and Receiving Clerk 8/24/10 Beaverton $12.00/hr to $15.00/hr
Logistics Support - Inventory Control 9/1/10 Newberg
Warehouse / Delivery Supervisor 8/31/10 Portland DOE
Shipping and Receiving Clerk 9/1/10 Coburg $11.99/hr to $12.00/hr
M R M Clerk 1 9/1/10 Ontario DOE
Logistics Support - Shipping &Amp; Receiving 9/1/10 Newberg
Job Openings from the Web for Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks The following job openings have been automatically extracted from various sites across the Web. These links are provided as supplemental resources. However, the Employment Department cannot validate these openings nor endorse any of these external sites. Some of these jobs may no longer be open. In some cases, a single opening may be posted on multiple sites.

There are 37 current openings for this occupation. Openings 1 through 26 are listed below.

Job Title Date Posted Location Employer
Logistics Support - Shipping & Receiving 8/30/10 Newberg Climax Portable Machine Tools
Part-time Dockworker, UPS Freight 8/26/10 Eugene UPS Freight
Part-time Dockworker, UPS Freight 8/26/10 Portland UPS Freight
Macy's Streets of Tanasbourne, Hillsboro, OR| Holiday/Seasonal Receiving/Merchandise Processing Asso 8/25/10 Hillsboro Macy s
Macy's Salem Centre, Salem, OR| Holiday/Seasonal Receiving/Merchandise Processing Associate, Tempora 8/25/10 Salem Macy s
Warehouse Associates 8/25/10 Portland Randstad
Receiving Clerk For Manufacturing Facility 8/25/10 Tualatin
Macy's Washington Square, Tigard, OR| Holiday/Seasonal Receiving/Merchandise Processing Associate, T 8/25/10 Tigard Macy s
Sell 40% UPS Shipping Discounts to Businesses. Shipcents.com 8/25/10 Medford
Macy's Valley River Center, Eugene, OR| Holiday/Seasonal Receiving/Merchandise Processing Associate, 8/25/10 Eugene Macy s
WAREHOUSE Shipping & Receiving Clerk 8/25/10 Portland Supervalu
Macy's Rogue Valley, Medford, OR| Holiday/Seasonal Receiving/Merchandise Processing Associate, Tempo 8/25/10 Medford Macy s
Macy's Roseburg Valley, Roseburg, OR| Holiday/Seasonal Receiving/Merchandise Processing Associate, T 8/25/10 Roseburg Macy s
Warehouse Shipping and Receiving Clerk - SVU 8/24/10 Portland Supervalu
Temporary Logistics Assistant 8/24/10 Hanna Andersson
Macy's Lloyd Center, Portland, OR| Holiday/Seasonal Receiving/Merchandise Processing Associate, Temp 8/24/10 Portland Macy s
Warehouse Associates 8/24/10 Portland Randstad US
Macy's Downtown Portland, Portland, OR| Holiday/Seasonal Receiving/Merchandise Processing Associate, 8/24/10 Portland Macy s
Macy's Bend River, Bend, OR| Holiday/Seasonal Receiving/Merchandise Processing Associate, Temporary 8/24/10 Bend Macy s
Macy's Clackamas Town Center, Portland, OR| Holiday/Seasonal Receiving/Merchandise Processing Associ 8/24/10 Portland Macy s
Warehouse Shipping & Receiving Cler... 8/24/10 Portland Supervalu
shipping & receiving 8/24/10 Gresham Express Employment Professionals
Temporary Logistics Assistant 8/24/10 Portland Hanna Andersson
Warehouse Shipping and Receiving Clerk - SVU 8/23/10 Portland Supervalu
Import/Export Shipping Clerk 8/19/10 Hillsboro Express Employment Professionals
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State of Oregon License Information for Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks No statewide license is required for this occupation.
Wages for Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks
Region ---------------- 2010 Wages ----------------
Percentiles (hourly wages) Avg
Hourly
($/hr)
Avg
Annual
10th 25th 50th
(median)
75th 90th
Oregon Statewide $10.12 $11.79 $14.24 $17.60 $21.37 $15.03 $31,257
Clatsop / Columbia / Tillamook 9.60 12.22 16.88 21.41 24.02 16.87 35,076
Multnomah / Washington 10.58 12.23 14.58 18.28 22.97 15.67 32,598
Marion / Polk / Yamhill 9.99 11.18 13.45 16.11 19.13 14.01 29,144
Benton / Lincoln / Linn 9.13 10.85 13.63 17.13 22.61 14.61 30,402
Lane 9.57 10.94 13.16 16.44 19.61 14.01 29,138
Douglas 9.87 12.10 15.31 17.93 20.35 15.09 31,381
Coos / Curry 10.06 11.38 14.26 21.31 24.30 15.97 33,205
Jackson / Josephine 9.03 10.32 12.71 15.44 18.69 13.21 27,475
Gilliam / Hood River / Sherman / Wheeler / Wasco 8.93 9.68 11.91 14.24 17.68 12.48 25,966
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson 10.94 12.58 14.95 18.27 21.27 15.54 32,338
Klamath / Lake 10.36 12.04 13.67 15.41 17.61 13.88 28,856
Morrow / Umatilla 10.25 11.65 14.01 16.99 19.27 14.43 30,024
Baker / Union / Wallowa 11.77 14.18 17.78 28.29 30.60 20.23 42,065
Grant / Harney / Malheur 9.23 10.40 12.38 14.66 17.89 12.82 26,667
Clackamas 10.77 12.67 15.17 18.24 20.26 15.45 32,136
Data Sources and Limitations
Regional Employment Projections for Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks
Region Employment Change % Change Projected Annual Openings
2008 2018 Growth Replacement Total
Oregon Statewide 9,399 9,855 456 4.9% 46 239 284
Multnomah / Washington 4,370 4,609 239 5.5% 24 111 135
Clackamas 1,081 1,133 52 4.8% 5 28 33
Lane 869 923 54 6.2% 5 22 28
Marion / Polk / Yamhill 772 820 48 6.2% 5 20 25
Jackson / Josephine 637 685 48 7.5% 5 16 21
Benton / Lincoln / Linn 445 477 32 7.2% 3 11 15
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson 377 405 28 7.4% 3 10 13
Douglas 171 178 7 4.1% 1 4 5
Morrow / Umatilla 165 158 -7 -4.2% 0 4 4
Gilliam / Hood River / Sherman / Wheeler / Wasco 113 122 9 8.0% 1 3 4
Clatsop / Columbia / Tillamook 98 103 5 5.1% 1 3 3
Klamath / Lake 91 99 8 8.8% 1 2 3
Coos / Curry 81 82 1 1.2% 0 2 2
Grant / Harney / Malheur 67 67 0 0.0% 0 2 2
Baker / Union / Wallowa 52 50 -2 -3.8% 0 1 1

Replacement openings are caused by existing workers permanently leaving their occupation. Many additional job openings occur due to job changes within occupations.
Data Sources and Limitations
Industries of Employment for Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks
Industry
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Ownership 2008
Employment
Total, All Industries All 9,399
Total, All Industries Private 9,248
Manufacturing Private 2,759
Food Manufacturing Private 310
Wood Product Manufacturing Private 172
Other Wood Product Manufacturing Private 103
Paper Manufacturing Private 83
Printing and Related Support Activities Private 150
Chemical Manufacturing Private 114
Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing Private 150
Plastics Product Manufacturing Private 128
Primary Metal Manufacturing Private 157
Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing Private 349
Machine Shops; Turned Product; and Screw, Nut, and Bolt Manufacturing Private 101
Other Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing Private 75
Machinery Manufacturing Private 234
Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing Private 339
Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing Private 185
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing Private 189
Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing Private 82
Miscellaneous Manufacturing Private 263
Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing Private 74
Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing Private 189
Wholesale Trade Private 2,133
Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods Private 1,217
Motor Vehicle and Motor Vehicle Parts and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers Private 351
Lumber and Other Construction Materials Merchant Wholesalers Private 86
Professional and Commercial Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers Private 132
Electrical and Electronic Goods Merchant Wholesalers Private 92
Hardware, and Plumbing and Heating Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers Private 177
Machinery, Equipment, and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers Private 155
Miscellaneous Durable Goods Merchant Wholesalers Private 132
Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods Private 706
Paper and Paper Product Merchant Wholesalers Private 77
Apparel, Piece Goods, and Notions Merchant Wholesalers Private 133
Grocery and Related Product Wholesalers Private 267
Miscellaneous Nondurable Goods Merchant Wholesalers Private 162
Wholesale Electronic Markets and Agents and Brokers Private 210
Retail Trade Private 2,234
Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers Private 217
Automobile Dealers Private 81
Automotive Parts, Accessories, and Tire Stores Private 99
Furniture and Home Furnishings Stores Private 130
Furniture Stores Private 80
Building Material and Garden Equipment and Supplies Dealers Private 377
Building Material and Supplies Dealers Private 362
Food and Beverage Stores Private 196
Grocery Stores Private 185
Clothing and Clothing Accessories Stores Private 217
Clothing Stores Private 93
Shoe Stores Private 111
Sporting Goods, Hobby, Book, and Music Stores Private 152
Sporting Goods, Hobby, and Musical Instrument Stores Private 89
General Merchandise Stores Private 408
Department Stores Private 240
Other General Merchandise Stores Private 168
Miscellaneous Store Retailers Private 131
Office Supplies, Stationery, and Gift Stores Private 82
Nonstore Retailers Private 294
Electronic Shopping and Mail-Order Houses Private 284
Transportation and Warehousing Private 1,120
Truck Transportation Private 90
General Freight Trucking Private 84
Couriers and Messengers Private 422
Couriers Private 419
Warehousing and Storage Private 579
Information Private 178
Publishing Industries (except Internet) Private 132
Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers Private 87
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services Private 115
Management of Companies and Enterprises Private 154
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services Private 188
Administrative and Support Services Private 178
Employment Services Private 144
Health Care and Social Assistance Private 158
Hospitals Private 103
General Medical and Surgical Hospitals Private 103
Other Services (except Public Administration) Private 75
Total, All Industries Federal 81
Federal Government (Non-Postal) Federal 72
Educational Requirements for Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks Workers must have short-term on-the-job training to gain the necessary skills for this occupation. However, those with related work experience have a competitive advantage in this labor market.
Skills for Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks
  • Apply Local And Regional Geographical Knowledge To Transportation
  • Determine Appropriate Postage Or Freight Fees
  • Develop Delivery And Production Schedules
  • Expedite Freight Movement
  • Manage Inventories And Supplies
  • Obtain Information From Clients, Customers, Patients Or Others
  • Operate Forklift
  • Organize And Work With Detailed Records
  • Organize Goods And Merchandise Received Into Stock Or Inventory
  • Prepare And Package Goods For Shipment
  • Prepare Shipping Documents
  • Process And Prepare Business Forms
  • Process Records And Maintain Forms And Files
  • Read And Process Written Or Electronic Orders For Merchandise
  • Receive And Process Returned Merchandise
  • Stock, Organize And Clean Shelves
  • Unpack, Inventory And Store Goods
  • Use Basic Mathematics
  • Use Computers To Enter, Access And Retrieve Data
  • Use Computers To Organize And Locate Parts And Inventory
  • Use Inventory Control Procedures
  • Use Shipping Codes To Track Delayed Or Missing Shipments
  • Work As A Team Member
  • Wrap And Label Products
Schools and Training Providers for Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks The training providers listed below offer programs related to this occupation. This information is updated once per year. Anyone interested in a particular program should check with the training institution regarding its availability. Listing these training providers does not necessarily constitute or imply their endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the State of Oregon.

Chemeketa Community College
4000 Lancaster Dr NE
Salem, OR 97305
Phone: (503) 399-5000
Programs of Training:
Linn-Benton Community College
6500 Pacific Blvd SW
Albany, OR 97321
Phone: (541) 917-4999
Programs of Training:
Mt Hood Community College
26000 SE Stark St
Gresham, OR 97030
Phone: (503) 491-6422
Programs of Training:
DePaul Industries
4660 Portland Rd. NE, Suite 108
Salem, OR 97305-1684
Phone: (503) 856-9817
Programs of Training:
Central Oregon Community College
2600 NW College Way
Bend, OR 97701
Phone: (541) 383-7500
Programs of Training:
Southwestern Oregon Community College
1988 Newmark Ave
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Phone: (541) 888-2525
Programs of Training:
Portland Community College
12000 SW 49th Avenue
Portland, OR 97219
Phone: (503) 244-6111
Programs of Training:
Umpqua Community College
1140 College Rd.
Roseburg, OR 97470
Phone: (541) 440-4600
Programs of Training:
Clatsop Community College
1653 Jerome Ave
Astoria, OR 97103
Phone: (503) 325-0910
Programs of Training:
Lane Community College
4000 E 30th Ave
Eugene, OR 97405
Phone: (541) 463-3000
Programs of Training:
DePaul Industries Training Centers
4950 NE Martin Luther King
Portland, OR 97211-3354
Phone: (503) 281-1289
Programs of Training:
Career Pathway Roadmaps for Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks No Career Pathway links were found for this occupation.
Related Occupations The scores listed below indicates how closely the skills for Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks matches the occupation in the list. A score of 100% means the occupations have identical skill sets. A maximum of 10 occupations are displayed below.
Occupation Skill Overlap
Stock Clerks And Order Fillers 53%
Production, Planning, And Expediting Clerks 35%