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Job Description

Verify and maintain 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.

Job Details

The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 43-5071.00
The Mean Annual Wage in the U.S. is $ 33,150.00
The Mean Hourly Wage is $ 15.00
Currently, there are 676,990 people on this job

☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks”.

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Tasks for “Transportation Technician”

Examine shipment contents and compare with records, such as manifests, invoices, or orders, to verify accuracy.
Determine shipping methods, routes, or rates for materials to be shipped.
Deliver or route materials to departments using handtruck, conveyor, or sorting bins.
Pack, seal, label, or affix postage to prepare materials for shipping, using hand tools, power tools, or postage meter.
Confer or correspond with establishment representatives to rectify problems, such as damages, shortages, or nonconformance to specifications.
Prepare documents, such as work orders, bills of lading, or shipping orders, to route materials.
Record shipment data, such as weight, charges, space availability, damages, or discrepancies, for reporting, accounting, or recordkeeping purposes.
Requisition and store shipping materials and supplies to maintain inventory of stock.
Compute amounts, such as space available, shipping, storage, or demurrage charges, using computer or price list.
Compare shipping routes or methods to determine which have the least environmental impact.
Contact carrier representatives to make arrangements or to issue instructions for shipping and delivery of materials.

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