Shipping

Receiving

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Career Overview

What They Do

Source: Careeronestop.org

Warehouse shipping and receiving specialists 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 Duties

Source: Careeronestop.org

Inspect shipments to ensure correct order fulfillment.
Store items.
Prepare documentation for contracts, transactions, or regulatory compliance.
Order materials, supplies, or equipment.
Package objects for shipping.
Record shipping information.
Respond to customer problems or complaints.
Deliver items.
Coordinate shipping activities with external parties.
Analyze shipping information to make routing decisions.
Calculate shipping costs.

Job Earnings

Source: Careeronestop.org

In New York, the lower 10% of employees in this industry make $25,650 per year, the median wage is $36,800, and the upper 10% make $55,240 per year.

Education/Training Requirements

Source: Careerzone.ny.gov

This occupation requires:

A high school diploma or equivalent
Frequently, some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience may be needed.
Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few months to one year of working with experienced employees
There is not a specific licensing requirement in New York State at this time

Job Outlook & Growth

Source: Careeronestop.org

With little to no new job creation in this field, there are predicted to be 3,300 job openings annually in New York State through 2026 because of attrition and retirement.

Career Pathway

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Middle & High School Opportunities

Classes to Take:
- Computer classes
- Math
Clubs/Extracurricular Activities:
- Explorers
Local BOCES/Career & Technical Education Programs
- Genesee Valley BOCES, Computer Information Systems
- Monroe2BOCES, Computer Technology
- Orleans Niagara BOCES, Computer Technology
Volunteer Opportunities

Local Colleges/Training

On the job training with your employer
Genesee Community College, Business Logistics Management
RIT, Supply Chain Management
SUNY Buffalo, Operations and Supply Chain Management Concentration

Local Career Connection

Judy Mills,

Shipping & Receiving Manager

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LeRoy, NY

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Where Can I Work?

Local GLOW Companies With Shipping & Receiving Jobs

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