Automotive Shipping & Receiving Job Description
Automotive shipping and receiving clerks are in charge of everything that takes place in the warehouse at a dealership, repair shop or parts store. Shipping and receiving clerks handle inventory and are responsible for maintaining the warehouse itself.
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Basics
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An automotive shipping clerk's main responsibility is to store and ship products in an efficient manner. He reads invoices and distributes parts, keeping track of inventory. At times, he needs to order parts from the supplier.
Skills
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Strong written and verbal communication skills are a must for an automotive distributor. She also needs to be highly organized and a capable problem solver.
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Background
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Auto shipping and receiving clerks typically should have a high school diploma or equivalent. Mostly, he should have an understanding of the distribution process and an ability to direct others.
Prospects
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According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, which relates the shipping and receiving industry closely with truck transportation, jobs for warehouse workers are expected to grow about 11 percent from 2008 to 2018.
Earnings
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Shipping and receiving clerks, such as those in the automotive industry, earned a median salary of $31,000 in January 2010, according to Salary.com.
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References
- Photo Credit at auto workshop image by Dmitry Goygel-Sokol from Fotolia.com
