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Shipping/Receiving Clerk

Shipping and receiving clerks verify and maintain records on incoming and outgoing shipments, prepare items for shipment, and track inventory.

$38,000
Median Salary
780,000
Total Employed
3
Career Transitions
AI Risk Score
0 %
High Risk

Higher risk than 89% of jobs in our database

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Pivot Score 47/100

Moderate pivot potential — some transitions require new skills.

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Automation Risk Analysis

Real-time market signals

AI Can Do This Today
8/10 Very High
Job Postings
-18%
since 2020
Automation Timeline
2-4 years
until major impact

Why This Job Is At Risk

Automated sorting systems processing packages without human intervention

RFID and barcode scanning eliminating manual inventory checks

AI-powered warehouse management systems automating documentation

Robotic palletizing and depalletizing replacing manual handling

Leaving This Role: 300K-450K as automation expands
Competition Level: High - data skills becoming essential
Your Head Start: Critical - learn WMS software and analytics now

Job Market Data

Real trends from multiple job platforms

Moderate Demand
Current Employment
857.6K
BLS (2026)
Projected Growth
0%
2024-2034
Annual Openings
0
per year (growth + replacements)

Listing Trends

4 sources tracked
🇺🇸 United States
1.1K listings
🇩🇪 Germany
2.3K listings
🇫🇷 France
2K listings
🇪🇸 Spain
28 listings
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
703 listings
Sources: AdzunaArbeitsagenturFrance TravailReed
Updated Feb 25, 2026

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