According to people in this career, the main tasks are...
| Task | Importance |
|---|---|
| Examine shipment contents and compare with records, such as manifests, invoices, or orders, to verify accuracy. | 84% |
| Requisition and store shipping materials and supplies to maintain inventory of stock. | 81% |
| Prepare documents, such as work orders, bills of lading, or shipping orders, to route materials. | 81% |
| Pack, seal, label, or affix postage to prepare materials for shipping, using hand tools, power tools, or postage meter. | 80% |
| Record shipment data, such as weight, charges, space availability, damages, or discrepancies, for reporting, accounting, or recordkeeping purposes. | 79% |
| Confer or correspond with establishment representatives to rectify problems, such as damages, shortages, or nonconformance to specifications. | 79% |
| Deliver or route materials to departments using handtruck, conveyor, or sorting bins. | 77% |
| Contact carrier representatives to make arrangements or to issue instructions for shipping and delivery of materials. | 76% |
| Determine shipping methods, routes, or rates for materials to be shipped. | 75% |
| Compute amounts, such as space available, shipping, storage, or demurrage charges, using computer or price list. | 74% |
| Compare shipping routes or methods to determine which have the least environmental impact. | 73% |
