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What do they do?

Receive, store, and issue merchandise, materials, equipment, and other items from stockroom, warehouse, or storage yard to fill shelves, racks, tables, or customers' orders. May operate power equipment to fill orders. May mark prices on merchandise and set up sales displays.

Also known as:

Checker Stocker, Dairy Clerk, Grocery Clerk, Grocery Stocker, Inventory Clerk, Inventory Controller, Inventory Coordinator, Inventory Technician (Inventory Tech), Label Maker, Marking Clerk, Material Clerk, Material Handler, Order Filler, Order Picker, Overnight Stocker, Stock Clerk, Stocker, Stockman, Stockroom Associate, Stockroom Clerk, Warehouse Associate, Warehouse Clerk, Warehouse Specialist, Warehouse Technician (Warehouse Tech), Warehouse Worker, Warehouseman

Typical Wages

Projected Growth Rate

Employment of Stockers and Order Fillers is projected to grow 5 percent from 2024 to 2034, about as fast as average compared to all occupations.

Projected Employment in OH

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  • 5.6%

    Change

    Ranks #48 in job growth rate
    22,190

    Job Openings

    Ranks #5 in net job growth

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Education Level

Percent of workers in this field with these degrees:

  • High school diploma equivalent  (44%)
  • Some college, no degree  (22%)
  • Less than high school diploma  (12%)
  • Bachelor's degree  (11%)
  • Associate's degree  (8%)
  • Master's degree  (2%)
  • Doctorate or Professional Degree  (<1%)

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People in this career often know a lot about:

  • Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

People in this career often have talent in:

  • Near Vision - The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).

People in this career often do these activities:

  • Monitor inventories of products or materials.
  • Discuss goods or services information with customers or patrons.
  • Receive shipments.
  • Unload materials or equipment.
  • Stock supplies or merchandise.
  • Calculate costs of goods or services.
  • Operate forklifts or other loaders.
  • Attach identification information to products, items or containers.
  • Collect deposits, payments or fees.
  • Store items.
  • Order materials, supplies, or equipment.
  • Deliver items.
  • Inspect shipments to ensure correct order fulfillment.
  • Package objects for shipping.
  • Distribute materials to employees or customers.
  • Read work orders to determine material or setup requirements.
  • Advise others on business or operational matters.
  • Set up merchandise displays.
  • Clean facilities or equipment.
  • Remove debris or damaged materials.
  • Send information, materials or documentation.
  • Prepare documentation for contracts, transactions, or regulatory compliance.
  • Maintain operational records.
  • Store records or related materials.
  • Inspect items for damage or defects.
  • Record shipping information.

This page includes data from:

O*NET OnLine Career data: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (“USDOL/ETA”). Used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA

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