Occupation Profile for Marking Clerks
Print and attach price tickets to articles of merchandise using one or several methods, such as marking price on tickets by hand or using ticket-printing machine.
Signficant Points
- Stock clerks and order fillers generally are entry-level workers who learn through short-term on-the-job training.
- Despite the projected decline in employment due to the use of automation in factories, warehouses, and stores, numerous job openings are expected due to replacement needs.
- Because of automation, applicants who are familiar with computers and other electronic office and business equipment will have the best job prospects.
Tasks
- Core — Put price information on tickets, marking by hand or using ticket-printing machine.
- Core — Compare printed price tickets with entries on purchase orders to verify accuracy and notify supervisor of discrepancies.
- Core — Pin, paste, sew, tie, or staple tickets, tags, or labels to article.
- Supplemental — Record number and types of articles marked and pack articles in boxes.
- Supplemental — Mark selling price by hand on boxes containing merchandise.
Activities
- Handling and Moving Objects — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
- Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
- Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
- Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
- Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.