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Job Description


	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.

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Job Requirements


	Experience: Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience may be helpful in these occupations, but usually is not needed. For example, a drywall installer might benefit from experience installing drywall, but an inexperienced person could still learn to be an installer with little difficulty.

	Education: These occupations usually require a high school diploma and may require some vocational training or job-related course work. In some cases, an associate's or bachelor's degree could be needed.

	Training: Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few months to one year of working with experienced employees.

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Significant Points


	(Abstract from Career Articles)

	Stock Clerks and Order Fillers

Employers prefer to hire stock clerks and order fillers who are familiar with computers and other electronic office and business equipment. Employment is projected to decline, due to the use of automation in factories, warehouses, and stores.
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Top Ten Industries

U.S. National Figures.

Stock clerks and order fillers
Grocery Stores	420,150
Department Stores	325,390
Other General Merchandise Stores	197,270
Clothing Stores	65,220
Warehousing and Storage	58,720
Employment Services	51,980
Building Material and Supplies Dealers	44,570
Health and Personal Care Stores	43,450
Grocery and Related Product Merchant Wholesalers	42,720
General Medical and Surgical Hospitals	26,370

Related Careers

	Payroll & Timekeeping Clerks

	Procurement Clerks

	File Clerks

	Order Fillers - Wholesale & Retail Sales

	Weighers, Measurers, Checkers & Samplers

	Mail Clerks & Mail Machine Operators (except postal service)

	Office Machine Operators (except computer)

Salaries

U.S. National Averages.

Stock clerks and order fillers
Average Annual Salary	$23,140
Average Hourly Wage	$11.13
Total Employment	1,873,390

Related Majors & Degrees

General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations
	Retailing and Retail Operations

Interesting Fact

The U.S. minimum wage in 1955 was 75 cents.

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