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Order Fillers - Wholesale & Retail Sales

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Job Description


	Fill customers' mail and telephone orders from stored merchandise in accordance with specifications on sales slips or order forms. Duties include computing prices of items, completing order receipts, keeping records of out-going orders, and requisitioning additional materials, supplies, and equipment.

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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

Career Video

Title: "Order Fillers"

Duration: 01:27

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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