How much does a Shipping and Receiving Clerk I make in the United States? The average Shipping and Receiving Clerk I salary in the United States is $37,545 as of February 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $34,495 and $40,795. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

Shipping and Receiving Clerk I Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Shipping and Receiving Clerk I Salary $31,719 US February 26, 2024
25th Percentile Shipping and Receiving Clerk I Salary $34,495 US February 26, 2024
50th Percentile Shipping and Receiving Clerk I Salary $37,545 US February 26, 2024
75th Percentile Shipping and Receiving Clerk I Salary $40,795 US February 26, 2024
90th Percentile Shipping and Receiving Clerk I Salary $43,755 US February 26, 2024
25% $34,495 10% $31,719 90% $43,755 75% $40,795 $37,545 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Customer Service: Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.

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Container: Container is an object used for or capable of holding, esp for transport or storage, such as a carton, box, etc.

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ERP: Enterprise resource planning (ERP) refers to a type of software that organizations use to manage day-to-day business activities such as accounting, procurement, project management, risk management and compliance, and supply chain operations.

Customer Service 23.47%
Container 6.19%
ERP 3.81%
Others 66.53%

Job Description for Shipping and Receiving Clerk I

Shipping and Receiving Clerk I assembles orders and prepares goods for shipment. Receives, unpacks, inspects and stores incoming materials and supplies. Being a Shipping and Receiving Clerk I uses shipping records to verify the accuracy of incoming and outgoing shipments and orders. Documents damages and discrepancies for future reimbursement and reconciliation. Additionally, Shipping and Receiving Clerk I typically requires a high school diploma or its equivalent. Typically reports to supervisor. The Shipping and Receiving Clerk I possesses a moderate understanding of general aspects of the job. Works under the close direction of senior personnel in the functional area. May require 0-1 year of general work experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Career Path for Shipping and Receiving Clerk I

A career path is a sequence of jobs that leads to your short- and long-term career goals. Some follow a linear career path within one field, while others change fields periodically to achieve career or personal goals.

For Shipping and Receiving Clerk I, the first career path typically starts with a Shipping Coordinator II position, and then progresses to Shipping Coordinator III.

Additionally, the second career path typically starts with a Shipping and Receiving Clerk II position, and then progresses to Shipping and Receiving Supervisor.

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Shipping and Receiving Clerk I salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Shipping and Receiving Clerk I, the highest Shipping and Receiving Clerk I salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Shipping and Receiving Clerk I salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Shipping and Receiving Clerk I salary is in Miami, FL, where the Shipping and Receiving Clerk I salary is 2.9% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-2.9%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 5.5%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.7%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 17.5%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-0.7%

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