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Job Description


	Coordinate and expedite the flow of work and materials within or between departments of an establishment according to production schedule. Duties include reviewing and distributing production, work, and shipment schedules; conferring with department supervisors to determine progress of work and completion dates; and compiling reports on progress of work, inventory levels, costs, and production problems.

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Job Requirements


	Experience: Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.

	Education: Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.

	Training: Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.

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Significant Points


	(Abstract from Career Articles)

	Material Recording Clerks

Material recording clerks track product information in order to keep businesses and supply chains on schedule. They ensure proper scheduling, recordkeeping, and inventory control. Many material recording clerks work full time. About 1 in 3 stock clerks and order fillers, the largest occupation within this profile, worked part time in 2014. Material recording clerks usually need to have a high school diploma and are trained on the job. There are no formal education requirements for stock clerks and order fillers. The median annual wage for material recording clerks was $26,240 in May 2015. Employment of material recording clerks is projected to grow 3 percent from 2014 to 2024, slower than the average for all occupations. Job opportunities for material recording clerks should be very good because of the need to replace workers who leave these occupations. Explore resources for employment and wages by state and area for material recording clerks. Compare the job duties, education, job growth, and pay of material recording clerks with similar occupations. Learn more about material recording clerks by visiting additional resources, including O*NET, a source on key characteristics of workers and occupations.
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Top Ten Industries

U.S. National Figures.

Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks
Management of Companies and Enterprises	14,840
Warehousing and Storage	11,490
Employment Services	10,740
Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing	10,370
General Medical and Surgical Hospitals	8,150
Machinery Manufacturing (3331, 3332, 3334, and 3339 only)	8,110
Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services	6,440
Motion Picture and Video Industries	6,420
Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods (4232, 4233, 4235, 4236, 4237, and 4239 only)	6,390
Federal Executive Branch (OES Designation)	6,250

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Salaries

U.S. National Averages.

Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks
Average Annual Salary	$50,020
Average Hourly Wage	$24.05
Total Employment	350,150