# Stockers and Order Fillers

> Receive, store, and issue merchandise, materials, equipment, and other items from stockroom, warehouse, or storage yard to fill shelves, racks, tables, or customers' orders. May operate power equipment to fill orders. May mark prices on merchandise and set up sales displays.
- **Entity Type:** role
- **Schema Version:** role.v1
- **Soc Code:** 53-7065.00
- **Summary:** Receive, store, and issue merchandise, materials, equipment, and other items from stockroom, warehouse, or storage yard to fill shelves, racks, tables, or customers' orders. May operate power equipment to fill orders. May mark prices on merchandise and set up sales displays.

## Aliases

- Checker Stocker
- Order Filler
- Stock Clerk
- Stocker
- Inventory Specialist
- Inventory Technician (Inventory Tech)
- Label Maker
- Marking Clerk
- Order Picker
- Warehouse Technician (Warehouse Tech)
- Agent Contract Clerk
- Backroom Associate

## Tasks

| Text | Type | Iwa |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Complete order receipts. | Core | 4.A.3.b.6.m |
| Answer customers' questions about merchandise and advise customers on merchandise selection. | Core | 4.A.4.a.1.a |
| Compute prices of items or groups of items. | Supplemental | 4.A.2.b.1.a |
| Issue or distribute materials, products, parts, and supplies to customers or coworkers, based on information from incoming requisitions. | Core | 4.A.4.c.3.c |
| Keep records of out-going orders. | Core | 4.A.3.b.6.h |
| Stock shelves, racks, cases, bins, and tables with new or transferred merchandise. | Core | 4.A.3.a.2.ak |
| Operate equipment such as forklifts. | Core | 4.A.3.a.3.h |
| Stamp, attach, or change price tags on merchandise, referring to price list. | Core | 4.A.1.b.1.a |
| Obtain merchandise from bins or shelves. | Core | 4.A.3.a.2.ap |
| Itemize and total customer merchandise selection at checkout counter, using cash register, and accept cash or charge card for purchases. | Supplemental | 4.A.2.b.1.a |
| Receive and count stock items, and record data manually or on computer. | Core | 4.A.4.c.1.e |
| Read orders to ascertain catalog numbers, sizes, colors, and quantities of merchandise. | Core | 4.A.1.a.1.b |

## Emerging Tasks


## Activities

| Name | Iwa |
| --- | --- |
| Prepare documentation for contracts, transactions, or regulatory compliance. | 4.A.3.b.6.m |
| Package objects for shipping. | 4.A.3.a.2.ap |
| Read work orders to determine material or setup requirements. | 4.A.1.a.1.b |
| Unload materials or equipment. | 4.A.3.a.1.f |
| Stock supplies or merchandise. | 4.A.3.a.2.ak |
| Store items. | 4.A.3.a.2.ak |
| Inspect items for damage or defects. | 4.A.1.b.2.f |
| Discuss goods or services information with customers or patrons. | 4.A.4.a.1.a |
| Receive shipments. | 4.A.4.c.1.e |
| Attach identification information to products, items or containers. | 4.A.1.b.1.a |
| Inspect shipments to ensure correct order fulfillment. | 4.A.1.b.2.j |
| Calculate costs of goods or services. | 4.A.2.b.1.a |
| Collect deposits, payments or fees. | 4.A.4.c.3.d |
| Deliver items. | 4.A.3.a.1.j |
| Monitor inventories of products or materials. | 4.A.4.c.3.g |
| Distribute materials to employees or customers. | 4.A.4.c.3.c |
| Clean facilities or equipment. | 4.A.3.a.1.c |
| Set up merchandise displays. | 4.A.3.a.2.h |
| Remove debris or damaged materials. | 4.A.3.a.1.e |
| Send information, materials or documentation. | 4.A.4.c.1.e |
| Advise others on business or operational matters. | 4.A.4.b.6.e |
| Maintain operational records. | 4.A.3.b.6.h |
| Record shipping information. | 4.A.3.b.6.h |
| Order materials, supplies, or equipment. | 4.A.4.c.3.e |
| Store records or related materials. | 4.A.3.a.2.ak |
| Operate forklifts or other loaders. | 4.A.3.a.3.h |

## Capabilities

| Name | Family | Value |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Near Vision | ability | 3.62 |
| Oral Comprehension | ability | 3.38 |
| Active Listening | essential_skill | 3.25 |
| Trunk Strength | ability | 3.25 |
| Customer and Personal Service | knowledge | 3.22 |
| Written Comprehension | ability | 3.12 |
| Oral Expression | ability | 3.12 |
| Manual Dexterity | ability | 3.12 |
| Extent Flexibility | ability | 3.12 |
| Speech Clarity | ability | 3.12 |
| English Language | knowledge | 3.1 |
| Reading Comprehension | essential_skill | 3 |
| Information Ordering | ability | 3 |
| Selective Attention | ability | 3 |
| Arm-Hand Steadiness | ability | 3 |
| Multilimb Coordination | ability | 3 |
| Static Strength | ability | 3 |
| Speech Recognition | ability | 3 |
| Speaking | essential_skill | 2.88 |
| Monitoring | essential_skill | 2.88 |
| Social Perceptiveness | transferable_skill | 2.88 |
| Service Orientation | transferable_skill | 2.88 |
| Problem Sensitivity | ability | 2.88 |
| Category Flexibility | ability | 2.88 |
| Critical Thinking | essential_skill | 2.75 |
| Coordination | transferable_skill | 2.75 |
| Public Safety and Security | knowledge | 2.75 |
| Transportation | knowledge | 2.75 |
| Dynamic Strength | ability | 2.75 |
| Judgment and Decision Making | transferable_skill | 2.62 |
| Time Management | transferable_skill | 2.62 |
| Deductive Reasoning | ability | 2.62 |
| Inductive Reasoning | ability | 2.62 |
| Perceptual Speed | ability | 2.62 |
| Finger Dexterity | ability | 2.62 |
| Stamina | ability | 2.62 |
| Gross Body Coordination | ability | 2.62 |
| Far Vision | ability | 2.62 |
| Visual Color Discrimination | ability | 2.62 |
| Depth Perception | ability | 2.62 |

## Skills

| Name | Type |
| --- | --- |
| Active Listening | Common Skill |
| English Language | Common Skill |
| Speech Recognition | Specialized Skill |
| Reading Comprehension | Common Skill |
| Microsoft Word | Common Skill |
| Microsoft Windows | Common Skill |
| Microsoft Outlook | Common Skill |
| Microsoft Excel | Common Skill |
| Microsoft Edge | Specialized Skill |
| Microsoft Access | Specialized Skill |
| Information Ordering | Specialized Skill |
| Google Docs | Specialized Skill |
| Social Perceptiveness | Common Skill |
| Critical Thinking | Common Skill |
| Time Management | Common Skill |
| Inductive Reasoning | Common Skill |
| Finger Dexterity | Common Skill |
| Depth Perception | Common Skill |
| Deductive Reasoning | Common Skill |
| Mathematics | Common Skill |
| Writing | Common Skill |
| Visualization | Specialized Skill |
| Systems Analysis | Specialized Skill |
| Active Learning | Common Skill |
| Learning Strategies | Specialized Skill |
| Instructing | Specialized Skill |
| Complex Problem Solving | Common Skill |
| Negotiation | Common Skill |
| Telecommunications | Specialized Skill |
| Microsoft Dynamics GP | Specialized Skill |
| Email Software | Specialized Skill |
| Geography | Specialized Skill |
| Psychology | Specialized Skill |
| Chemistry | Specialized Skill |
| Foreign Language | Common Skill |
| Physics | Specialized Skill |
| Equipment Selection | Specialized Skill |
| Equipment Maintenance | Specialized Skill |
| Biology | Specialized Skill |
| Installation | Specialized Skill |

## Tools

| Example | Category | Hot | In Demand |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Apple Safari | Internet browser software | yes | no |
| Google Docs | Word processing software | yes | no |
| Microsoft Access | Data base user interface and query software | yes | no |
| Microsoft Edge | Internet browser software | yes | no |
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software | yes | no |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software | yes | no |
| Microsoft Outlook | Electronic mail software | yes | no |
| Microsoft Windows | Operating system software | yes | no |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software | yes | no |
| Mozilla Firefox | Internet browser software | yes | no |
| SAP software | Enterprise resource planning ERP software | yes | no |
| Data entry software | Data base user interface and query software | no | no |
| Eko | Desktop communications software | no | no |
| Email software | Electronic mail software | no | no |
| Handheld computer device software | Operating system software | no | no |
| Inventory management systems | Inventory management software | no | no |
| Inventory tracking software | Inventory management software | no | no |
| Microsoft Dynamics GP | Enterprise resource planning ERP software | no | no |
| Oracle JD Edwards EnterpriseOne | Enterprise resource planning ERP software | no | no |
| Ordering software | Inventory management software | no | no |
| Voice picking software | Voice synthesizer and recognition software | no | no |
| Warehouse management system WMS | Materials requirements planning logistics and supply chain software | no | no |
| Work scheduling software | Calendar and scheduling software | no | no |

## Work Context

| Name | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams | 4.87 |
| Contact With Others | 4.5 |
| Indoors, Environmentally Controlled | 4.32 |
| Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team | 4.18 |
| Deal With External Customers or the Public in General | 4.09 |
| Importance of Being Exact or Accurate | 3.96 |
| Spend Time Standing | 3.9 |
| Telephone Conversations | 3.89 |
| Freedom to Make Decisions | 3.85 |
| Determine Tasks, Priorities and Goals | 3.84 |
| Importance of Repeating Same Tasks | 3.68 |
| Physical Proximity | 3.48 |
| Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions | 3.46 |
| Time Pressure | 3.44 |
| Frequency of Decision Making | 3.42 |
| Coordinate or Lead Others in Accomplishing Work Activities | 3.4 |
| E-Mail | 3.37 |
| Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results | 3.37 |
| Spend Time Walking or Running | 3.34 |
| Dealing With Unpleasant, Angry, or Discourteous People | 3.31 |
| Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls | 3.06 |
| Health and Safety of Other Workers | 2.81 |
| Spend Time Bending or Twisting Your Body | 2.8 |
| Written Letters and Memos | 2.76 |
| Work Outcomes and Results of Other Workers | 2.6 |
| Conflict Situations | 2.5 |
| Spend Time Sitting | 2.4 |
| Level of Competition | 2.33 |
| Public Speaking | 2.28 |
| Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled | 2.28 |
| Exposed to Sounds, Noise Levels that are Distracting or Uncomfortable | 2.23 |
| Consequence of Error | 2.21 |
| Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling | 2.12 |
| Exposed to Contaminants | 2.06 |
| Degree of Automation | 1.98 |
| Exposed to Very Hot or Cold Temperatures | 1.83 |
| Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance | 1.8 |
| Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets | 1.76 |
| Outdoors, Exposed to All Weather Conditions | 1.74 |
| Exposed to Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions | 1.7 |

## Preparation

- **Job Zone:** 2
- **Job Zone Name:** Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed
- **Education:** Usually requires a high school diploma or GED, though some occupations may not.
- **Experience:** Some occupations may need little or no previous experience; others require several months to a year of experience. For example, landscaping and groundskeeping workers might require very little training or previous experience, while agricultural equipment operators can benefit from on-the job training.
- **Svp Range:** (Below 6.0)

### Education Distribution

| Label | Percentage |
| --- | --- |
| High School Diploma | 56.56 |
| Some College Courses | 29.59 |
| Less than a High School Diploma | 7.79 |
| Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree) | 3.68 |
| Post-Secondary Certificate | 2.09 |
| Bachelor's Degree | 0.29 |

## Person Fit

| Name | Family | Value |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Conventional | career_interest_type | 6.25 |
| Physical/Manual Labor | specific_interest_area | 5.53 |
| Realistic | career_interest_type | 4.79 |
| Enterprising | career_interest_type | 3.29 |
| Transportation/Machine Operation | specific_interest_area | 3.1 |
| Dependability | work_style | 2.11 |
| Attention to Detail | work_style | 1.92 |
| Sales | specific_interest_area | 1.9 |
| Social | career_interest_type | 1.88 |
| Personal Service | specific_interest_area | 1.65 |
| Accounting | specific_interest_area | 1.51 |
| Office Work | specific_interest_area | 1.47 |
| Marketing/Advertising | specific_interest_area | 1.43 |
| Management/Administration | specific_interest_area | 1.41 |
| Integrity | work_style | 1.4 |
| Cooperation | work_style | 1.35 |

## Related Roles

| Soc Code | Slug | Title | Tier |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 43-5071.00 | role-43-5071-00 | Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks | Primary-Short |
| 41-2021.00 | role-41-2021-00 | Counter and Rental Clerks | Primary-Short |
| 43-5111.00 | role-43-5111-00 | Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping | Primary-Short |
| 53-7062.00 | role-53-7062-00 | Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | Primary-Short |
| 41-2031.00 | role-41-2031-00 | Retail Salespersons | Primary-Short |
| 43-5053.00 | role-43-5053-00 | Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators | Primary-Long |
| 41-2011.00 | role-41-2011-00 | Cashiers | Primary-Long |
| 43-5051.00 | role-43-5051-00 | Postal Service Clerks | Primary-Long |
| 43-9051.00 | role-43-9051-00 | Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service | Primary-Long |
| 43-4151.00 | role-43-4151-00 | Order Clerks | Primary-Long |
| 43-3061.00 | role-43-3061-00 | Procurement Clerks | Supplemental |
| 43-5061.00 | role-43-5061-00 | Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks | Supplemental |

## Career Clusters

| Cluster | Slug |
| --- | --- |
| Supply Chain & Transportation | supply-chain-transportation |

## Education Level

- **Category:** High school diploma or equivalent

## Study Programs


## Market

- **Median Wage:** 37090
- **Mean Wage:** 38910
- **Pct10Wage:** 29850
- **Pct25Wage:** 33710
- **Pct75Wage:** 43140
- **Pct90Wage:** 49200
- **Employment:** 2779530
- **Area Title:** U.S.

## Industries


### Top

| Naics | Slug | Title | Level | Employment | Median Wage | Lq |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 44-45 | 44-45 | Retail Trade | Sector | 1829910 | 35910 | 6.51 |
| 48-49 | 48-49 | Transportation and Warehousing | Sector | 417100 | 41840 | 3.13 |
| 42 | 42 | Wholesale Trade | Sector | 260000 | 40470 | 2.39 |
| 31-33 | 31-33 | Manufacturing | Sector | 80890 | 43740 | 0.35 |
| 56 | 56 | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | Sector | 61130 | 36460 | 0.38 |
| 561320 | 561320 | Temporary Help Services | National industry | 42310 | 36290 | 0.89 |
| 62 | 62 | Health Care and Social Assistance | Sector | 29850 | 39770 | 0.07 |
| 456110 | 456110 | Pharmacies and Drug Retailers | National industry | 17220 | 36110 | 1.35 |
| 54 | 54 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | Sector | 15120 | 35450 | 0.08 |
| 72 | 72 | Accommodation and Food Services | Sector | 13530 | 37370 | 0.05 |
| 55 | 55 | Management of Companies and Enterprises | Sector | 11790 | 39770 | 0.23 |
| 23 | 23 | Construction | Sector | 11000 | 45550 | 0.08 |

### Concentrated

| Naics | Slug | Title | Level | Employment | Lq |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 44-45 | 44-45 | Retail Trade | Sector | 1829910 | 6.51 |
| 48-49 | 48-49 | Transportation and Warehousing | Sector | 417100 | 3.13 |
| 42 | 42 | Wholesale Trade | Sector | 260000 | 2.39 |
| 459110 | 459110 | Sporting Goods Retailers | National industry | 10480 | 1.95 |
| 456110 | 456110 | Pharmacies and Drug Retailers | National industry | 17220 | 1.35 |
| 423820 | 423820 | Farm and Garden Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers | National industry | 1990 | 0.97 |
| 561320 | 561320 | Temporary Help Services | National industry | 42310 | 0.89 |
| 339910 | 339910 | Jewelry and Silverware Manufacturing | National industry | 220 | 0.61 |
- **Count:** 51

## Ai Signals


## Ai Outlook


### Index

- **Value:** 31
- **Percentile:** 29
- **Band:** Low
- **Version:** ai-exposure-index-v1

#### Components

| Percentile | Source |
| --- | --- |
| 29 | openai_gpts_are_gpts |
| 33 | microsoft_working_with_ai |
- **Component Count:** 2

### Exposure

| Source | Label | Value | Percentile | Band | Note |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| eloundou_gamma | LLM task exposure, γ (OpenAI / Eloundou) | 0.2545454545454545 | 29 | Low | Share of this job's tasks where a large language model plus simple tools could cut the time to do them by at least half. γ is capped at 1.0 and many jobs reach that ceiling, so treat a top score as 'in the top group', not a precise rank. |
| microsoft_applicability | AI assistant applicability (Microsoft) | 0.11013713515022744 | 33 | Low | How applicable today's AI assistants are to this job's activities, measured from real Microsoft Copilot conversations. Applicability is not the same as replacement. |

### Eloundou

- **Alpha:** 0.10909090909090909
- **Beta:** 0.1818181818181818
- **Gamma:** 0.2545454545454545

### Usage Tasks

| Task | Usage Percent | Importance |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Answer customers' questions about merchandise and advise customers on merchandise selection. | 0.004519142677550953 | 4.56 |
- **Usage Release:** 2026-01-15-v4-plus-2025-03-27-v2

### Bls

- **Growth Percent:** 8.5
- **Growth Percentile:** 89
- **Direction:** Growing fast
- **Annual Openings Thousands:** 472.3
- **Annual Openings Percentile:** 100
- **Employment2024Thousands:** 2764.8
- **Employment2034Thousands:** 2999.8

### Sources

| Source | Version |
| --- | --- |
| bls_employment_projections | 2024-2034 |
| microsoft_working_with_ai | working-with-ai |
| openai_gpts_are_gpts | gpts-are-gpts |

## Counts

- **Tasks:** 30
- **Skills:** 40
- **Capabilities:** 120
- **Tools:** 23
- **Related Roles:** 20

## Source

- **Dataset:** gold.onet_role_starter_surface
- **Version:** 30.3
- **Generated At:** 2026-06-02T21:00:32.945303+00:00
- **Content Hash:** ebc4f717e04f6c01