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Automation Risk Analysis

Will “Return to Factory Clerk” be Automated?

Historical Context: Oxford Study (2013)

Ranked #679 of 702. Estimated risk: 98.0%

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AI Exposure Risk

53%

“Return to Factory Clerk” will maybe be replaced by AI.

Based on the cognitive demands, communication requirements, and logical reasoning intrinsic to this occupation according to O*NET data, we project a 53% probability of disruption by generative AI and Large Language Models.

Automation & Robot Risk

50%

“Return to Factory Clerk” will maybe be replaced by robots.

Evaluating the physical dexterity, repetitive motion tasks, and manual labor associated with this role, our analysis indicates a 50% likelihood of substitution by advanced robotics systems.

Personal & Financial Insights

Every occupation has a unique profile. For Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and O*NET classify the day-to-day work broadly as: Verify and maintain records on incoming and outgoing shipments involving inventory. Duties include verifying and recording incoming merchandise or material and arranging for the transportation of products. May prepare items for shipment.

Avg. Annual Salary $44,890
Avg. Hourly Wage $21.58
Available Jobs (US) 857,630
Job Title & Hierarchy Code (SOC) Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks #43-5071
Wage vs. National Median
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Data is based on the reference occupation: “Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks”

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Core Skills & Abilities

  • Determine shipping methods, routes, or rates for materials to be shipped.

  • Prepare documents, such as work orders, bills of lading, or shipping orders, to route materials.

  • Compare shipping routes or methods to determine which have the least environmental impact.

  • Confer or correspond with establishment representatives to rectify problems, such as damages, shortages, or nonconformance to specifications.

  • Compute amounts, such as space available, shipping, storage, or demurrage charges, using computer or price list.

  • Requisition and store shipping materials and supplies to maintain inventory of stock.

  • Record shipment data, such as weight, charges, space availability, damages, or discrepancies, for reporting, accounting, or recordkeeping purposes.

  • Contact carrier representatives to make arrangements or to issue instructions for shipping and delivery of materials.

  • Deliver or route materials to departments using handtruck, conveyor, or sorting bins.

  • Examine shipment contents and compare with records, such as manifests, invoices, or orders, to verify accuracy.

  • Pack, seal, label, or affix postage to prepare materials for shipping, using hand tools, power tools, or postage meter.

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  • Microsoft Excel
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  • Microsoft Office software
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  • UiPath (RPA + AI)
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  • Mozilla Firefox
  • DM2 Bills of Lading
  • Grammarly AI
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