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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Technologies & Software

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  • Microsoft Office software
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  • Apple Safari
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  • Aestiva Purchase Order
  • Grammarly AI
  • Pitney Bowes ShipStream Manager
  • ADi SmartBOL
  • Microsoft Word
  • Claude (Anthropic)
  • WindowBook Postal Package Partner
  • Inventory management systems
  • MSR Visual Exporter Document Library
  • Notion AI
  • Universal parcel shipping software
  • Web browser software
  • Varsity ShipSoft Supply Chain Execution Suite
  • Microsoft Edge
  • DM2 Bills of Lading
  • Gemini (Google)
  • UPS Intelliverse
  • Shipping and freight management software
  • Sage 50 Accounting
  • DeepSeek
  • Precision TRA/X
  • Microsoft Dynamics GP
  • Citrix cloud computing software
  • Infor ERP Visual
  • FedEx Ship Manager
  • Warehouse management system WMS
  • Napkin AI
  • Llama (Meta)
  • Barcode labeling software
  • FileMaker Pro
  • UPS WorldShip
  • Microsoft Excel
  • SAP software
  • Exact MAX
  • Zapier AI
  • Kewill Clippership
  • Microsoft Copilot
  • MSR Visual Exporter Enterprise Integrator
  • Kewill Compliance Partner
  • Otter.ai
  • Freight+
  • Enterprise Systems RFID Data Management
  • Qwen (Alibaba)
  • Accuship Star System
  • Nova (Amazon)
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • MSR Visual Exporter
  • Mozilla Firefox
  • IBM Notes
  • Inventory tracking software
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
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  • Laser Substrates PostalXport
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  • Dydacomp Mail Order Manager
  • Bill of lading software
  • Harvey Software CPS
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