Order Clerks

Order Clerks receive and process incoming orders for goods and services from inside or outside organisations.

  • The Job
  • The Facts
  • Related Courses

What the job involves

  • Requisitions supplies from stock and sends orders to production departments and other firms
  • Confirms completion of orders and compliance with details specified, signs tally sheets and attaches to checked items
  • Receives and checks purchase requests against inventory records and stock on hand
  • Counts incoming stock and reconciles it with requisitions, and updates inventory and stock location records
  • Establishes and co-ordinates the operating procedures for receiving, handling, storing and shipping goods

Key values of workers in Order Clerks

  • Independence

    Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.

  • Working Conditions

    Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.

  • Relationships

    Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.

  • Achievement

    Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.

  • Recognition

    Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.

Top skills required for workers in Order Clerks

  • Speaking

    Talking to others to convey information effectively.

  • Reading Comprehension

    Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

  • Service Orientation

    Actively looking for ways to help people.

  • Writing

    Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

  • Critical Thinking

    Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.