Production Clerks

Production Clerks record and coordinate the flow of work and materials between departments, examine orders for goods, and prepare production schedules.

  • The Job
  • The Facts
  • Related Courses

What the job involves

  • Examines orders and compiles data for production schedules
  • Checks inventories and prepares delivery schedules
  • Examines containers to ensure that they are filled, and records quantities
  • Investigates and identifies supply sources and prepares and processes purchase orders
  • Counts incoming stock and reconciles it with requisitions, and updates inventory and stock location records

Key values of workers in Production Clerks

  • Support

    Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.

  • 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 Production Clerks

  • Speaking

    Talking to others to convey information effectively.

  • Active Listening

    Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

  • Time Management

    Managing one's own time and the time of others.

  • Critical Thinking

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

  • Writing

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