Trinity Woodworks Inc.

Shipping & Receiving Clerk

Meet Ernie Vega, Shipping & Receiving Manager, who tells us all about his role with Trinity Woodworks Inc., a woodworking company in Oceanside that specializes in the manufacturing and installation of commercial millwork. A Shipping & Receiving Manager will be in charge of the daily management of personnel and resources. They must be in communication with all management levels and have a clear understanding of material parts and movement through a facility. A Shipping & Receiving Manager must work well with deadlines to ensure materials are received on time and projects are completed within the client’s deadline. This is an excellent position for those interested in hands-on experience and on-the-job training. Common Skills Needed: Speaking, Active Listening, Reading Comprehension, Critical Thinking, & Monitoring. To find out what you need to know, along with skills and abilities to perform well in any industry, build your own competency model.

Hunter Industries

Shipping & Receiving Clerk

Meet Jose Fonseca, a shipping and receiving clerk at Hunter Industries where he works in their warehouse operations to help receive inputs the company needs and get products shipped all over the world. Logistics areas are fast paced, require attention to detail and demand adaptability. They are also in very high demand.

CAREER SNAPSHOT

AVERAGE WAGE

$35,850/yr

*This figure represents the median wage for this career in San Diego County and not the wages of any specific interviewee

OUTLOOK

Warm

This career has a stable demand. There may not be rapid growth, but employers are expected to continue hiring for these roles

INDUSTRY

Advanced Manufacturing

Uses innovative technology to enhance product quality, increase efficiency, and enable customization

EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES

CSU San Marcos

Operations and Supply Chain Management

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San Diego & Imperial County Community Colleges

Advanced Manufacturing and Logistics

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University of California, San Diego Extension

Supply Chain Management

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Conventional

You like figuring out how things work and analyzing situations to find solutions

Realistic

You enjoy working with tools, equipment, and physical environments

Enterprising

You like leading projects, persuading others, and taking initiative

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