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Will AI replace shipping, receiving, and inventory clerks?AI replacement risk 54% and how the work is changing

United States Logistics Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$45,260
25th–75th pct. $38,200–$51,570
Top pay (est.)
$80,800
Top 10% $62,190
Pay in 5 years
$50,700est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$56,800est.
$48,900–$66,000
Outlook score
25/100
★☆☆☆☆ Weak
AI replacement risk
54%
Moderate
Job growth (10 yr)
−7.6%
61K openings / yr

Will AI replace Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks? AI replacement risk

54%
Moderate
Ranked #573 safest from AI among all U.S. occupations
Very lowLowModerateHighVery high

How AI is changing this job

A written analysis for this occupation is being prepared.

AI replacement risk compares the parts of a job that are easy to hand to AI or software (processing information, documentation, repetitive computer work) with the parts that are hard to automate (physical work, working closely with people, judgment in unpredictable settings), using O*NET work activities, work context, skills and knowledge. The result is a relative position among all occupations in the country, scaled to 0–100%. Methodology →

Skills, education and requirements for Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks

Key skills

Reading Comprehension
3.1
Speaking
3.0
Monitoring
3.0
Active Listening
3.0
Critical Thinking
3.0
Coordination
2.9
Judgment and Decision Making
2.8
Writing
2.8

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Administrative
4.1
Computers and Electronics
3.5
Education and Training
3.2
English Language
3.1
Transportation
3.1
Customer and Personal Service
3.1
Production and Processing
3.0
Administration and Management
2.8

What the work involves

Handling and Moving ObjectsOrganizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkEstablishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsCommunicating with Supervisors, Peers, or SubordinatesPerforming General Physical ActivitiesScheduling Work and ActivitiesUpdating and Using Relevant KnowledgeDocumenting/Recording Information

Important abilities

Near VisionOral ExpressionOral ComprehensionSpeech ClarityProblem SensitivityCategory Flexibility

Education of workers

High school diploma
75%
Associate's degree
12%
Bachelor's degree
11%
Some college
2%

Training before entry

1–3 months
24%
6–12 months
18%
Up to 1 month
17%
None / short demo
16%
2–4 years
9%
1–2 years
9%
3–6 months
7%

Related work experience

6–12 months
39%
None
18%
3–6 months
12%
1–3 months
10%
2–4 years
10%
Up to 1 month
7%
1–2 years
4%

Job Zone 2 — some preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★★☆☆☆ Fairly easy (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.