Store Shelf Stockers, Clerks, and Order Fillers
(NOC 6622)
in All Sales and ServiceStore shelf stockers, clerks, and other fillers pack customers' purchases, price items, stock shelves with merchandise, and fill mail and telephone orders. They work for in retail shops like grocery, hardware, and department stores, and in warehouses.
Job Outlook
Good
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Compared to: All Sales and Service
The employment outlook over the next few years for this occupational group is “good”, which indicates the chances of a qualified individual finding work is better than average when compared to other occupations in Nova Scotia. This is a fairly large occupation in Nova Scotia so job opportunities occur fairly regularly. The number employed in this occupation is expected to grow significantly over the next few years, which will provide additional opportunities for employment. With a moderate percent of workers being 55 years of age and older, retirements are expected to contribute somewhat to employment opportunities over the coming years. Store Shelf Stockers, Clerks, and Other Order Fillers may either be working full-time or part-time hours. Furthermore, the jobs may either be permanent or temporary positions, as both are common.
The median employment income for 29% of Store Shelf Stockers, Clerks, and Other Order Fillers who worked full-time, year-round in 2015 was $25,743. Across all occupations in Nova Scotia, 59% of those who worked full-time year round had a median employment income of $43,600.
(Source: 2016 Census)
Hourly Pay
$12.95
Minimum$12.95
Median$18.00
MaximumAnnual Pay
$2,350
Minimum$14,740
Median$33,523
MaximumCompared to: All Sales and Service
Hourly Pay
$12.55
Minimum$18.36
Median$22.50
MaximumAnnual Pay
$2,949
Minimum$16,629
Median$45,086
MaximumAbout the job
Nature of work
Store shelf stockers, clerks, and other fillers pack customers' purchases, price items, stock shelves with merchandise, and fill mail and telephone orders. They work for in retail shops like grocery, hardware, and department stores, and in warehouses.
Job duties
Store shelf stockers and clerks:
- Bag, box or parcel purchases for customers or for shipment or delivery to customers.
- Carry customers' purchases to parking lot and pack in vehicles.
- Unpack products received by store and count, weigh, or sort items.
- Use barcode scanning equipment to record incoming stock, verify pricing, and maintain stock inventory.
- Price items using stamp or stickers according to price list.
- Attach protective devices to products to protect against shoplifting.
- Stock shelves and display areas and keep stock clean and in order.
- Fill mail orders from warehouse stock.
- Find articles for customers from shelf or stockroom.
- Direct customers to location of articles sought.
- May sweep aisles, dust display racks, and perform other general cleaning duties.
- May use cash register and computer for transactions.
- May order stock.
Sample job titles
- bag clerk
- bakery assistant - food store
- grocery clerk
- grocery packer
- produce clerk
- retail shelf stocker
- shelf stocker - supermarket
- stock clerk - retail
- supermarket clerk
Skills
- You should have good health, physical stamina, and manual dexterity. You must also be able to work on your own and carry out instructions given by a supervisor.
Job requirements
- Some high school education is usually required.
Other considerations
- Workers in these jobs are expected to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
By the numbers
Quick look
employed in 2016
employed full-time
self employed
median age
Compared to: All Sales and Service
employed in 2016
employed full-time
self employed
median age
Where will I likely work?
Halifax
$15,222 median annual incomeNorth Shore
$14,199 median annual incomeCape Breton
$14,872 median annual incomeAnnapolis Valley
$12,902 median annual incomeSouthern
$15,548 median annual incomeCompared to: All NS Occupations
Halifax
North Shore
Annapolis Valley
Cape Breton
Southern
Top Industries of Employment
Retail trade
Wholesale trade
Manufacturing
Transportation and warehousing
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
What is the age of Employment?
15-24
25-34
45-54
55-64
35-44
65+
Compared to: All Sales and Service
15-24
45-54
25-34
55-64
35-44
Top levels of education
High school
$15,037 median annual incomeLess than high school
$8,345 median annual incomeCollege Diploma
$18,251 median annual incomeTrade Certification
$17,555 median annual incomeBachelor
$16,878 median annual incomeCompared to: All Sales and Service
High school
$15,705 median annual incomeLess than high school
$9,866 median annual incomeCollege Diploma
$20,644 median annual incomeBachelor
$21,262 median annual incomeTrade Certification
$21,234 median annual incomeEducation & training
High School Diploma or Equivalent
High School ProgramAdults without a high school diploma can contact the Nova Scotia School for Adult Learning (NSSAL) for tuition-free programming across the province. NSSAL oversees adult education programs in Nova Scotia. NSSAL partners with the Nova Scotia Community College, Adult High Schools, Université Sainte-Anne, and community-based learning organizations to deliver programs. NSSAL offers clear, accessible pathways from adult basic education to a high school credential or GED.
Institutions providing this program
Various, NS
Various, NS
Various, NS
Employment requirements & contacts
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