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 are employed in retail establishments, such as 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 decline slightly over the next few years, which may affect the number of new opportunities available (yet overall job prospects are still considered good due to other factors). With a large percent of workers being 55 years of age and older, retirements are expected to be a key contributor to employment opportunities over the coming years. Store Shelf Stockers, Clerks, and 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 31% of Store Shelf Stockers, Clerks, and 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
$12.55
Minimum$12.55
Median$15.25
MaximumAnnual Pay
$2,350
Minimum$14,740
Median$33,523
MaximumCompared to: All Sales and Service
Hourly Pay
$12.55
Minimum$12.55
Median$21.17
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 are employed in retail establishments, such as grocery, hardware and department stores, and in warehouses.
Job duties
Grocery clerks and store shelf stockers perform some or all of the following duties:
- 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 computerized 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.
- Obtain 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 operate cash register and computer for electronic commerce 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
To work in these jobs, 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
North Shore
Cape Breton
Annapolis Valley
Southern
Compared to: All NS Occupations
Halifax
North Shore
Annapolis Valley
Cape Breton
Southern
Top Industries of Employment
Retail Trade
Wholesale Trade
Transportation and Warehousing
Management, Admin & Other Support
Food and Beverage Product Manufacturing
What is the age of Employment?
15-24
25-34
45-54
55-64
35-44
65+
Compared to: All Sales and Service
25-34
35-44
55-64
Top levels of education
High school
$15,769 median annual incomeLess than high school
$9,827 median annual incomeCollege certificate or diploma
$13,014 median annual incomeTrades certificate
$19,033 median annual incomeBachelor's degree
N/ACompared to: All Sales and Service
High school
$12,982 median annual incomeCollege certificate or diploma
$19,514 median annual incomeLess than high school
$9,486 median annual incomeBachelor's degree
$20,807 median annual incomeTrades certificate
$18,797 median annual incomeEducation & training
Adult high school/secondary diploma programs
This program is typically offered at the high school level.The Nova Scotia School for Adult Learning (NSSAL) administers, coordinates, and supports the development and delivery of adult education programs through learning partners in Nova Scotia. Our learning partners include the Nova Scotia Community College, Adult High Schools, Université Sainte-Anne, and community-based learning organizations that offer tuition-free programming across the province. NSSAL offers clear, accessible pathways from adult basic education to a high school credential or GED, empowering Nova Scotians to achieve their learning and employment goals.
Institutions providing this program
Siège Social: 1695, Route 1
Pointe-de-l'Église, NS B0W 1M0
(902) 769-2114
PO Box 220
Halifax, NS B3J 2M4
(866) 679-6722
Various, NS
Various, NS
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