Automation Impact

High

Salary Level
Much Below Average
Title Job Zone Two: Some Preparation Needed
Experience Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed. For example, a teller would benefit from experience working directly with the public.
Education These occupations usually require a high school diploma.
Job Training Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few months to one year of working with experienced employees. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.
Examples These occupations often involve using your knowledge and skills to help others. Examples include sheet metal workers, forest fire fighters, customer service representatives, physical therapist aides, salespersons (retail), and tellers.
SVP Range (4.0 to 6.0)
  • Majority (79.6) percent of respondents had : High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)
  • Some (9.69) percent of respondents had :Less than a High School Diploma
  • Some (5.11) percent of respondents had :Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in Personnel Services, Engineering-related Technologies, Vocational Home Economics, Construction Trades, Mechanics and Repairers, Precision Production Trades)

Interest Code : CRE

  • Conventional-Conventional occupations frequently involve following set procedures and routines. These occupations can include working with data and details more than with ideas. Usually there is a clear line of authority to follow.
  • Realistic-Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others.
  • Enterprising-Enterprising occupations frequently involve starting up and carrying out projects. These occupations can involve leading people and making many decisions. Sometimes they require risk taking and often deal with business.
  • Near Vision-The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  • Problem Sensitivity-The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
  • Oral Expression-The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
  • Oral Comprehension-The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
  • Information Ordering-The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
  • Deductive Reasoning-The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
  • Dependability-Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
  • Attention to Detail-Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
  • Integrity-Job requires being honest and ethical.
  • Cooperation-Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
  • Independence-Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.
  • Self Control-Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.

Top 3 Values

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Independence-Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.
  • 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.
  • Reading Comprehension-Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
  • Critical Thinking-Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
  • Coordination-Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  • Judgment and Decision Making-Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
  • Clerical-Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.
  • Production and Processing-Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
  • English Language-Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
  • Customer and Personal Service-Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
  • Computers and Electronics-Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
  • Administration and Management-Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
  • Examine shipment contents and compare with records, such as manifests, invoices, or orders, to verify accuracy.
  • Record shipment data, such as weight, charges, space availability, damages, or discrepancies, for reporting, accounting, or recordkeeping purposes.
  • Prepare documents, such as work orders, bills of lading, or shipping orders, to route materials.
  • Confer or correspond with establishment representatives to rectify problems, such as damages, shortages, or nonconformance to specifications.
  • Pack, seal, label, or affix postage to prepare materials for shipping, using hand tools, power tools, or postage meter.
  • Contact carrier representatives to make arrangements or to issue instructions for shipping and delivery of materials.
  • Deliver or route materials to departments using handtruck, conveyor, or sorting bins.
  • Requisition and store shipping materials and supplies to maintain inventory of stock.
  • Determine shipping methods, routes, or rates for materials to be shipped.
  • Compute amounts, such as space available, shipping, storage, or demurrage charges, using computer or price list.
  • Getting Information-Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
  • Interacting With Computers-Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
  • Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates-Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
  • Processing Information-Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
  • Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events-Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
  • Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings-Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
  • Contact With Others-This job require the worker to be in contact with others (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise) in order to perform it?
  • Face-to-Face Discussions-Mostly you have to have face-to-face discussions with individuals or teams in this job?
  • Importance of Being Exact or Accurate-Required to be very exact or highly accurate in performing this job
  • Work With Work Group or Team-Important to work with others in a group or team in this job
  • Time Pressure-This job require the worker to meet strict deadlines
  • Telephone-Mostly you have telephone conversations in this job
  • Electronic Mail-Mostly you use electronic mail in this job
  • Freedom to Make Decisions-The job offers decision making freedom without supervision
  • Materials requirements planning logistics and supply chain software e.g. Accuship Star System
  • Procurement software e.g. Aestiva Purchase Order
  • Label making software e.g. Barcode labeling software
  • Materials requirements planning logistics and supply chain software e.g. Bill of lading software
  • Access software e.g. Citrix
  • Materials requirements planning logistics and supply chain software e.g. CMS Consultants WorldLink
  • Enterprise application integration software e.g. Electronic Data Interchange EDI systems
  • Label making software e.g. Endicia Internet Postage
  • Optical character reader OCR or scanning software e.g. Enterprise Systems RFID Data Management
  • Enterprise resource planning ERP software e.g. Exact MAX
  • Bag tag printer e.g.Barcode printers
  • Razor knives e.g.Box cutters
  • Desktop computers
  • Radio frequency identification devices e.g.Fixed radio frequency identification device RFID readers
  • Forklifts
  • Hand trucks or accessories e.g.Hand trucks
  • Bar code reader equipment e.g.Handheld bar code scanners
  • Radio frequency identification devices e.g.Handheld scanners
  • Bar code reader equipment e.g.High-speed/moving object scanning devices
  • Notebook computers