Stock clerks

Definition

Stock clerks maintain records of goods produced and production materials received, weighed, issued, dispatched or put into stock. Tasks include - (a) arranging and controlling receipt and dispatch of goods and keeping relevant records; (b) maintaining stock records, verifying issue of goods, estimating needs and making requisitions of new stocks; (c) receiving, storing and issuing tools, spare parts or various equipment, and maintaining relevant records; (d) weighing goods received or produced, or for issue or dispatch, and maintaining relevant records; (e) compiling inventories of furniture and other items received for storage. Examples of the occupations classified here: - Dispatch clerk (stock) - Freight clerk - Stock clerk - Storeroom clerk - Weighing clerk