Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks
Coordinate and expedite the flow of work and materials within or between departments of an establishment according to production schedule. Duties include reviewing and distributing production, work, and shipment schedules; conferring with department supervisors to determine progress of work and completion dates; and compiling reports on progress of work, inventory levels, costs, and production problems.
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Training Provided After Hiring
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How AI Impacts Each Task
17 tasks analyzed
Distribute production schedules or work orders to departments.
Review documents, such as production schedules, work orders, or staffing tables, to determine personnel or materials requirements or material priorities.
Requisition and maintain inventories of materials or supplies necessary to meet production demands.
Arrange for delivery, assembly, or distribution of supplies or parts to expedite flow of materials and meet production schedules.
Confer with department supervisors or other personnel to assess progress and discuss needed changes.
| Task | AI Capability | Risk | Time % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distribute production schedules or work orders to departments. | - | - | - |
| Review documents, such as production schedules, work orders, or staffing tables, to determine personnel or materials requirements or material priorities. | - | - | - |
| Requisition and maintain inventories of materials or supplies necessary to meet production demands. | - | - | - |
| Arrange for delivery, assembly, or distribution of supplies or parts to expedite flow of materials and meet production schedules. | - | - | - |
| Confer with department supervisors or other personnel to assess progress and discuss needed changes. | - | - | - |
Essential Soft Skills
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Wage & Employment (2024)
Median Wage
$57,770
per year
Mean Wage
$60,420
per year
Employment
385K
workers
Wage Range
$38,570 - $84,810
10th - 90th pct
Wage Distribution
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