Grocery clerks and store shelf stockers perform some or all of the following duties:
A. Obtain articles for customers from shelf or stockroom
B. Direct customers to location of articles sought
C. May sweep aisles, dust display racks and perform other general cleaning duties
D. May operate cash register and computer for electronic commerce transactions
E. May order stock.
F. Bag, box or parcel purchases for customers or for shipment or delivery to customers
G. Carry customers' purchases to parking lot and pack in vehicles
1. Some secondary school education is usually required.
2. Almost 3 in 10 have a trade/vocational certificate.
1. Math
2. English
The average hourly wages for Grocery Clerks and Store Shelf Stockers is $9.53/HR, which is below average for occupations in the sale and service sector and are below average for all labouring and elemental occupations. These wages grew at an average rate from 2002 to 2004.
6% of Grocery Clerks and Store Shelf Stockers are unemployed. This rate is below the average for labouring and elemental occupations.
The job outlook for Grocery Clerks and Store Shelf Stockers is considered Below Average because:
1. Employment grew at an average rate.
2. Hourly wages ($9.53) are below the average ($18.07), and the rate of wage growth is close to the average.
3. The unemployment rate (6%) is close to the 2004 average (7%).
Your job outlook will continue to be Below Average because:
1. The employment growth rate will likely be average because tax cuts and low interest rates should encourage consumer spending.
2. Although the retirement rate will likely be below average, the number of retiring workers should contribute to job openings.
3. The number of job seekers will likely exceed the number of job openings.
The highest concentrations are found in Alberta and Prince Edward Island while the lowest concentrations are in New Brunswick and Newfoundland.
The unionization rate (35%) is close to the average (32%) for all occupations.
1. Dealing with the public
2. Inventory
3. Databases