Order Clerks (43-4151)

Occupation description:  Receive and process incoming orders for materials, merchandise, classified ads, or services such as repairs, installations, or rental of facilities. Generally receives orders via mail, phone, fax, or other electronic means. Duties include informing customers of receipt, prices, shipping dates, and delays; preparing contracts; and handling complaints. Excludes Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance (43-5032) who both dispatch and take orders for services.

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• Alaska: Alaska’s employment growth is low with moderate employment opportunities. Read more.

2019 Wages

Labor Force Indicators

2016 Worker Characteristics
Total workers	Nonresident workers	Percent nonresident	Percent age 45 plus	Percent age 50 plus
291	23	7.9	38.5	28.6

2016 Potential Supply
Qualified but working in another occupation	77
Currently employed in a lower paid occupation	22
UI claimants previously working in occupation	24

2016 ALEXsys Employment Data
Number of registrants	104
Number of job position postings	9
Ratio of registrants to job position postings	11.6

Typical Entry-level Education, Experience, and/or On-the-job Training

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