Marking Clerks - 43-5081.02

O*NET-SOC Description

Print and attach price tickets to articles of merchandise using one or several methods, such as marking price on tickets by hand or using ticket-printing machine.

DOT Titles Included in this O*NET-SOC Code

  • Marker
  • Sorter-Pricer
  • Ticket Marker
  • Ticketer

Sample of Occupations in this SOC Family

Related Occupations

Tasks

  • Change the price of books in a warehouse.
  • Compare printed price tickets with entries on purchase orders to verify accuracy and notify supervisor of discrepancies.
  • Indicate item size, style, color, and inspection results on tags, tickets, and labels, using rubber stamp or writing instrument.
  • Keep records of production, returned goods, and related transactions.
  • Mark selling price by hand on boxes containing merchandise.
  • Pin, paste, sew, tie, or staple tickets, tags, or labels to article.
  • Put price information on tickets, marking by hand or using ticket-printing machine.
  • Record number and types of articles marked and pack articles in boxes.
  • Record price, buyer, and grade of product on tickets attached to products auctioned.

Detailed Work Activities

  • attach or mark identification onto products or containers
  • complete record of production
  • fill out business or government forms
  • maintain records, reports, or files
  • manage inventories or supplies
  • measure, weigh, or count products or materials
  • package goods for shipment or storage
  • perform clerical duties including typing, accepting orders, or sorting mail
  • price merchandise
  • process returned merchandise
  • retrieve or place goods from/into storage
  • stock or organize goods
  • use computers to enter, access or retrieve data
  • use inventory control procedures
  • use oral or written communication techniques
  • verify completeness or accuracy of data