Traffic clerks maintain records on all incoming and outgoing freight. They keep track of weight, destination, and charges. They may enter this information into a computer. They make sure that mail charges are correct by looking at charts. Traffic clerks keep a file of claims for overcharges or damage to goods.
Duties vary by the size of the company.
In a small company, one clerk may receive deliveries, prepare shipments, and keep records. In a large company, clerks often specialize in certain tasks. Shipping and Receiving Clerks is in the Business, Management, and Finance Career Cluster.