Product Collection and Delivery Clerk
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Logistics work involving picking up cargo along a designated route and delivering it to destinations. Requires time management and accurate handling of cargo.
Description
Product collection and delivery clerks visit corporate or individual customers to pick up cargo and deliver it to destinations via route delivery tasks. They drive trucks or light cargo vehicles, handling loading and unloading, confirming delivery notes, obtaining signatures upon delivery, and more. They efficiently cover routes, report delivery status using delivery management systems, and must handle cargo carefully to prevent damage or loss. Compliance with traffic rules, punctuality, and customer service manners are also essential.
Future Outlook
Demand is expected to remain stable due to the expansion of the e-commerce market and improvements in logistics efficiency. In the future, delivery automation, introduction of EV vehicles, and utilization of IT systems will advance.
Personality Traits
Good Team Player / Meticulous / Punctual / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Junior Product Collection and Delivery Clerk → Senior Product Collection and Delivery Clerk → Route Chief → Delivery Manager → Logistics Manager
Required Skills
Cargo Loading and Unloading Techniques / Cargo Vehicle Driving / Delivery Management System Operation / Time Management Skills
Recommended Skills
Customer Service Manners / Map Reading / Safe Driving / Vehicle Inspection
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Accuracy is crucial to prevent misdelivery or damage to cargo. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Physical stamina is required to endure long hours of driving and loading/unloading tasks. |
| Stress Tolerance | Need to endure pressure from strict time adherence and customer interactions. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Mainly involves tasks on designated routes, so little creativity is required. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Only basic quantity checks are needed; advanced calculation skills are not required. |
Related Qualifications
- Medium-sized Vehicle Driver's License
- Ordinary Motor Vehicle Driver's License
Aliases
- Collection and Delivery Clerk
- Delivery Person
- Route Delivery Worker
Related Jobs
- Parcel Delivery Driver
- Truck Driver
- Warehouse Worker