Box sorter vs loader/unloader

The differences between box sorters and loader/unloaders can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a loader/unloader has an average salary of $31,827, which is higher than the $27,422 average annual salary of a box sorter.

The top three skills for a box sorter include pallets, zip codes and . The most important skills for a loader/unloader are inventory control, electric pallet jack, and pallets.

Box sorter vs loader/unloader overview

	Box Sorter	Loader/Unloader
Yearly salary	$27,422	$31,827
Hourly rate	$13.18	$15.30
Growth rate	6%	6%
Number of jobs	19,012	67,063
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 61%	High School Diploma, 63%
Average age	40	40
Years of experience	-	-

Box sorter vs loader/unloader salary

Box sorters and loader/unloaders have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Box Sorter	Loader/Unloader
Average salary	$27,422	$31,827
Salary range	Between $22,000 And $33,000	Between $26,000 And $38,000
Highest paying City	-	Tacoma, WA
Highest paying state	-	Minnesota
Best paying company	-	Bunge
Best paying industry	-	Transportation

Differences between box sorter and loader/unloader education

There are a few differences between a box sorter and a loader/unloader in terms of educational background:

	Box Sorter	Loader/Unloader
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 61%	High School Diploma, 63%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Box sorter vs loader/unloader demographics

Here are the differences between box sorters' and loader/unloaders' demographics:

	Box Sorter	Loader/Unloader
Average age	40	40
Gender ratio	Male, 64.4% Female, 35.6%	Male, 89.7% Female, 10.3%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 13.2% Unknown, 5.1% Hispanic or Latino, 21.8% Asian, 6.0% White, 52.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%	Black or African American, 14.9% Unknown, 5.2% Hispanic or Latino, 19.8% Asian, 5.5% White, 53.5% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
LGBT Percentage	5%	5%

Differences between box sorter and loader/unloader duties and responsibilities

Box sorter example responsibilities.

Empty semi-trailers of wood pallets and cardboard boxes, and clear work floor of cardboard, pallets, and miscellaneous debris.
Process mail using automate mail processing equipment or manual methods of sortation and distribution.
Operate material handling equipment (i.e., pallet jacks, rider pallet jacks, forklifts, etc .).
Prepare American-Style food and deserts.

Loader/unloader example responsibilities.

Check boxes for leaks or damages so they can be send to back to QA.
Provide QA and material damage reports.
Position also require the use of RF equipment.
Load shingles on roof tops during the summer time.
Roof LoaderLoading shingles and unloading other roofing materials onto roofs.
Stock groceries and freight, unload trucks, condition aisles.

Box sorter vs loader/unloader skills

Common box sorter skills

Pallets, 92%
ZIP Codes, 8%

Common loader/unloader skills

Inventory Control, 27%
Electric Pallet Jack, 16%
Pallets, 13%
Tractor Trailer, 10%
Safety Procedures, 6%
Delivery Truck, 3%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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