Bulk receiver vs distribution clerk

The differences between bulk receivers and distribution clerks can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 6-12 months to become both a bulk receiver and a distribution clerk. Additionally, a bulk receiver has an average salary of $36,791, which is higher than the $32,142 average annual salary of a distribution clerk.

The top three skills for a bulk receiver include safety training, inbound freight and pallets. The most important skills for a distribution clerk are data entry, shipping receiving, and patients.

Bulk receiver vs distribution clerk overview

	Bulk Receiver	Distribution Clerk
Yearly salary	$36,791	$32,142
Hourly rate	$17.69	$15.45
Growth rate	-3%	-3%
Number of jobs	7,918	86,473
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 39%	High School Diploma, 35%
Average age	43	43
Years of experience	12	12

Bulk receiver vs distribution clerk salary

Bulk receivers and distribution clerks have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Bulk Receiver	Distribution Clerk
Average salary	$36,791	$32,142
Salary range	Between $28,000 And $48,000	Between $25,000 And $39,000
Highest paying City	-	Eureka, CA
Highest paying state	-	Washington
Best paying company	-	SF-Marin Food Bank
Best paying industry	-	Health Care

Differences between bulk receiver and distribution clerk education

There are a few differences between a bulk receiver and a distribution clerk in terms of educational background:

	Bulk Receiver	Distribution Clerk
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 39%	High School Diploma, 35%
Most common major	Management	Business
Most common college	-	-

Bulk receiver vs distribution clerk demographics

Here are the differences between bulk receivers' and distribution clerks' demographics:

	Bulk Receiver	Distribution Clerk
Average age	43	43
Gender ratio	Male, 85.0% Female, 15.0%	Male, 50.5% Female, 49.5%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 11.0% Unknown, 3.8% Hispanic or Latino, 21.9% Asian, 5.2% White, 57.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%	Black or African American, 11.3% Unknown, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 20.4% Asian, 7.1% White, 56.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
LGBT Percentage	6%	6%

Differences between bulk receiver and distribution clerk duties and responsibilities

Bulk receiver example responsibilities.

Scan incoming items on pallets with hand scanner.
Stack checked-in items on proper pallets for put-away.
Provide consultative sales utilizing an extensive knowledge of RF, industrial electronics, amateur radio, computer equipment and peripherals.
Maintain accurate inventory counts by processing merchandise with LRT scanner.

Distribution clerk example responsibilities.

Manage all aspects of verifying incoming items and outgoing customer material release orders (MRO )
Enter time card information in the payroll system occasionally.
Process and pack orders using wet and dry ice for FedEx shipping.
Research U.P.S., FedEx, mail inquiries, and distribute and process mail.
Receive numerous awards and accolades from customers and the USPS over the years.
Deliver medications in company car, vehicle maintenance, faxing, filing, ordering, and HIPAA certify.

Bulk receiver vs distribution clerk skills

Common bulk receiver skills

Safety Training, 54%
Inbound Freight, 40%
Pallets, 5%

Common distribution clerk skills

Data Entry, 16%
Shipping Receiving, 12%
Patients, 12%
Inventory Control, 7%
Customer Support, 5%
Purchase Orders, 4%