Classified ad clerk vs order processing clerk

The differences between classified ad clerks and order processing clerks can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 1-2 years to become both a classified ad clerk and an order processing clerk. Additionally, a classified ad clerk has an average salary of $35,395, which is higher than the $33,610 average annual salary of an order processing clerk.

The top three skills for a classified ad clerk include customer service, computer data entry and background checks. The most important skills for an order processing clerk are pallets, RF, and customer orders.

Classified ad clerk vs order processing clerk overview

	Classified Ad Clerk	Order Processing Clerk
Yearly salary	$35,395	$33,610
Hourly rate	$17.02	$16.16
Growth rate	-	-
Number of jobs	66,497	88,423
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 37%	Bachelor's Degree, 31%
Average age	43	43
Years of experience	2	2

Classified ad clerk vs order processing clerk salary

Classified ad clerks and order processing clerks have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Classified Ad Clerk	Order Processing Clerk
Average salary	$35,395	$33,610
Salary range	Between $26,000 And $47,000	Between $27,000 And $41,000
Highest paying City	-	Cambridge, MA
Highest paying state	-	Connecticut
Best paying company	-	Stanley Black & Decker
Best paying industry	-	Manufacturing

Differences between classified ad clerk and order processing clerk education

There are a few differences between a classified ad clerk and an order processing clerk in terms of educational background:

	Classified Ad Clerk	Order Processing Clerk
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 37%	Bachelor's Degree, 31%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Classified ad clerk vs order processing clerk demographics

Here are the differences between classified ad clerks' and order processing clerks' demographics:

	Classified Ad Clerk	Order Processing Clerk
Average age	43	43
Gender ratio	Male, 17.3% Female, 82.7%	Male, 28.9% Female, 71.1%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 9.5% Unknown, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, 15.5% Asian, 5.9% White, 63.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%	Black or African American, 9.5% Unknown, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, 15.5% Asian, 5.9% White, 63.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
LGBT Percentage	6%	6%

Differences between classified ad clerk and order processing clerk duties and responsibilities

Classified ad clerk example responsibilities.

Demonstrate strong math skills in managing inmate s accounts and calmly and effectively deescalating outbursts of belligerent inmates.
Work closely with sortation managers to ensure loads meet their dispatch times and customer packages do not get left behind.
Use of logistics computer programs including TMS and P2.
Arrive third party bobtail trailers through line haul software (P2).
Place all ads in their proper place within the newspaper for publication using the ALS system.
Maintain cleanliness of the company warehouse, operate warehouse machinery and organize the warehouse to ensure proper product placement.

Order processing clerk example responsibilities.

Manage accounts payable (a/p) team, ensuring daily goals are met (500-1000 invoices/day).
Secure HIPAA compliant authorizations to include cumulative dates of injury and protect health information.
Maintain objectivity when conducting outbound telephone surveys for various QVC departments to existing customers.

Classified ad clerk vs order processing clerk skills

Common classified ad clerk skills

Customer Service, 38%
Computer Data Entry, 15%
Background Checks, 13%
Biohazard, 10%
Telephone Calls, 10%
Transportation Management System, 8%

Common order processing clerk skills

Pallets, 43%
RF, 33%
Customer Orders, 6%
Order Entry, 4%
Purchase Orders, 3%
Data Entry, 3%

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