Classified ad clerk vs order processor

The differences between classified ad clerks and order processors 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 processor. Additionally, a classified ad clerk has an average salary of $35,395, which is higher than the $32,983 average annual salary of an order processor.

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 processor are customer service, data entry, and rf scanner.

Classified ad clerk vs order processor overview

	Classified Ad Clerk	Order Processor
Yearly salary	$35,395	$32,983
Hourly rate	$17.02	$15.86
Growth rate	-	-
Number of jobs	66,497	34,672
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 37%	High School Diploma, 34%
Average age	43	43
Years of experience	2	2

Classified ad clerk vs order processor salary

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

	Classified Ad Clerk	Order Processor
Average salary	$35,395	$32,983
Salary range	Between $26,000 And $47,000	Between $26,000 And $40,000
Highest paying City	-	Fall River, MA
Highest paying state	-	Rhode Island
Best paying company	-	Lockheed Martin
Best paying industry	-	Technology

Differences between classified ad clerk and order processor education

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

	Classified Ad Clerk	Order Processor
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 37%	High School Diploma, 34%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Classified ad clerk vs order processor demographics

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

	Classified Ad Clerk	Order Processor
Average age	43	43
Gender ratio	Male, 17.3% Female, 82.7%	Male, 36.7% Female, 63.3%
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 processor 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 processor example responsibilities.

Manage escalations and expedites process in support of shorten interval requests.
Use AS400 system to enter orders and make inventory adjustments.
Provide hands-on support at POS when require by customer volumes.
Maintain MSDS files and provide updates to customers as needed.
Assist with gathering information for internal and external SOX audits.
Sort and process orders for the consumer in accordance to FedEx rules and regulations

Classified ad clerk vs order processor 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 processor skills

Customer Service, 27%
Data Entry, 19%
RF Scanner, 6%
Customer Orders, 6%
Purchase Orders, 5%
Order Entry, 4%