Distributor operator vs distributor

The differences between distributor operators and distributors can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 2-4 years to become both a distributor operator and a distributor. Additionally, a distributor has an average salary of $40,606, which is higher than the $37,262 average annual salary of a distributor operator.

The top three skills for a distributor operator include asphalt, CDL and DOT. The most important skills for a distributor are distributors, customer service, and delivery truck.

Distributor operator vs distributor overview

	Distributor Operator	Distributor
Yearly salary	$37,262	$40,606
Hourly rate	$17.91	$19.52
Growth rate	7%	4%
Number of jobs	44,648	89,197
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 30%	Bachelor's Degree, 45%
Average age	43	47
Years of experience	4	4

Distributor operator vs distributor salary

Distributor operators and distributors have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Distributor Operator	Distributor
Average salary	$37,262	$40,606
Salary range	Between $31,000 And $44,000	Between $31,000 And $52,000
Highest paying City	Winchester, VA	Clifton, NJ
Highest paying state	Colorado	New Jersey
Best paying company	BlackRock	ABB
Best paying industry	Utilities	Health Care

Differences between distributor operator and distributor education

There are a few differences between a distributor operator and a distributor in terms of educational background:

	Distributor Operator	Distributor
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 30%	Bachelor's Degree, 45%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	SUNY College of Technology at Alfred

Distributor operator vs distributor demographics

Here are the differences between distributor operators' and distributors' demographics:

	Distributor Operator	Distributor
Average age	43	47
Gender ratio	Male, 81.1% Female, 18.9%	Male, 56.3% Female, 43.7%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 17.2% Unknown, 4.5% Hispanic or Latino, 19.4% Asian, 2.7% White, 55.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%	Black or African American, 3.9% Unknown, 3.7% Hispanic or Latino, 14.3% Asian, 5.2% White, 72.7% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
LGBT Percentage	4%	6%

Differences between distributor operator and distributor duties and responsibilities

Distributor operator example responsibilities.

Unload chemicals from chemicals trucks while wearing proper PPE.
Work around asphalt pavers shoveling operating various equipment to include roller and road broom.
Experience directing high performing logistics teams to plan, process, and deliver accurate and time-critical complex materials orders.
Participate in after hours on-call rotation for customer service emergency leaks, turn on/ turn off, and SCADA system alarms.
Maintain OSHA forklift certification requiring completing monthly/annual testing.
Coordinate storage and distribution of hazardous waste following HAZMAT procedures.

Distributor example responsibilities.

Generate leads for outside sales representatives including organizing, monitoring and updating Microsoft CRM program.
Train in OSHA safety standards and maintain compliances.
Use an RF scanner to produce labels identifying repack case contents.
Use Facebook as a great social media outlet, as well as twitter.
Operate forklift and stand up forklift, used RF scanner guns to track items
Install new valves, water meters, taps for water meters, and fire hydrants.

Distributor operator vs distributor skills

Common distributor operator skills

Asphalt, 17%
CDL, 16%
DOT, 8%
Safety Procedures, 6%
Hand Tools, 5%
Pallets, 5%

Common distributor skills

Distributors, 28%
Customer Service, 23%
Delivery Truck, 7%
Customer Relations, 7%
Product Line, 4%
Wellness Products, 4%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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