Glass handler vs merchandise handler

The differences between glass handlers and merchandise handlers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a glass handler has an average salary of $34,470, which is higher than the $31,855 average annual salary of a merchandise handler.

The top three skills for a glass handler include tape measure, glass windows and assembly line. The most important skills for a merchandise handler are basic math, math, and pallets.

Glass handler vs merchandise handler overview

	Glass Handler	Merchandise Handler
Yearly salary	$34,470	$31,855
Hourly rate	$16.57	$15.31
Growth rate	6%	6%
Number of jobs	26,864	47,657
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 57%	High School Diploma, 43%
Average age	40	40
Years of experience	-	-

Glass handler vs merchandise handler salary

Glass handlers and merchandise handlers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Glass Handler	Merchandise Handler
Average salary	$34,470	$31,855
Salary range	Between $28,000 And $41,000	Between $26,000 And $37,000
Highest paying City	-	Taunton, MA
Highest paying state	-	Hawaii
Best paying company	-	The RealReal
Best paying industry	-	Retail

Differences between glass handler and merchandise handler education

There are a few differences between a glass handler and a merchandise handler in terms of educational background:

	Glass Handler	Merchandise Handler
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 57%	High School Diploma, 43%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Glass handler vs merchandise handler demographics

Here are the differences between glass handlers' and merchandise handlers' demographics:

	Glass Handler	Merchandise Handler
Average age	40	40
Gender ratio	Male, 89.4% Female, 10.6%	Male, 60.3% Female, 39.7%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 12.6% Unknown, 5.4% Hispanic or Latino, 21.9% Asian, 5.2% White, 53.7% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%	Black or African American, 12.0% Unknown, 5.4% Hispanic or Latino, 20.8% Asian, 5.9% White, 54.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
LGBT Percentage	5%	5%

Differences between glass handler and merchandise handler duties and responsibilities

Glass handler example responsibilities.

Hand out paperwork to both ends for each schedule to be run.
Ensure all assign freight packages are sorted and appropriately distribute throughout the hub distribution center within applicable deadlines.
Assist in de-icing procedures during cold weather.

Merchandise handler example responsibilities.

Clean and maintain the warehouse in compliance with OSHA standards.
Make visual evaluations and floor moves while maintaining OSHA guidelines.
Process incoming merchandise shipments by unpacking products, moving items in WMS, steaming clothing, and stocking shelves.
Transport pallets to where they need to go in the store to insure products are stocked up properly for customer needs.
Distribute production materials to designate locations on assembly lines observing the first-in-first-out (FIFO) inventory control practice.
Greet customers while bagging their groceries, collect carts in parking lot, put away return items, general sanitation.

Glass handler vs merchandise handler skills

Common glass handler skills

Tape Measure, 72%
Glass Windows, 14%
Assembly Line, 5%
Delivery Vehicle, 4%
RAN, 4%
Production Lines, 2%

Common merchandise handler skills

Basic Math, 21%
Math, 17%
Pallets, 11%
Hand Tools, 10%
Purchase Orders, 6%
Hand Trucks, 6%

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