Lead handler vs dumper

The differences between lead handlers and dumpers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a dumper has an average salary of $51,594, which is higher than the $51,594 average annual salary of a lead handler.

The top three skills for a lead handler include logistics, performance reviews and unload trucks. The most important skills for a dumper are safety policies, pallets, and cold environment.

Lead handler vs dumper overview

	Lead Handler	Dumper
Yearly salary	$51,594	$51,594
Hourly rate	$24.80	$24.80
Growth rate	-	-
Number of jobs	28,088	257
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 47%	High School Diploma, 69%
Average age	41	41
Years of experience	-	-

Lead handler vs dumper salary

Lead handlers and dumpers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Lead Handler	Dumper
Average salary	$51,594	$51,594
Salary range	Between $24,000 And $108,000	Between $24,000 And $108,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
Best paying industry	-	-

Differences between lead handler and dumper education

There are a few differences between a lead handler and a dumper in terms of educational background:

	Lead Handler	Dumper
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 47%	High School Diploma, 69%
Most common major	Business	General Studies
Most common college	-	-

Lead handler vs dumper demographics

Here are the differences between lead handlers' and dumpers' demographics:

	Lead Handler	Dumper
Average age	41	41
Gender ratio	Male, 72.7% Female, 27.3%	Male, 87.5% Female, 12.5%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 10.2% Unknown, 4.5% Hispanic or Latino, 20.6% Asian, 4.4% White, 58.2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.2%	Black or African American, 11.3% Unknown, 3.8% Hispanic or Latino, 17.2% Asian, 4.7% White, 61.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.6%
LGBT Percentage	3%	3%

Differences between lead handler and dumper duties and responsibilities

Lead handler example responsibilities.

Manage all aspects of branch operations, including package logistics and the supervision of staff.
Doff rolls weigh, wrap, and label then place into inventory warehouse using a forklift or roll clamp
Utilize proper PPE full face respirator and tyvek suits.
Have traits of knowledge, leadership, and coordination.
Fill sandbags and cut scribing wood and wire for cement pours.
Assist in all aspects of the company; signage team, logistics, mark downs, inventory

Dumper example responsibilities.

fork truck run bailer general warehouse work
Stack finish cased products on pallets as well as dumping bulk foods in a hopper for manufacturing foods.
Fill sandbags and cut scribing wood and wire for cement pours.

Lead handler vs dumper skills

Common lead handler skills

Logistics, 51%
Performance Reviews, 42%
Unload Trucks, 2%
Materials Handling, 2%
Windows, 2%
Measure Materials, 1%

Common dumper skills

Safety Policies, 75%
Pallets, 21%
Cold Environment, 3%
Production Lines, 1%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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