Logistics team member vs team associate

The differences between logistics team members and team associates can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a team associate has an average salary of $31,822, which is higher than the $29,992 average annual salary of a logistics team member.

The top three skills for a logistics team member include exceptional guest, PET and work ethic. The most important skills for a team associate are PET, reservations, and kids.

Logistics team member vs team associate overview

	Logistics Team Member	Team Associate
Yearly salary	$29,992	$31,822
Hourly rate	$14.42	$15.30
Growth rate	28%	-
Number of jobs	166,519	362,158
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 43%	Bachelor's Degree, 37%
Average age	41	41
Years of experience	6	-

What does a logistics team member do?

A logistics team member is an employee who works as part of the logistics team to unload trucks and prepares the new merchandise to be displayed inside the store and stock room. Logistic team members are required to move products from the backroom to the sales floor using forklifts and other proper equipment and techniques. They manage freight flow by collaborating with distribution centers and other logistics team so that they can regulate freight flow and resolve any issues. Logistic team members must also provide excellent customer service by answering questions and assisting them with the merchandise.

What does a team associate do?

A team associate is responsible for organizing supply stock and performs cleaning duties to maintain a pleasant shopping experience for the customers. Team associates are usually employed in a shopping industry, providing the best customer service for the consumers by responding to their inquiries and concerns and directing them to their specific needs. They also convey promotional offers and featured products to the consumers, requiring them to have excellent communication and negotiation skills to help the business generate revenues and increase profitability.

Logistics team member vs team associate salary

Logistics team members and team associates have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Logistics Team Member	Team Associate
Average salary	$29,992	$31,822
Salary range	Between $23,000 And $37,000	Between $21,000 And $48,000
Highest paying City	-	Washington, DC
Highest paying state	-	New York
Best paying company	-	Bain & Company
Best paying industry	-	Retail

Differences between logistics team member and team associate education

There are a few differences between a logistics team member and a team associate in terms of educational background:

	Logistics Team Member	Team Associate
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 43%	Bachelor's Degree, 37%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	Stanford University	-

Logistics team member vs team associate demographics

Here are the differences between logistics team members' and team associates' demographics:

	Logistics Team Member	Team Associate
Average age	41	41
Gender ratio	Male, 67.0% Female, 33.0%	Male, 53.7% Female, 46.3%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 11.4% Unknown, 5.4% Hispanic or Latino, 21.1% Asian, 10.2% White, 51.5% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%	Black or African American, 11.7% Unknown, 5.6% Hispanic or Latino, 18.8% Asian, 7.0% White, 56.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
LGBT Percentage	9%	7%

Differences between logistics team member and team associate duties and responsibilities

Logistics team member example responsibilities.

Manage and format weekly EDI invoice reports from vendors.
Manage and negotiate spot rates for department's special project with Oakley nominate forwarders.
Manage LTL and TL shipments ensure they are adhering to min and max weights.
Manage supply reorders, printing labels, domestic shipping, service and software support with FedEx.
Manage financial interactions by operating POS systems.
Work with freight forwarders to schedule and track all import/export freight.

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Team associate example responsibilities.

Lead team to sort and designate incoming merchandise/stock, audit, maintain and correct merchandise pricing via POS and terminal.
Lead the team by exemplify reliability through punctuality and personal integrity.
Enhance leadership and communication skills by interacting with diverse team of coworkers and providing customer service to consumers.
Assign responsibilities of maintaining inventory stocks and updating bike accessories parts.
Provide advice to complainants on reporting alternatives, conduct mediation, conduct intervention, provide advice and recommendations to leadership.
Develop multiple training classes across a broad range of subjects using Microsoft PowerPoint.

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Logistics team member vs team associate skills

Common logistics team member skills

Exceptional Guest, 26%
PET, 15%
Work Ethic, 15%
Ladders, 13%
Safety Guidelines, 10%
Excellent Guest, 6%

Common team associate skills

PET, 25%
Reservations, 21%
Kids, 11%
Customer Service, 8%
POS, 8%
Sales Floor, 7%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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