Order checker vs order runner

The differences between order checkers and order runners can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, an order checker has an average salary of $28,321, which is higher than the $26,439 average annual salary of an order runner.

Order checker vs order runner overview

	Order Checker	Order Runner
Yearly salary	$28,321	$26,439
Hourly rate	$13.62	$12.71
Growth rate	1%	1%
Number of jobs	22,702	29,682
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 51%	High School Diploma, 55%
Average age	38	38
Years of experience	-	-

Order checker vs order runner salary

Order checkers and order runners have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Order Checker	Order Runner
Average salary	$28,321	$26,439
Salary range	Between $23,000 And $34,000	Between $22,000 And $31,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
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Differences between order checker and order runner education

There are a few differences between an order checker and an order runner in terms of educational background:

	Order Checker	Order Runner
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 51%	High School Diploma, 55%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Order checker vs order runner demographics

Here are the differences between order checkers' and order runners' demographics:

	Order Checker	Order Runner
Average age	38	38
Gender ratio	Male, 54.8% Female, 45.2%	Male, 74.5% Female, 25.5%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 11.4% Unknown, 5.0% Hispanic or Latino, 21.9% Asian, 6.7% White, 54.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%	Black or African American, 9.6% Unknown, 5.3% Hispanic or Latino, 22.4% Asian, 6.3% White, 55.5% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
LGBT Percentage	6%	6%

Differences between order checker and order runner duties and responsibilities

Order checker example responsibilities.

Used WMS and RF systems to pick and stage customer specify orders and lead a team of employees.
Stack, wrap and label pallets correctly for each customer to ensure proper routing.
Labele, bundle, arrange pallets, and transport to loading docks via forklift.
Coordinate logistics with freight forwarders for international customers and follow through with products reaching their final destination.
Pick and pack orders, ship orders using the FedEx shipping system, receive and verify shipments, stock shelves

Order runner example responsibilities.

Used WMS and RF systems to pick and stage customer specify orders and lead a team of employees.
Visit Dr office to have Dr. Orders sign.
Coordinate logistics with freight forwarders for international customers and follow through with products reaching their final destination.
Use of standing power jack to run orders for distribution of products to Kroger grocerie stores.
Assist with execution of celebrity meet and greet, VIP client services and client management at concerts.

Order checker vs order runner skills

Common order checker skills

Basic Math, 72%
Pallets, 12%
Customer Orders, 4%
Warehouse Equipment, 3%
RF Scanner, 3%
Load Trucks, 2%

Common order runner skills

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Updated January 8, 2025

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