Order selector vs order runner

The differences between order selectors and order runners can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, an order selector has an average salary of $36,443, which is higher than the $26,439 average annual salary of an order runner.

Order selector vs order runner overview

	Order Selector	Order Runner
Yearly salary	$36,443	$26,439
Hourly rate	$17.52	$12.71
Growth rate	1%	1%
Number of jobs	17,422	29,682
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 59%	High School Diploma, 55%
Average age	38	38
Years of experience	-	-

Order selector vs order runner salary

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

	Order Selector	Order Runner
Average salary	$36,443	$26,439
Salary range	Between $28,000 And $46,000	Between $22,000 And $31,000
Highest paying City	Fargo, ND	-
Highest paying state	Hawaii	-
Best paying company	Dairy Farmers of America	-
Best paying industry	Manufacturing	-

Differences between order selector and order runner education

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

	Order Selector	Order Runner
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 59%	High School Diploma, 55%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Order selector vs order runner demographics

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

	Order Selector	Order Runner
Average age	38	38
Gender ratio	Male, 85.9% Female, 14.1%	Male, 74.5% Female, 25.5%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 10.5% Unknown, 5.2% Hispanic or Latino, 21.6% Asian, 6.4% White, 55.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%	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 selector and order runner duties and responsibilities

Order selector example responsibilities.

Used WMS and RF systems to pick and stage customer specify orders and lead a team of employees.
Arrange pallets at the end of the shift to maintain the cleanliness of the warehouse.
Use warehouse computers and RF equipment, and correctly label and stage products on pallet.
Stack, label & shrink-wrap select items on a pallet and deliver to the loading area via pallet-jack.
Work RF units for the purpose giving accurate load counts of products, pick tickets, and receiving documentation.
Pick groceries for loading and distribution

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 selector vs order runner skills

Common order selector skills

Pallets, 17%
Double Pallet Jack, 9%
Electric Pallet Jack, 8%
Customer Orders, 6%
Safety Regulations, 6%
Freezer, 6%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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