Package handler-loader vs merchandise handler

The differences between package handler-loaders and merchandise handlers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a package handler-loader has an average salary of $32,388, which is higher than the $31,855 average annual salary of a merchandise handler.

The top three skills for a package handler-loader include safety procedures, delivery truck and load trucks. The most important skills for a merchandise handler are basic math, math, and pallets.

Package handler-loader vs merchandise handler overview

	Package Handler-Loader	Merchandise Handler
Yearly salary	$32,388	$31,855
Hourly rate	$15.57	$15.31
Growth rate	6%	6%
Number of jobs	45,296	47,657
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 48%	High School Diploma, 43%
Average age	40	40
Years of experience	-	-

Package handler-loader vs merchandise handler salary

Package handler-loaders and merchandise handlers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Package Handler-Loader	Merchandise Handler
Average salary	$32,388	$31,855
Salary range	Between $26,000 And $39,000	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 package handler-loader and merchandise handler education

There are a few differences between a package handler-loader and a merchandise handler in terms of educational background:

	Package Handler-Loader	Merchandise Handler
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 48%	High School Diploma, 43%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Package handler-loader vs merchandise handler demographics

Here are the differences between package handler-loaders' and merchandise handlers' demographics:

	Package Handler-Loader	Merchandise Handler
Average age	40	40
Gender ratio	Male, 84.1% Female, 15.9%	Male, 60.3% Female, 39.7%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 13.6% Unknown, 5.1% Hispanic or Latino, 19.6% Asian, 5.4% White, 55.2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%	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 package handler-loader and merchandise handler duties and responsibilities

Package handler-loader example responsibilities.

Distribute production materials to designate locations on assembly lines observing the first-in-first-out (FIFO) inventory control practice.
Store pig bellies in the freezer.
Stack and load pig bellies on top of forklift in bags.
Maintain warehouse records in accordance with inventory accuracy and ISO certification.

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.

Package handler-loader vs merchandise handler skills

Common package handler-loader skills

Safety Procedures, 21%
Delivery Truck, 16%
Load Trucks, 12%
Pallet Jack, 7%
Truck Trailers, 6%
Conveyor Belts, 6%

Common merchandise handler skills

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

Package Handler-Loader vs. similar jobs

Package Handler-Loader related careers

Package Handler-Loader related jobs

What similar roles do

Zippia Careers
Transportation Industry
Package Handler-Loader
Package Handler-Loader vs Merchandise Handler

Updated January 8, 2025

Browse transportation jobs