Package handler-loader vs mover

The differences between package handler-loaders and movers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a mover has an average salary of $33,187, which is higher than the $32,388 average annual salary of a package handler-loader.

The top three skills for a package handler-loader include safety procedures, delivery truck and load trucks. The most important skills for a mover are office furniture, customer service, and household goods.

Package handler-loader vs mover overview

	Package Handler-Loader	Mover
Yearly salary	$32,388	$33,187
Hourly rate	$15.57	$15.96
Growth rate	6%	6%
Number of jobs	45,296	4,222
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 48%	High School Diploma, 56%
Average age	40	40
Years of experience	-	-

Package handler-loader vs mover salary

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

	Package Handler-Loader	Mover
Average salary	$32,388	$33,187
Salary range	Between $26,000 And $39,000	Between $26,000 And $42,000
Highest paying City	-	Kent, WA
Highest paying state	-	Alaska
Best paying company	-	Zag
Best paying industry	-	-

Differences between package handler-loader and mover education

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

	Package Handler-Loader	Mover
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 48%	High School Diploma, 56%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Package handler-loader vs mover demographics

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

	Package Handler-Loader	Mover
Average age	40	40
Gender ratio	Male, 84.1% Female, 15.9%	Male, 94.3% Female, 5.7%
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, 13.9% Unknown, 5.4% Hispanic or Latino, 18.6% Asian, 5.3% White, 55.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
LGBT Percentage	5%	5%

Differences between package handler-loader and mover 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.

Mover example responsibilities.

Hand hoisting furniture both up and down.
Assist families with helping to build their new homes through USDA funding.
Move pianos, gym equipment, bookcases, computer equipment, televisions, mirrors and glass pieces.
Work with USDA to develop policies and procedures to enhance the volume and quality of housing services.
Used a variety of items such as, a fork lift and dollies to move receptacles to and from appropriate locations.
Develop inventory management -learn how to pack/unpack furniture by utilizing hand-trucks and dollies for public/private housing moves

Package handler-loader vs mover 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 mover skills

Office Furniture, 40%
Customer Service, 15%
Household Goods, 7%
Load Trucks, 6%
Pallet Jack, 4%
Delivery Vehicle, 4%