Receiving checker vs distribution clerk

The differences between receiving checkers and distribution clerks can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 6-12 months to become both a receiving checker and a distribution clerk. Additionally, a receiving checker has an average salary of $33,520, which is higher than the $32,142 average annual salary of a distribution clerk.

The top three skills for a receiving checker include pallets, purchase orders and computer system. The most important skills for a distribution clerk are data entry, shipping receiving, and patients.

Receiving checker vs distribution clerk overview

	Receiving Checker	Distribution Clerk
Yearly salary	$33,520	$32,142
Hourly rate	$16.12	$15.45
Growth rate	-3%	-3%
Number of jobs	15,232	86,473
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 47%	High School Diploma, 35%
Average age	43	43
Years of experience	12	12

Receiving checker vs distribution clerk salary

Receiving checkers and distribution clerks have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Receiving Checker	Distribution Clerk
Average salary	$33,520	$32,142
Salary range	Between $28,000 And $39,000	Between $25,000 And $39,000
Highest paying City	-	Eureka, CA
Highest paying state	-	Washington
Best paying company	-	SF-Marin Food Bank
Best paying industry	-	Health Care

Differences between receiving checker and distribution clerk education

There are a few differences between a receiving checker and a distribution clerk in terms of educational background:

	Receiving Checker	Distribution Clerk
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 47%	High School Diploma, 35%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Receiving checker vs distribution clerk demographics

Here are the differences between receiving checkers' and distribution clerks' demographics:

	Receiving Checker	Distribution Clerk
Average age	43	43
Gender ratio	Male, 54.3% Female, 45.7%	Male, 50.5% Female, 49.5%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 11.1% Unknown, 4.1% Hispanic or Latino, 21.5% Asian, 6.8% White, 55.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%	Black or African American, 11.3% Unknown, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 20.4% Asian, 7.1% White, 56.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
LGBT Percentage	6%	6%

Differences between receiving checker and distribution clerk duties and responsibilities

Receiving checker example responsibilities.

Develop and implement lean processes to manage the economical and efficient coordination of interdepartmental logistics.
Scan and labele cases and pallets to be ship out or put in warehouse.
Maintain clean and sanitary operating environment; responsible for maintaining cleanliness of receiving area including loading dock and trash areas.
Assist with loading and unloading of product at warehouse using a pallet jack and forklift.
Coordinate with freight forwarders directly.
Follow procedures for damage merchandise and UPC problems

Distribution clerk example responsibilities.

Manage all aspects of verifying incoming items and outgoing customer material release orders (MRO )
Enter time card information in the payroll system occasionally.
Process and pack orders using wet and dry ice for FedEx shipping.
Research U.P.S., FedEx, mail inquiries, and distribute and process mail.
Receive numerous awards and accolades from customers and the USPS over the years.
Deliver medications in company car, vehicle maintenance, faxing, filing, ordering, and HIPAA certify.

Receiving checker vs distribution clerk skills

Common receiving checker skills

Pallets, 33%
Purchase Orders, 16%
Computer System, 12%
Inventory Control, 12%
RF, 11%
Inbound Freight, 4%

Common distribution clerk skills

Data Entry, 16%
Shipping Receiving, 12%
Patients, 12%
Inventory Control, 7%
Customer Support, 5%
Purchase Orders, 4%