Receiving checker vs shipper

The differences between receiving checkers and shippers 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 shipper. Additionally, a receiving checker has an average salary of $33,520, which is higher than the $33,233 average annual salary of a shipper.

The top three skills for a receiving checker include pallets, purchase orders and computer system. The most important skills for a shipper are pallets, basic math, and math.

Receiving checker vs shipper overview

	Receiving Checker	Shipper
Yearly salary	$33,520	$33,233
Hourly rate	$16.12	$15.98
Growth rate	-3%	-3%
Number of jobs	15,232	169,934
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 47%	High School Diploma, 46%
Average age	43	43
Years of experience	12	12

Receiving checker vs shipper salary

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

	Receiving Checker	Shipper
Average salary	$33,520	$33,233
Salary range	Between $28,000 And $39,000	Between $27,000 And $39,000
Highest paying City	-	Wausau, WI
Highest paying state	-	Hawaii
Best paying company	-	Nucor
Best paying industry	-	Manufacturing

Differences between receiving checker and shipper education

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

	Receiving Checker	Shipper
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 47%	High School Diploma, 46%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Receiving checker vs shipper demographics

Here are the differences between receiving checkers' and shippers' demographics:

	Receiving Checker	Shipper
Average age	43	43
Gender ratio	Male, 54.3% Female, 45.7%	Male, 73.1% Female, 26.9%
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, 9.8% Unknown, 4.1% Hispanic or Latino, 18.7% Asian, 7.1% White, 59.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
LGBT Percentage	6%	6%

Differences between receiving checker and shipper 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

Shipper example responsibilities.

Pack and ship gift packages via USPS, FedEx, DHL, etc.
Use of drill press, wood see, nail gun, ginder, and stencils.
Prepare loads for LTL shipments.
Work with the USPS to ship packages internationally.
Process and schedule all shipments including LTL (less than truckload) and small package.
Review and assemble products order, create shipping labels, and deliver products to customers via UPS/FEDEX or DHL systems.

Receiving checker vs shipper skills

Common receiving checker skills

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

Common shipper skills

Pallets, 12%
Basic Math, 10%
Math, 8%
Shipping Receiving, 6%
Electric Pallet Jack, 6%
Safety Standards, 5%