Receiving dock checker vs distribution clerk

The differences between receiving dock 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 dock checker and a distribution clerk. Additionally, a receiving dock checker has an average salary of $35,779, which is higher than the $32,142 average annual salary of a distribution clerk.

The top three skills for a receiving dock checker include pallets, rf scanner and product. The most important skills for a distribution clerk are data entry, shipping receiving, and patients.

Receiving dock checker vs distribution clerk overview

	Receiving Dock Checker	Distribution Clerk
Yearly salary	$35,779	$32,142
Hourly rate	$17.20	$15.45
Growth rate	-3%	-3%
Number of jobs	16,911	86,473
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 52%	High School Diploma, 35%
Average age	43	43
Years of experience	12	12

Receiving dock checker vs distribution clerk salary

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

	Receiving Dock Checker	Distribution Clerk
Average salary	$35,779	$32,142
Salary range	Between $30,000 And $41,000	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 dock checker and distribution clerk education

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

	Receiving Dock Checker	Distribution Clerk
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 52%	High School Diploma, 35%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Receiving dock checker vs distribution clerk demographics

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

	Receiving Dock Checker	Distribution Clerk
Average age	43	43
Gender ratio	Male, 80.1% Female, 19.9%	Male, 50.5% Female, 49.5%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 9.9% Unknown, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 23.5% Asian, 6.7% White, 54.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%	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 dock checker and distribution clerk duties and responsibilities

Receiving dock checker example responsibilities.

Assist in the daily managing of fresh product using the FIFO accounting principal.
verify, count/weigh, inspect, and receive parts in JDE system (1/2013-12/2015) WMS system (5/2012-12/2012 )
Count and receive merchandise in with RF guns.
Check packaging for quality and quantity to prepare for USDA inspection.
Schedule delivery appointments by phone and email, handle material with an RF scanner.
Receive freight, check freight into AS400 system, segregate product to ensure proper receipt.

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 dock checker vs distribution clerk skills

Common receiving dock checker skills

Pallets, 44%
RF Scanner, 9%
Product, 9%
Merchandise, 9%
Inbound Trailers, 7%
Customer Orders, 5%

Common distribution clerk skills

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

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