Receiving dock checker vs shipper

The differences between receiving dock 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 dock checker and a shipper. Additionally, a receiving dock checker has an average salary of $35,779, which is higher than the $33,233 average annual salary of a shipper.

The top three skills for a receiving dock checker include pallets, rf scanner and product. The most important skills for a shipper are pallets, basic math, and math.

Receiving dock checker vs shipper overview

	Receiving Dock Checker	Shipper
Yearly salary	$35,779	$33,233
Hourly rate	$17.20	$15.98
Growth rate	-3%	-3%
Number of jobs	16,911	169,934
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 52%	High School Diploma, 46%
Average age	43	43
Years of experience	12	12

Receiving dock checker vs shipper salary

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

	Receiving Dock Checker	Shipper
Average salary	$35,779	$33,233
Salary range	Between $30,000 And $41,000	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 dock checker and shipper education

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

	Receiving Dock Checker	Shipper
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 52%	High School Diploma, 46%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Receiving dock checker vs shipper demographics

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

	Receiving Dock Checker	Shipper
Average age	43	43
Gender ratio	Male, 80.1% Female, 19.9%	Male, 73.1% Female, 26.9%
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, 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 dock checker and shipper 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.

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 dock checker vs shipper skills

Common receiving dock checker skills

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

Common shipper skills

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