Scale operator vs freight checker

The differences between scale operators and freight checkers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 6-12 months to become both a scale operator and a freight checker. Additionally, a freight checker has an average salary of $56,562, which is higher than the $32,498 average annual salary of a scale operator.

The top three skills for a scale operator include customer service, basic math and math. The most important skills for a freight checker are AS400, , and .

Scale operator vs freight checker overview

	Scale Operator	Freight Checker
Yearly salary	$32,498	$56,562
Hourly rate	$15.62	$27.19
Growth rate	-3%	-3%
Number of jobs	30,062	13,031
Job satisfaction	4	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 44%	High School Diploma, 54%
Average age	45	45
Years of experience	12	12

Scale operator vs freight checker salary

Scale operators and freight checkers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Scale Operator	Freight Checker
Average salary	$32,498	$56,562
Salary range	Between $24,000 And $43,000	Between $34,000 And $91,000
Highest paying City	Cincinnati, OH	-
Highest paying state	Alaska	-
Best paying company	Steel Dynamics	-
Best paying industry	Finance	-

Differences between scale operator and freight checker education

There are a few differences between a scale operator and a freight checker in terms of educational background:

	Scale Operator	Freight Checker
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 44%	High School Diploma, 54%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Scale operator vs freight checker demographics

Here are the differences between scale operators' and freight checkers' demographics:

	Scale Operator	Freight Checker
Average age	45	45
Gender ratio	Male, 41.3% Female, 58.7%	Male, 69.6% Female, 30.4%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 11.7% Unknown, 5.3% Hispanic or Latino, 19.4% Asian, 4.6% White, 58.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%	Black or African American, 10.8% Unknown, 5.2% Hispanic or Latino, 23.0% Asian, 6.3% White, 53.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
LGBT Percentage	4%	4%

Differences between scale operator and freight checker duties and responsibilities

Scale operator example responsibilities.

Manage the master calendar and schedule resources such as communication equipment, weapons, transportation and ammunition forecast and delivery.
Enter payroll accurately and run weekly reports timely.
Check loads (trucks) for size of product, correct PPE.
Detail orient with good math skills.
Write citations for different NC state laws.
Scale operator, loading a weighting asphalt trucks.

Freight checker example responsibilities.

Manage, negotiate and track multimillion FTL freight for a consumer electronics company.
Operate all equipment in a safe and efficient manner following prescribe work methods.
Maintain the facility's equipment and materials in a neat, clean, and orderly fashion.
Utilize industrial logistics and strong interpersonal communication skills to develop new business, increase current business, and renew existing contracts.
Work with the BSM for re-merchandising slow sellers and improving department sales.
Coordinate with freight forwarders expediting international shipments.

Scale operator vs freight checker skills

Common scale operator skills

Customer Service, 31%
Basic Math, 8%
Math, 7%
Scale Tickets, 7%
Outbound Trucks, 6%
Asphalt, 5%

Common freight checker skills

AS400, 100%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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