Seasonal helper vs loader/unloader

The differences between seasonal helpers and loader/unloaders can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a loader/unloader has an average salary of $31,827, which is higher than the $29,538 average annual salary of a seasonal helper.

The top three skills for a seasonal helper include cleanliness, customer service and seasonal help. The most important skills for a loader/unloader are inventory control, electric pallet jack, and pallets.

Seasonal helper vs loader/unloader overview

	Seasonal Helper	Loader/Unloader
Yearly salary	$29,538	$31,827
Hourly rate	$14.20	$15.30
Growth rate	6%	6%
Number of jobs	20,727	67,063
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 36%	High School Diploma, 63%
Average age	40	40
Years of experience	-	-

Seasonal helper vs loader/unloader salary

Seasonal helpers and loader/unloaders have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Seasonal Helper	Loader/Unloader
Average salary	$29,538	$31,827
Salary range	Between $23,000 And $37,000	Between $26,000 And $38,000
Highest paying City	Riverside, CA	Tacoma, WA
Highest paying state	California	Minnesota
Best paying company	Bunge	Bunge
Best paying industry	Transportation	Transportation

Differences between seasonal helper and loader/unloader education

There are a few differences between a seasonal helper and a loader/unloader in terms of educational background:

	Seasonal Helper	Loader/Unloader
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 36%	High School Diploma, 63%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Seasonal helper vs loader/unloader demographics

Here are the differences between seasonal helpers' and loader/unloaders' demographics:

	Seasonal Helper	Loader/Unloader
Average age	40	40
Gender ratio	Male, 57.8% Female, 42.2%	Male, 89.7% Female, 10.3%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 11.5% Unknown, 5.2% Hispanic or Latino, 16.3% Asian, 5.8% White, 60.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%	Black or African American, 14.9% Unknown, 5.2% Hispanic or Latino, 19.8% Asian, 5.5% White, 53.5% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
LGBT Percentage	5%	5%

Differences between seasonal helper and loader/unloader duties and responsibilities

Seasonal helper example responsibilities.

Used RF to keep track of merchandise inventory.
Handle and run equipment such as lawn mowers, weed whackers and chain saws.
Used commercial grade weeders, blowers, tractors, mowers, and other types of equipment.
Provide a welcoming experience for customers by greeting and assisting customers as they wait to visit Santa.
Used the DIAD scanning system to record and transit data pertaining but not limit to package deliveries and movement.
Maintain cleanliness of multiple bathroom/shower buildings.

Loader/unloader example responsibilities.

Check boxes for leaks or damages so they can be send to back to QA.
Provide QA and material damage reports.
Position also require the use of RF equipment.
Load shingles on roof tops during the summer time.
Roof LoaderLoading shingles and unloading other roofing materials onto roofs.
Stock groceries and freight, unload trucks, condition aisles.

Seasonal helper vs loader/unloader skills

Common seasonal helper skills

Cleanliness, 70%
Customer Service, 6%
Seasonal Help, 5%
Mowing, 4%
Safety Procedures, 2%
Sales Floor, 2%

Common loader/unloader skills

Inventory Control, 27%
Electric Pallet Jack, 16%
Pallets, 13%
Tractor Trailer, 10%
Safety Procedures, 6%
Delivery Truck, 3%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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