Shipping checker vs distribution clerk

The differences between shipping 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 shipping checker and a distribution clerk. Additionally, a distribution clerk has an average salary of $32,142, which is higher than the $29,994 average annual salary of a shipping checker.

The top three skills for a shipping checker include RF, computer system and delivery truck. The most important skills for a distribution clerk are data entry, shipping receiving, and patients.

Shipping checker vs distribution clerk overview

	Shipping Checker	Distribution Clerk
Yearly salary	$29,994	$32,142
Hourly rate	$14.42	$15.45
Growth rate	-3%	-3%
Number of jobs	13,954	86,473
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 44%	High School Diploma, 35%
Average age	43	43
Years of experience	12	12

Shipping checker vs distribution clerk salary

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

	Shipping Checker	Distribution Clerk
Average salary	$29,994	$32,142
Salary range	Between $25,000 And $35,000	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 shipping checker and distribution clerk education

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

	Shipping Checker	Distribution Clerk
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 44%	High School Diploma, 35%
Most common major	Graphic Design	Business
Most common college	-	-

Shipping checker vs distribution clerk demographics

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

	Shipping Checker	Distribution Clerk
Average age	43	43
Gender ratio	Male, 77.2% Female, 22.8%	Male, 50.5% Female, 49.5%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 10.8% Unknown, 3.8% Hispanic or Latino, 21.5% Asian, 7.6% White, 55.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%	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 shipping checker and distribution clerk duties and responsibilities

Shipping checker example responsibilities.

Perform consistently accurate carton counts, verify and enter quantity information into WMS.
Retain documents as required/where require by ISO procedures.

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.

Shipping checker vs distribution clerk skills

Common shipping checker skills

RF, 28%
Computer System, 26%
Delivery Truck, 24%
Load Trucks, 22%

Common distribution clerk skills

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