Store receiver vs distribution clerk

The differences between store receivers 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 store receiver and a distribution clerk. Additionally, a store receiver has an average salary of $33,639, which is higher than the $32,142 average annual salary of a distribution clerk.

The top three skills for a store receiver include customer service, product knowledge and purchase orders. The most important skills for a distribution clerk are data entry, shipping receiving, and patients.

Store receiver vs distribution clerk overview

	Store Receiver	Distribution Clerk
Yearly salary	$33,639	$32,142
Hourly rate	$16.17	$15.45
Growth rate	-3%	-3%
Number of jobs	45,999	86,473
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 35%	High School Diploma, 35%
Average age	43	43
Years of experience	12	12

Store receiver vs distribution clerk salary

Store receivers and distribution clerks have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Store Receiver	Distribution Clerk
Average salary	$33,639	$32,142
Salary range	Between $28,000 And $40,000	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 store receiver and distribution clerk education

There are a few differences between a store receiver and a distribution clerk in terms of educational background:

	Store Receiver	Distribution Clerk
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 35%	High School Diploma, 35%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Store receiver vs distribution clerk demographics

Here are the differences between store receivers' and distribution clerks' demographics:

	Store Receiver	Distribution Clerk
Average age	43	43
Gender ratio	Male, 68.6% Female, 31.4%	Male, 50.5% Female, 49.5%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 10.6% Unknown, 4.1% Hispanic or Latino, 20.8% Asian, 6.9% White, 56.7% 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 store receiver and distribution clerk duties and responsibilities

Store receiver example responsibilities.

Process incoming RMA's, and generate a daily receiving report for management.
Process and stage all in bound purchase order materials utilizing the PeopleSoft financial system.
Use forklift and pallet jack for loading, unloading, moving, and storing pallets.
Provide consultative sales utilizing an extensive knowledge of RF, industrial electronics, amateur radio, computer equipment and peripherals.
Certify in the use of appropriate facility equipment such as forklifts, snow blowers, and pallet jacks.
Maintain accurate inventory counts by processing merchandise with LRT scanner.

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.

Store receiver vs distribution clerk skills

Common store receiver skills

Customer Service, 28%
Product Knowledge, 14%
Purchase Orders, 12%
Food Safety, 9%
Product Temperatures, 8%
Irma, 8%

Common distribution clerk skills

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