Tool crib attendant vs supply clerk

The differences between tool crib attendants and supply clerks can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a tool crib attendant has an average salary of $32,528, which is higher than the $32,185 average annual salary of a supply clerk.

The top three skills for a tool crib attendant include data entry, requisitions stock and inventory control. The most important skills for a supply clerk are customer service, purchase orders, and inventory control.

Tool crib attendant vs supply clerk overview

	Tool Crib Attendant	Supply Clerk
Yearly salary	$32,528	$32,185
Hourly rate	$15.64	$15.47
Growth rate	1%	1%
Number of jobs	52,355	83,110
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 38%	High School Diploma, 34%
Average age	38	38
Years of experience	-	-

What does a tool crib attendant do?

A Tool Crib Attendant takes stock inventory of tool distribution in a warehouse that's dedicated to it. These tools are often loaned out or sold by the company, and when returned, the job of a tool crib attendant is to check for wear or defects. After this, he/she proceeds to record them and store them for later use. As a Tool Crib Attendant, you will be responsible for maintaining the functionality of all tools and the specifics of calibration.

What does a supply clerk do?

A supply clerk works in a warehouse environment helping businesses maintain operations. Supply clerks' duties may vary from job to job. They track receipts, fill orders, manage inventories, report to their supervisors, and update records. They oversee the incoming and outgoing equipment, property, and supply. Also, they execute short-term jobs as they plan to maintain enough funding. They should have skills in attention to detail, leadership, and communication.

Tool crib attendant vs supply clerk salary

Tool crib attendants and supply clerks have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Tool Crib Attendant	Supply Clerk
Average salary	$32,528	$32,185
Salary range	Between $26,000 And $40,000	Between $24,000 And $42,000
Highest paying City	Los Angeles, CA	Pleasanton, CA
Highest paying state	California	California
Best paying company	Northrop Grumman	Columbia University in the City of New York
Best paying industry	Technology	Manufacturing

Differences between tool crib attendant and supply clerk education

There are a few differences between a tool crib attendant and a supply clerk in terms of educational background:

	Tool Crib Attendant	Supply Clerk
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 38%	High School Diploma, 34%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Tool crib attendant vs supply clerk demographics

Here are the differences between tool crib attendants' and supply clerks' demographics:

	Tool Crib Attendant	Supply Clerk
Average age	38	38
Gender ratio	Male, 67.3% Female, 32.7%	Male, 55.5% Female, 44.5%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 9.1% Unknown, 5.2% Hispanic or Latino, 17.2% Asian, 5.9% White, 61.7% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%	Black or African American, 12.1% Unknown, 5.5% Hispanic or Latino, 19.1% Asian, 7.0% White, 55.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
LGBT Percentage	6%	6%

Differences between tool crib attendant and supply clerk duties and responsibilities

Tool crib attendant example responsibilities.

Operate POS cash register to manage cash, credit, and debit card transactions for sell items.
Provide senior management with department cost breakdowns and perform budget cost forecast analyses.
Keep records on individual pet, including daily observations and information activities perform, meals sever, and medication administer.
Work with engineers to determine when TMDE calibration are complete that they are in limits to be used for work assign.
Job duties include taking and adjusting inventory in the MP2 database; entering work orders and help with ordering inventory.
Assemble and test automobile clusters while using ESD protection.

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Supply clerk example responsibilities.

Dispatch vehicles, maintains dispatch records, trip tickets and records in logbooks, manage the GSA vehicle fleet of vehicles.
Provide technical guidance and counseling to junior supply technicians while establishing and maintaining logistics systems records.
Perform warrant search on NCIC system and verifying warrant information.
Enforce proper warehouse procedures to promote accuracy within the SSA's storage section.
Conduct a reconciliation of requisition records with the supporting SSA on a monthly basis.
Secure and control supplies; used computer applications in work assignment such as Microsoft powerpoint, word and excel.

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Tool crib attendant vs supply clerk skills

Common tool crib attendant skills

Data Entry, 9%
Requisitions Stock, 7%
Inventory Control, 6%
Test Equipment, 6%
Math, 6%
CNC, 6%

Common supply clerk skills

Customer Service, 22%
Purchase Orders, 21%
Inventory Control, 6%
Physical Counts, 5%
Logistical Support, 5%
Property Accountability, 3%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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