Work distributor vs package handler

The differences between work distributors and package handlers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a package handler has an average salary of $32,785, which is higher than the $31,865 average annual salary of a work distributor.

The top three skills for a work distributor include pallets, pallet jack and customer orders. The most important skills for a package handler are warehouse environment, load trailers, and delivery truck.

Work distributor vs package handler overview

	Work Distributor	Package Handler
Yearly salary	$31,865	$32,785
Hourly rate	$15.32	$15.76
Growth rate	6%	6%
Number of jobs	103,859	93,831
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 42%	High School Diploma, 49%
Average age	40	40
Years of experience	-	-

Work distributor vs package handler salary

Work distributors and package handlers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Work Distributor	Package Handler
Average salary	$31,865	$32,785
Salary range	Between $26,000 And $39,000	Between $26,000 And $41,000
Highest paying City	Puyallup, WA	Saint Paul, MN
Highest paying state	Washington	Minnesota
Best paying company	Stericycle	ALDI USA
Best paying industry	Manufacturing	Retail

Differences between work distributor and package handler education

There are a few differences between a work distributor and a package handler in terms of educational background:

	Work Distributor	Package Handler
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 42%	High School Diploma, 49%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Work distributor vs package handler demographics

Here are the differences between work distributors' and package handlers' demographics:

	Work Distributor	Package Handler
Average age	40	40
Gender ratio	Male, 63.2% Female, 36.8%	Male, 74.4% Female, 25.6%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 13.2% Unknown, 5.1% Hispanic or Latino, 17.8% Asian, 5.5% White, 57.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%	Black or African American, 13.7% Unknown, 5.3% Hispanic or Latino, 18.4% Asian, 5.6% White, 55.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
LGBT Percentage	5%	5%

Differences between work distributor and package handler duties and responsibilities

Work distributor example responsibilities.

Distribute production materials to designate locations on assembly lines observing the first-in-first-out (FIFO) inventory control practice.
Use of forks, barrel, clamp and pull-pack attachments.
Handle and coordinate incoming and outgoing product and accessory equipment to and from freight forwarders and/or customer materials personnel.

Package handler example responsibilities.

Attach slings, ropes, or cables to objects such as pipes, hoses, or bundles.
Read GPS maps for your driving directions.
Operate sit down forklift for loading, unloading and running material.
License to operate MHE (forklifts, tractors, etc . )
Load grind and air shipments onto designate trailers using sit down forklift.
Conduct post inspections to ensure guard force personnel proficiency and level of alertness.

Work distributor vs package handler skills

Common work distributor skills

Pallets, 39%
Pallet Jack, 15%
Customer Orders, 13%
OSHA, 11%
RF, 5%
Inventory Control, 5%

Common package handler skills

Warehouse Environment, 25%
Load Trailers, 10%
Delivery Truck, 9%
Safety Procedures, 9%
Load Packages, 8%
Load Trucks, 7%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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