Auto Detailer vs Material Handler

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Pay

Auto Detailer

$35,400 typical, a year

Most Auto Detailers earn $33,300 to $38,900 a year.

From 903 postings that list pay

3,128 open jobs now

Auto Detailer salaries Auto Detailer jobs

Material Handler

$43,700 typical, a year

Most Material Handlers earn $39,500 to $47,300 a year.

From 1,484 postings that list pay

8,542 open jobs now

Material Handler salaries Material Handler jobs

Material Handlers typically earn about $8,300 more a year than Auto Detailers.

What each one does

Auto Detailer

  • Wash and clean vehicle exteriors to remove dirt and grime.
  • Vacuum and clean vehicle interiors to remove dirt and debris.
  • Inspect vehicles for noticeable defects or damage.
  • Clean and polish vehicle windows and mirrors.
  • Maintain a clean and organized work area.
  • Report any damage or issues to management.

Summed up from 30 job postings

Material Handler

  • Load and unload trucks and other delivery vehicles with materials and products.
  • Pick, pack, and prepare customer orders for shipment.
  • Operate forklifts and other powered industrial equipment to move materials.
  • Receive and inspect incoming shipments of materials.
  • Stack, store, and organize materials in designated warehouse areas.
  • Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.

Summed up from 30 job postings

Skills employers ask for

Auto Detailer

More common in Auto Detailer postings

  • Automotive Cleaning 5 in 10 postings
  • Driving Record 2 in 10 postings
  • Car Detailing 2 in 10 postings
  • Customer Service 1 in 10 postings
  • Vehicle Inspection 1 in 10 postings
  • Safety Equipment Usage 1 in 10 postings

Material Handler

More common in Material Handler postings

  • Forklift Operation 3 in 10 postings
  • Material Handling 3 in 10 postings
  • Pallet Jack 2 in 10 postings
  • Material Handling Equipment 2 in 10 postings
  • Inventory Management 2 in 10 postings
  • Cycle Counting 1 in 10 postings
  • Warehouse Management 1 in 10 postings
  • Shipping & Receiving 1 in 10 postings

Out of each role's current postings.

Licenses and certifications

Auto Detailer

  • Driver's License 6 in 10 postings
  • Automotive Body Repair Certification 1 in 20 postings

Material Handler

  • Forklift Certification 1 in 10 postings

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