Courier vs Order Picker
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Pay
Courier
$41,600 typical, a year
Most Couriers earn $35,600 to $45,800 a year.
From 146 postings that list pay
755 open jobs now
Order Picker
$44,700 typical, a year
Most Order Pickers earn $42,600 to $46,800 a year.
From 1,867 postings that list pay
3,763 open jobs now
Order Pickers typically earn about $3,100 more a year than Couriers.
What each one does
Courier
- Pick up, transport, and deliver medical specimens and lab materials on a scheduled route.
- Safely operate a company vehicle and obey all traffic laws.
- Load all necessary supplies needed for the daily pickups.
- Handle all specimens and lab samples in a safe and efficient manner.
- Use handheld electronic device to manage daily pickups.
- Deliver all daily picks to your branch at the end of your shift.
Summed up from 30 job postings
Order Picker
- Pick and pack customer orders accurately and on time.
- Operate industrial equipment and material handling devices safely.
- Follow written pick lists and scanner instructions accurately.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
- Lift, carry, and move boxes and merchandise repeatedly.
- Load and unload trucks and prepare orders for shipment.
Summed up from 30 job postings
Skills employers ask for
Asked for in both
- Customer Service6 in 10 Courier postings, 2 in 10 Order Picker postings
More common in Courier postings
- Driving Record5 in 10
- Sample Handling3 in 10
- HIPAA Compliance1 in 10
- Vehicle Maintenance1 in 10
- Healthcare TransportationFewer than 1 in 10
More common in Order Picker postings
- Order Picker2 in 10
- Retail Technology2 in 10
- Auditing1 in 10
- RF Scanner1 in 10
- Fulfillment Management1 in 10
- Forklift Operation1 in 10
- Plumbing1 in 10
Out of each role's current postings.
Licenses, certifications and education
Courier
- Driver's License6 in 10
- High School Diploma4 in 10
- CDL1 in 10
- GED1 in 10
Order Picker
- High School Diploma2 in 10
- Forklift Certification2 in 10
Open jobs
Courier
Medical Courier Advanced
Quest DiagnosticsPay not stated Louisville, KY, United StatesDriver's LicenseCustomer ServiceHIPAA Compliance
Order Picker
Online Store & Fulfillment Specialist
LifeWorks Wellness Center$25/hr Employer statedClearwater, FLShopifyInventory ManagementGoogle AnalyticsDigital MarketingCustomer Service +3Order Picker
Unnamed employerPay not stated Palmetto, GA, 30268Pallet JackForklift OperationMaterial HandlingOrder PickerCare Room Order Picker II
Owens & MinorPay not stated 05 Morgantown WVU DCMaterial HandlingMaterial Handling Equipment
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