Courier vs Warehouse Associate

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Pay

Courier

$20.00 typical, an hour

Most Couriers earn $17.11 to $21.94 an hour.

From 165 postings that list pay

731 open jobs now

Courier salaries Courier jobs

Warehouse Associate

$20.50 typical, an hour

Most Warehouse Associates earn $18.72 to $22.50 an hour.

From 3,956 postings that list pay

24,741 open jobs now

Warehouse Associate salaries Warehouse Associate jobs

Typical pay is about the same for Couriers and Warehouse Associates.

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

Warehouse Associate

  • Load and unload shipments from trucks.
  • Sort and organize products in storage areas.
  • Pick and prepare orders for customers.
  • Count and verify incoming and outgoing inventory.
  • Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
  • Use warehouse equipment like forklifts and pallet jacks.

Summed up from 30 job postings

Skills employers ask for

Courier

Asked for in both

  • Customer Service 6 in 10 postings
  • High School Diploma 4 in 10 postings

More common in Courier postings

  • Driver's License 6 in 10 postings
  • Driving Record 5 in 10 postings
  • Sample Handling 3 in 10 postings
  • CDL 1 in 10 postings
  • GED 1 in 10 postings
  • HIPAA Compliance 1 in 15 postings
  • Vehicle Maintenance 1 in 15 postings
  • Healthcare Transportation 1 in 30 postings

Warehouse Associate

Asked for in both

  • Customer Service 1 in 10 postings
  • High School Diploma 3 in 10 postings

More common in Warehouse Associate postings

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

Out of each role's current postings.

Open jobs

Courier

  • Courier - Lab AdminGeneral

    CHRISTUS Health System
    Pay not stated 1631 Hospital Drive, Santa Fe, NM, US
    Customer ServiceDriver's LicenseVehicle MaintenanceCDL
    6 hours ago
    Apply
  • Courier

    Pacelabs
    $16/hr Employer stated
    Elk Grove Village, IL Onsite
    Customer ServiceDriver's License
    9 hours ago
    Apply
  • Courier

    SSM Health
    Pay not stated Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, United States of America
    Vehicle MaintenanceDriver's LicenseInsurance
    1 day ago
    Apply

Warehouse Associate

  • Warehouse Technician

    Vanguard Fire & Security Systems
    Pay not stated Houston, Texas, United States of America
    Forklift OperationData EntryForklift CertificationMicrosoft ExcelWarehouse Management +2
    Mid level · 2+ yrs exp 2 days ago
    Apply
  • Warehouse 3

    Johns Manville
    Pay not stated Hazleton PA
    Cycle CountingForklift OperationWarehouse ManagementInventory ManagementMaterial Handling
    Entry level · 1+ yrs exp 6 hours ago
    Apply
  • Pay not stated St. Louis, MO, US
    Cycle CountingWarehouse ManagementInventory ManagementStockingShipping & Receiving +1
    6 hours ago
    Apply

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