Forklift Operator vs Grocery Clerk

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Pay

Forklift Operator

$20.50 typical, an hour

Most Forklift Operators earn $18.50 to $22.00 an hour.

From 922 postings that list pay

6,193 open jobs now

Forklift Operator salaries Forklift Operator jobs

Grocery Clerk

$20.50 typical, an hour

Most Grocery Clerks earn $18.35 to $21.50 an hour.

From 894 postings that list pay

7,175 open jobs now

Grocery Clerk salaries Grocery Clerk jobs

Typical pay is about the same for Forklift Operators and Grocery Clerks.

What each one does

Forklift Operator

  • Unload inbound shipments and move products to appropriate locations.
  • Load and unload trucks, trailers, and containers safely and efficiently.
  • Stack and store products in designated areas using a forklift.
  • Pull and prepare products for shipment by ensuring the exact number and type is loaded.
  • Operate all equipment in a safe and efficient manner following warehouse safety standards.
  • Perform accurate inventory handling and documentation as required.

Summed up from 30 job postings

Grocery Clerk

  • Stock shelves with grocery products and merchandise.
  • Unload trucks and sort products for stocking.
  • Rotate products to ensure older items sell first.
  • Clean spills and trash from store floors.
  • Greet customers and answer questions about products.
  • Remove damaged or expired items from shelves.

Summed up from 27 job postings

Skills employers ask for

Forklift Operator

Asked for in both

  • High School Diploma 3 in 10 postings

More common in Forklift Operator postings

  • Forklift Operation 8 in 10 postings
  • Forklift Certification 3 in 10 postings
  • Pallet Jack 3 in 10 postings
  • Inventory Management 1 in 10 postings
  • Material Handling Equipment 1 in 10 postings
  • Warehouse Management 1 in 10 postings
  • RF Scanner 1 in 10 postings
  • Material Handling 1 in 10 postings
  • Cycle Counting 1 in 10 postings

Grocery Clerk

Asked for in both

  • High School Diploma 1 in 15 postings

More common in Grocery Clerk postings

  • Customer Service 6 in 10 postings
  • Preventive Maintenance 4 in 10 postings
  • Food Safety 3 in 10 postings
  • Stocking 3 in 10 postings
  • Mathematics 2 in 10 postings
  • Quality Standards 2 in 10 postings
  • Labeling 1 in 10 postings
  • Stocking Shelves 1 in 10 postings
  • Fraud 1 in 10 postings

Out of each role's current postings.

Open jobs

Forklift Operator

Grocery Clerk

  • Grocery Clerk

    Pay Less
    Pay not stated Sandusky, OH, United States Onsite
    Customer ServicePreventive MaintenanceQuality AssuranceFood SafetyProduct Quality
    1 day ago
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  • Pay not stated Las Vegas, NV, United States
    Customer ServiceStocking
    1 day ago
    Apply
  • Grocery Clerk

    Pay Less
    Pay not stated Salt Lake City, UT, United States Onsite
    Customer ServicePreventive MaintenanceQuality AssuranceFood SafetyProduct Quality
    1 day ago
    Apply

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