Forklift Operator vs Order Picker
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Pay
Forklift Operator
$42,600 typical, a year
Most Forklift Operators earn $38,700 to $45,800 a year.
From 714 postings that list pay
6,311 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 $2,100 more a year than Forklift Operators.
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
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
- Forklift Operation8 in 10 Forklift Operator postings, 1 in 10 Order Picker postings
- RF Scanner1 in 10 Forklift Operator postings, 1 in 10 Order Picker postings
More common in Forklift Operator postings
- Pallet Jack2 in 10
- Inventory Management1 in 10
- Material Handling Equipment1 in 10
- Warehouse Management1 in 10
- Material Handling1 in 10
- Cycle Counting1 in 10
More common in Order Picker postings
- Order Picker2 in 10
- Customer Service2 in 10
- Retail Technology2 in 10
- Auditing1 in 10
- Fulfillment Management1 in 10
- Plumbing1 in 10
Out of each role's current postings.
Licenses, certifications and education
Forklift Operator
- Forklift Certification3 in 10
- High School Diploma3 in 10
Order Picker
- High School Diploma2 in 10
- Forklift Certification2 in 10
Open jobs
Forklift Operator
Forklift / Clamp Truck Operator
Unnamed employerPay not stated Brenham - Brenham, TX 77833Forklift OperationEquipment MaintenanceLoad BalancingWarehouse Management1st shift Forklift Operator/Loader Mon-Fri 7am-3:30pm
Unnamed employer$19.85/hr Employer statedPalmetto, GA, 30268Pallet JackForklift OperationForklift Operator, Dry Goods
The Wonderful CompanyPay not stated Mission, TX, United StatesRoot Cause AnalysisForklift OperationMechanical Troubleshooting
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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