Forklift Operator vs Shipping and Receiving Clerk
Pay, skills and open jobs side by side, from current job postings across the US.
Pay
Forklift Operator
$42,600 typical, a year
Most Forklift Operators earn $38,500 to $45,800 a year.
From 928 postings that list pay
6,294 open jobs now
Shipping and Receiving Clerk
$42,600 typical, a year
Most Shipping and Receiving Clerks earn $39,500 to $47,500 a year.
From 673 postings that list pay
3,763 open jobs now
Shipping and Receiving Clerk salaries Shipping and Receiving Clerk jobs
Typical pay is about the same for Forklift Operators and Shipping and Receiving 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
Shipping and Receiving Clerk
- Receive, inspect, and process incoming shipments to ensure materials are accurate and in good condition.
- Verify shipping and receiving documentation and report discrepancies as needed.
- Enter, track, and maintain inventory and transaction data within company systems.
- Move materials safely throughout the facility using material handling equipment, including forklifts and pallet jacks.
- Organize and store products in designated warehouse or inventory locations.
- Maintain accurate inventory records and assist with cycle counts and inventory audits.
Summed up from 30 job postings
Skills employers ask for
Forklift Operator
Asked for in both
- Forklift Operation 8 in 10 postings
- High School Diploma 3 in 10 postings
- Pallet Jack 2 in 10 postings
- Inventory Management 1 in 10 postings
More common in Forklift Operator postings
- Forklift Certification 3 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
Shipping and Receiving Clerk
Asked for in both
- Forklift Operation 3 in 10 postings
- High School Diploma 4 in 10 postings
- Pallet Jack 2 in 10 postings
- Inventory Management 3 in 10 postings
More common in Shipping and Receiving Clerk postings
- Shipping & Receiving 4 in 10 postings
- Receiving 2 in 10 postings
- Shipping 2 in 10 postings
- Microsoft Office 2 in 10 postings
- Shipping Documents 1 in 10 postings
- Microsoft Excel 1 in 10 postings
Out of each role's current postings.
Open jobs
Forklift Operator
3rd Shift Forklift Driver
VarsitybrandsPay not stated TX - Grand Prairie OnsiteMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft OfficeForklift Operation
Shipping and Receiving Clerk
Grocery/Receiving Clerk
DillonsPay not stated Gahanna, OH, United States OnsiteInventory ManagementPreventive MaintenanceQuality AssuranceFood SafetyCustomer Service- $19 - $20/hr Employer statedNewark, DE, USA | New Castle, DE 19720, USA | Wilmington, DE, USA
Receiving Specialist
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Rochester$24.1 - $24.61/hr Employer statedElmira, NY OnsiteInventory ManagementForklift OperationData EntryFood SafetyWarehouse Management +2
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