Bag machine operator vs packager

The differences between bag machine operators and packagers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a bag machine operator has an average salary of $35,374, which is higher than the $31,506 average annual salary of a packager.

The top three skills for a bag machine operator include GMP, hand tools and pallets. The most important skills for a packager are basic math, package product, and work ethic.

Bag machine operator vs packager overview

	Bag Machine Operator	Packager
Yearly salary	$35,374	$31,506
Hourly rate	$17.01	$15.15
Growth rate	-	6%
Number of jobs	61,651	3,674
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 53%	High School Diploma, 49%
Average age	44	44
Years of experience	-	-

Bag machine operator vs packager salary

Bag machine operators and packagers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Bag Machine Operator	Packager
Average salary	$35,374	$31,506
Salary range	Between $28,000 And $43,000	Between $21,000 And $45,000
Highest paying City	Fairfield, CA	Plymouth, MN
Highest paying state	Hawaii	Minnesota
Best paying company	Novolex	McGuireWoods
Best paying industry	Automotive	Technology

Differences between bag machine operator and packager education

There are a few differences between a bag machine operator and a packager in terms of educational background:

	Bag Machine Operator	Packager
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 53%	High School Diploma, 49%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Bag machine operator vs packager demographics

Here are the differences between bag machine operators' and packagers' demographics:

	Bag Machine Operator	Packager
Average age	44	44
Gender ratio	Male, 72.1% Female, 27.9%	Male, 52.3% Female, 47.7%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 12.0% Unknown, 3.4% Hispanic or Latino, 15.5% Asian, 7.3% White, 60.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%	Black or African American, 11.9% Unknown, 3.4% Hispanic or Latino, 15.3% Asian, 7.5% White, 60.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
LGBT Percentage	5%	5%

Differences between bag machine operator and packager duties and responsibilities

Bag machine operator example responsibilities.

Ensure GMP's and safe food handling practices are followed in conjunction with management.
Control & troubleshoot automate extrusion line adjusting speed & feed, monitoring temperature, & finish material specification per customers order.
Box bags and place on pallet according to work order ticket.
Complete paperwork which includes downtime, machine log, pallet records and work flexible hours to meet production needs.
Record statistics on ISO documentation, and coordinate with machine technicians and electrical technicians to keep machines operating at maximum efficiency.

Packager example responsibilities.

Create PowerShell scripts to manage installations.
Create, customize, automate software installation of applications using WiseStudio / InstallShield by VMware.
Comply with applicable FDA, OSHA and Abbott/Ross regulations, policies, procedures or guidelines.
Experience on MSI, MST (transforms), MSM (merge modules), MSP (patches).
Assemble kits.vials, and syringes.
Train on OSHA quality control/food safety.

Bag machine operator vs packager skills

Common bag machine operator skills

GMP, 35%
Hand Tools, 26%
Pallets, 17%
Bag Line, 4%
ISO, 4%
RAN, 3%

Common packager skills

Basic Math, 11%
Package Product, 10%
Work Ethic, 10%
Pallets, 9%
Math, 8%
Defective Products, 7%