Bag machine operator vs packaging operator

The differences between bag machine operators and packaging operators 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 $34,269 average annual salary of a packaging operator.

The top three skills for a bag machine operator include GMP, hand tools and pallets. The most important skills for a packaging operator are basic math, math, and GMP.

Bag machine operator vs packaging operator overview

	Bag Machine Operator	Packaging Operator
Yearly salary	$35,374	$34,269
Hourly rate	$17.01	$16.48
Growth rate	-	-
Number of jobs	61,651	85,698
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 53%	High School Diploma, 39%
Average age	44	44
Years of experience	-	-

Bag machine operator vs packaging operator salary

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

	Bag Machine Operator	Packaging Operator
Average salary	$35,374	$34,269
Salary range	Between $28,000 And $43,000	Between $27,000 And $42,000
Highest paying City	Fairfield, CA	Grand Forks, ND
Highest paying state	Hawaii	North Dakota
Best paying company	Novolex	Nestlé
Best paying industry	Automotive	Manufacturing

Differences between bag machine operator and packaging operator education

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

	Bag Machine Operator	Packaging Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 53%	High School Diploma, 39%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Bag machine operator vs packaging operator demographics

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

	Bag Machine Operator	Packaging Operator
Average age	44	44
Gender ratio	Male, 72.1% Female, 27.9%	Male, 59.7% Female, 40.3%
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, 10.3% Unknown, 3.4% Hispanic or Latino, 19.6% Asian, 7.8% White, 57.7% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
LGBT Percentage	5%	5%

Differences between bag machine operator and packaging operator 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.

Packaging operator example responsibilities.

Manage the receipt and tracking of control substances as well as the DEA biennial inspection.
Print, inspect and fill iv bags.
Use of calipers and plug gauge for machine measuring.
Print and complete all paperwork according to DEA regulations.
Fill iv bags with solution clean very sanitary place.
Participate in basic ISO training for all hourly and salary employees.

Bag machine operator vs packaging operator skills

Common bag machine operator skills

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

Common packaging operator skills

Basic Math, 9%
Math, 8%
GMP, 8%
Quality Checks, 5%
Safety Procedures, 4%
Pallets, 4%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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