Bander operator vs pack machine operator

The differences between bander operators and pack machine operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a pack machine operator has an average salary of $35,157, which is higher than the $34,710 average annual salary of a bander operator.

The top three skills for a bander operator include troubleshoot, production equipment and safety regulations. The most important skills for a pack machine operator are basic math, defective products, and team-oriented environment.

Bander operator vs pack machine operator overview

	Bander Operator	Pack Machine Operator
Yearly salary	$34,710	$35,157
Hourly rate	$16.69	$16.90
Growth rate	-5%	7%
Number of jobs	45,852	68,876
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 49%	High School Diploma, 54%
Average age	44	44
Years of experience	-	-

Bander operator vs pack machine operator salary

Bander operators and pack machine operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Bander Operator	Pack Machine Operator
Average salary	$34,710	$35,157
Salary range	Between $26,000 And $45,000	Between $28,000 And $43,000
Highest paying City	-	Minneapolis, MN
Highest paying state	-	North Dakota
Best paying company	-	Reser's Fine Foods
Best paying industry	-	Manufacturing

Differences between bander operator and pack machine operator education

There are a few differences between a bander operator and a pack machine operator in terms of educational background:

	Bander Operator	Pack Machine Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 49%	High School Diploma, 54%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Bander operator vs pack machine operator demographics

Here are the differences between bander operators' and pack machine operators' demographics:

	Bander Operator	Pack Machine Operator
Average age	44	44
Gender ratio	Male, 76.5% Female, 23.5%	Male, 53.6% Female, 46.4%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 11.9% Unknown, 3.4% Hispanic or Latino, 15.3% Asian, 7.2% White, 61.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%	Black or African American, 12.2% Unknown, 3.4% Hispanic or Latino, 16.3% Asian, 7.4% White, 59.5% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
LGBT Percentage	5%	5%

Differences between bander operator and pack machine operator duties and responsibilities

Bander operator example responsibilities.

Use automate systems and RF units to pull, put away and load customer product, in addition to managing inventory
Record statistics on ISO documentation, and coordinate with machine technicians and electrical technicians to keep machines operating at maximum efficiency.
Perform repair and preventive maintenance on machinery including cleaning, oiling and adjusting.

Pack machine operator example responsibilities.

Insure that products pass inspection according to FDA contracts.
Perform CIP procedures on machinery when changing yogurt brands.
Maintain and operate machine and equipment quality control FDA approval identify good or bad parts
Observe quality of finish parts to prevent oversight by packer/inspector & prevent QA direction to rework/reinspect.
Perform QA checks, rework when need, cleaning, and transporting cages to the cooler.
Review other inspectors GMP forms; verify calibration and functionality of GMP instrumentation perform in-process tests and product audits.

Bander operator vs pack machine operator skills

Common bander operator skills

Troubleshoot, 23%
Production Equipment, 14%
Safety Regulations, 13%
Calipers, 13%
Safety Rules, 13%
CNC, 6%

Common pack machine operator skills

Basic Math, 12%
Defective Products, 8%
Team-Oriented Environment, 7%
Quality Checks, 7%
Safety Procedures, 6%
Math, 6%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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