Bander operator vs packager

The differences between bander operators and packagers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a bander operator has an average salary of $34,710, which is higher than the $31,506 average annual salary of a packager.

The top three skills for a bander operator include troubleshoot, production equipment and safety regulations. The most important skills for a packager are basic math, package product, and work ethic.

Bander operator vs packager overview

	Bander Operator	Packager
Yearly salary	$34,710	$31,506
Hourly rate	$16.69	$15.15
Growth rate	-5%	6%
Number of jobs	45,852	3,674
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 49%	High School Diploma, 49%
Average age	44	44
Years of experience	-	-

Bander operator vs packager salary

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

	Bander Operator	Packager
Average salary	$34,710	$31,506
Salary range	Between $26,000 And $45,000	Between $21,000 And $45,000
Highest paying City	-	Plymouth, MN
Highest paying state	-	Minnesota
Best paying company	-	McGuireWoods
Best paying industry	-	Technology

Differences between bander operator and packager education

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

	Bander Operator	Packager
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 49%	High School Diploma, 49%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Bander operator vs packager demographics

Here are the differences between bander operators' and packagers' demographics:

	Bander Operator	Packager
Average age	44	44
Gender ratio	Male, 76.5% Female, 23.5%	Male, 52.3% Female, 47.7%
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, 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 bander operator and packager 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.

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.

Bander operator vs packager skills

Common bander operator skills

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

Common packager skills

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