Bander operator vs packaging associate

The differences between bander operators and packaging associates 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 $31,519 average annual salary of a packaging associate.

The top three skills for a bander operator include troubleshoot, production equipment and safety regulations. The most important skills for a packaging associate are pallets, defective products, and basic math.

Bander operator vs packaging associate overview

	Bander Operator	Packaging Associate
Yearly salary	$34,710	$31,519
Hourly rate	$16.69	$15.15
Growth rate	-5%	-3%
Number of jobs	45,852	40,179
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 49%	High School Diploma, 34%
Average age	44	44
Years of experience	-	-

Bander operator vs packaging associate salary

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

	Bander Operator	Packaging Associate
Average salary	$34,710	$31,519
Salary range	Between $26,000 And $45,000	Between $25,000 And $39,000
Highest paying City	-	Seattle, WA
Highest paying state	-	Washington
Best paying company	-	PepsiCo
Best paying industry	-	Pharmaceutical

Differences between bander operator and packaging associate education

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

	Bander Operator	Packaging Associate
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 49%	High School Diploma, 34%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Bander operator vs packaging associate demographics

Here are the differences between bander operators' and packaging associates' demographics:

	Bander Operator	Packaging Associate
Average age	44	44
Gender ratio	Male, 76.5% Female, 23.5%	Male, 57.9% Female, 42.1%
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, 15.2% Asian, 7.9% White, 60.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
LGBT Percentage	5%	5%

Differences between bander operator and packaging associate 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.

Packaging associate example responsibilities.

Manage the receipt and tracking of control substances as well as the DEA biennial inspection.
Assemble sterile syringes for shipping.
Collect required samples for QA testing.
Pack customers' groceries in a neat and orderly fashion.
Train many employees on various lines adhering to FDA /DEA prodigal.
Assist with cleaning and servicing operations in a DEA and FDA regulate.

Bander operator vs packaging associate skills

Common bander operator skills

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

Common packaging associate skills

Pallets, 8%
Defective Products, 7%
Basic Math, 6%
Safety Standards, 6%
Quality Issues, 5%
Quality Products, 5%