Bander operator vs packaging operator

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

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

Bander operator vs packaging operator overview

	Bander Operator	Packaging Operator
Yearly salary	$34,710	$34,269
Hourly rate	$16.69	$16.48
Growth rate	-5%	-
Number of jobs	45,852	85,698
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 49%	High School Diploma, 39%
Average age	44	44
Years of experience	-	-

Bander operator vs packaging operator salary

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

	Bander Operator	Packaging Operator
Average salary	$34,710	$34,269
Salary range	Between $26,000 And $45,000	Between $27,000 And $42,000
Highest paying City	-	Grand Forks, ND
Highest paying state	-	North Dakota
Best paying company	-	Nestlé
Best paying industry	-	Manufacturing

Differences between bander operator and packaging operator education

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

	Bander Operator	Packaging Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 49%	High School Diploma, 39%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Bander operator vs packaging operator demographics

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

	Bander Operator	Packaging Operator
Average age	44	44
Gender ratio	Male, 76.5% Female, 23.5%	Male, 59.7% Female, 40.3%
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, 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 bander operator and packaging 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.

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.

Bander operator vs packaging operator skills

Common bander operator skills

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

Common packaging operator skills

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