Bander operator vs packaging technician

The differences between bander operators and packaging technicians can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a packaging technician has an average salary of $35,973, 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 packaging technician are basic math, GMP, and math.

Bander operator vs packaging technician overview

	Bander Operator	Packaging Technician
Yearly salary	$34,710	$35,973
Hourly rate	$16.69	$17.29
Growth rate	-5%	3%
Number of jobs	45,852	64,859
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 49%	Bachelor's Degree, 31%
Average age	44	44
Years of experience	-	-

Bander operator vs packaging technician salary

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

	Bander Operator	Packaging Technician
Average salary	$34,710	$35,973
Salary range	Between $26,000 And $45,000	Between $28,000 And $44,000
Highest paying City	-	Moorhead, MN
Highest paying state	-	Minnesota
Best paying company	-	Dairy Farmers of America
Best paying industry	-	Pharmaceutical

Differences between bander operator and packaging technician education

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

	Bander Operator	Packaging Technician
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 49%	Bachelor's Degree, 31%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Bander operator vs packaging technician demographics

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

	Bander Operator	Packaging Technician
Average age	44	44
Gender ratio	Male, 76.5% Female, 23.5%	Male, 62.9% Female, 37.1%
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, 15.5% Asian, 8.4% White, 59.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
LGBT Percentage	5%	5%

Differences between bander operator and packaging technician 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 technician example responsibilities.

Perform machining, including but not limit to components using mills, lathes and surface grinders to accomplish repairs.
Complete accurate and timely documentation to comply with FDA and GMP regulations
Operate equipment in compliance with company and OSHA standards.
Team member of various over-the-counter lines to prepare package from pill form to truck-ready, with respect to FDA requirements.
Package pharmaceuticals, maintain a sterile environment and ensure OSHA standards, work in the clean room and freezer areas.
Conduct maintenance to material grinders.

Bander operator vs packaging technician skills

Common bander operator skills

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

Common packaging technician skills

Basic Math, 8%
GMP, 7%
Math, 7%
Preventative Maintenance, 5%
Hand Tools, 5%
Data Entry, 5%