Cellar worker vs package handler

The differences between cellar workers and package handlers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a package handler has an average salary of $32,785, which is higher than the $25,563 average annual salary of a cellar worker.

The top three skills for a cellar worker include wine, harvest and basic math. The most important skills for a package handler are warehouse environment, load trailers, and delivery truck.

Cellar worker vs package handler overview

	Cellar Worker	Package Handler
Yearly salary	$25,563	$32,785
Hourly rate	$12.29	$15.76
Growth rate	6%	6%
Number of jobs	22,356	93,831
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 38%	High School Diploma, 49%
Average age	40	40
Years of experience	-	-

Cellar worker vs package handler salary

Cellar workers and package handlers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Cellar Worker	Package Handler
Average salary	$25,563	$32,785
Salary range	Between $14,000 And $45,000	Between $26,000 And $41,000
Highest paying City	Chicago, IL	Saint Paul, MN
Highest paying state	Vermont	Minnesota
Best paying company	Vintage Wine Estates	ALDI USA
Best paying industry	Hospitality	Retail

Differences between cellar worker and package handler education

There are a few differences between a cellar worker and a package handler in terms of educational background:

	Cellar Worker	Package Handler
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 38%	High School Diploma, 49%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Cellar worker vs package handler demographics

Here are the differences between cellar workers' and package handlers' demographics:

	Cellar Worker	Package Handler
Average age	40	40
Gender ratio	Male, 89.2% Female, 10.8%	Male, 74.4% Female, 25.6%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 13.4% Unknown, 5.3% Hispanic or Latino, 31.8% Asian, 4.4% White, 43.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%	Black or African American, 13.7% Unknown, 5.3% Hispanic or Latino, 18.4% Asian, 5.6% White, 55.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
LGBT Percentage	5%	5%

Differences between cellar worker and package handler duties and responsibilities

Cellar worker example responsibilities.

Apply GMP's to each task assign to ensure high quality standards.
Scan (RF) materials into inventory ..
Complete understanding of barrel operations, racking, filling and topping.
Shift lead in the white support team assign by winemaker Bruce weeks.
Maintain documentation of procedures done to tanks, perform minor lab work, ensure integrity of wine according to health standards.
Assist and direct temporary cellar workers during harvest.

Package handler example responsibilities.

Attach slings, ropes, or cables to objects such as pipes, hoses, or bundles.
Read GPS maps for your driving directions.
Operate sit down forklift for loading, unloading and running material.
License to operate MHE (forklifts, tractors, etc . )
Load grind and air shipments onto designate trailers using sit down forklift.
Conduct post inspections to ensure guard force personnel proficiency and level of alertness.

Cellar worker vs package handler skills

Common cellar worker skills

Wine, 48%
Harvest, 28%
Basic Math, 6%
Chemical Additions, 5%
Cellar Operations, 3%
Safety Procedures, 3%

Common package handler skills

Warehouse Environment, 25%
Load Trailers, 10%
Delivery Truck, 9%
Safety Procedures, 9%
Load Packages, 8%
Load Trucks, 7%

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