Clamp operator vs cherry picker operator

The differences between clamp operators and cherry picker operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 2-4 years to become both a clamp operator and a cherry picker operator. Additionally, a cherry picker operator has an average salary of $33,956, which is higher than the $32,832 average annual salary of a clamp operator.

The top three skills for a clamp operator include pallets, OSHA and clamp truck. The most important skills for a cherry picker operator are cherry-picker, pallets, and rf scanner.

Clamp operator vs cherry picker operator overview

	Clamp Operator	Cherry Picker Operator
Yearly salary	$32,832	$33,956
Hourly rate	$15.78	$16.32
Growth rate	7%	7%
Number of jobs	91,015	105,023
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 59%	High School Diploma, 62%
Average age	43	43
Years of experience	4	4

Clamp operator vs cherry picker operator salary

Clamp operators and cherry picker operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Clamp Operator	Cherry Picker Operator
Average salary	$32,832	$33,956
Salary range	Between $27,000 And $39,000	Between $27,000 And $41,000
Highest paying City	Aurora, CO	Eagan, MN
Highest paying state	Colorado	Hawaii
Best paying company	American Woodmark	United Natural Foods
Best paying industry	Manufacturing	Automotive

Differences between clamp operator and cherry picker operator education

There are a few differences between a clamp operator and a cherry picker operator in terms of educational background:

	Clamp Operator	Cherry Picker Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 59%	High School Diploma, 62%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Clamp operator vs cherry picker operator demographics

Here are the differences between clamp operators' and cherry picker operators' demographics:

	Clamp Operator	Cherry Picker Operator
Average age	43	43
Gender ratio	Male, 91.6% Female, 8.4%	Male, 76.5% Female, 23.5%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 18.0% Unknown, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, 22.2% Asian, 2.4% White, 52.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%	Black or African American, 16.3% Unknown, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, 20.6% Asian, 2.4% White, 55.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
LGBT Percentage	4%	4%

Differences between clamp operator and cherry picker operator duties and responsibilities

Clamp operator example responsibilities.

Utilize and familiar with the WMS computer system.
Operate machines and equipment and troubleshoot any problems that may arise.
Load and unload delivery vehicles and assemble items onto pallets, warehouse trucks, racks, and shelves.
Transport pallets containing various products throughout the storage facility and ensure products are stacked in the correct bay.
Perform specialized production line and quality control duties in a professional production environment specializing in plastic extrusion.
Perform specialized production line and quality control duties in a professional production environment specializing in plastic extrusion.

Cherry picker operator example responsibilities.

Order selector, replenish, loader
Pick parts using scan handgunHelp QC pack parts into box
Order selector fork lift operator shipping and receiving whole sale foods
Collect and deliver pallets of inventory to other stations.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation as is required by organization and OSHA.
Pick inventory on floor level using a walkie.

Clamp operator vs cherry picker operator skills

Common clamp operator skills

Pallets, 24%
OSHA, 8%
Clamp Truck, 7%
Assembly Line, 7%
Safety Guidelines, 6%
RF Scanner, 5%

Common cherry picker operator skills

Cherry-Picker, 36%
Pallets, 11%
RF Scanner, 10%
Electric Pallet Jack, 6%
Cherry Pickers, 6%
Work Ethic, 5%

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