Cutter operator vs loader operator

The differences between cutter operators and loader 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 cutter operator and a loader operator. Additionally, a loader operator has an average salary of $36,987, which is higher than the $33,960 average annual salary of a cutter operator.

The top three skills for a cutter operator include quality checks, pallets and math. The most important skills for a loader operator are front end loader, asphalt, and customer service.

Cutter operator vs loader operator overview

	Cutter Operator	Loader Operator
Yearly salary	$33,960	$36,987
Hourly rate	$16.33	$17.78
Growth rate	7%	7%
Number of jobs	65,046	61,980
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 58%	High School Diploma, 57%
Average age	43	43
Years of experience	4	4

Cutter operator vs loader operator salary

Cutter operators and loader operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Cutter Operator	Loader Operator
Average salary	$33,960	$36,987
Salary range	Between $27,000 And $41,000	Between $29,000 And $46,000
Highest paying City	Grand Forks, ND	Bismarck, ND
Highest paying state	Alaska	Alaska
Best paying company	Schreiber Foods	Dairy Farmers of America
Best paying industry	Automotive	Construction

Differences between cutter operator and loader operator education

There are a few differences between a cutter operator and a loader operator in terms of educational background:

	Cutter Operator	Loader Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 58%	High School Diploma, 57%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Cutter operator vs loader operator demographics

Here are the differences between cutter operators' and loader operators' demographics:

	Cutter Operator	Loader Operator
Average age	43	43
Gender ratio	Male, 81.2% Female, 18.8%	Male, 94.1% Female, 5.9%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 15.6% Unknown, 4.4% Hispanic or Latino, 18.1% Asian, 2.9% White, 58.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%	Black or African American, 14.3% Unknown, 4.5% Hispanic or Latino, 18.5% Asian, 2.6% White, 59.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
LGBT Percentage	4%	4%

Differences between cutter operator and loader operator duties and responsibilities

Cutter operator example responsibilities.

Use automate systems and RF units to pull, put away and load customer product, in addition to managing inventory
Assist with other bindery operations in the department which include cutting, padding, collating, drilling and hole punching.
Perform specialized production line and quality control duties in a professional production environment specializing in plastic extrusion.
Inspect product for defects house keeping, AIB, preventive maintenance.

Loader operator example responsibilities.

Inventory control; FIFO procedures, HAZMAT certify.
Excavate midstream on load lines for repair backfill and finish
Dismantle and reassemble heavy equipment using hoists and hand tools.
Excavate and prepare trenches for plumbing and utilities to residential homes.
Operate excavator doing residential demolition and dig footings for new structures.
Utilize appropriate level of PPE for the chemical being handle or transfer.

Cutter operator vs loader operator skills

Common cutter operator skills

Quality Checks, 12%
Pallets, 11%
Math, 10%
Troubleshoot, 7%
Quality Standards, 7%
Pallet Jack, 7%

Common loader operator skills

Front End Loader, 11%
Asphalt, 9%
Customer Service, 8%
Loaders, 7%
Hand Tools, 5%
Preventative Maintenance, 4%

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