Dry end operator vs loader operator

The differences between dry end 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 dry end operator and a loader operator. Additionally, a dry end operator has an average salary of $37,169, which is higher than the $36,987 average annual salary of a loader operator.

The top three skills for a dry end operator include safety rules, calipers and pallets. The most important skills for a loader operator are front end loader, asphalt, and customer service.

Dry end operator vs loader operator overview

	Dry End Operator	Loader Operator
Yearly salary	$37,169	$36,987
Hourly rate	$17.87	$17.78
Growth rate	7%	7%
Number of jobs	71,786	61,980
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 47%	High School Diploma, 57%
Average age	43	43
Years of experience	4	4

Dry end operator vs loader operator salary

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

	Dry End Operator	Loader Operator
Average salary	$37,169	$36,987
Salary range	Between $30,000 And $45,000	Between $29,000 And $46,000
Highest paying City	-	Bismarck, ND
Highest paying state	-	Alaska
Best paying company	-	Dairy Farmers of America
Best paying industry	-	Construction

Differences between dry end operator and loader operator education

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

	Dry End Operator	Loader Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 47%	High School Diploma, 57%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Dry end operator vs loader operator demographics

Here are the differences between dry end operators' and loader operators' demographics:

	Dry End Operator	Loader Operator
Average age	43	43
Gender ratio	Male, 78.5% Female, 21.5%	Male, 94.1% Female, 5.9%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 15.1% Unknown, 4.4% Hispanic or Latino, 16.7% Asian, 2.7% White, 60.2% 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 dry end operator and loader operator duties and responsibilities

Dry end operator example responsibilities.

Use automate systems and RF units to pull, put away and load customer product, in addition to managing inventory
Set up and operate an extrusion machine in accordance with establish procedures and guidelines and customer requirements.
Use CMM, optical comparator, calipers, height gages, etc to check plastic components.

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.

Dry end operator vs loader operator skills

Common dry end operator skills

Safety Rules, 19%
Calipers, 15%
Pallets, 11%
Basic Math, 10%
Quality Checks, 5%
Product Quality, 4%

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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