Dry end operator vs pallet jack operator

The differences between dry end operators and pallet jack 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 pallet jack operator. Additionally, a dry end operator has an average salary of $37,169, which is higher than the $34,098 average annual salary of a pallet jack operator.

The top three skills for a dry end operator include safety rules, calipers and pallets. The most important skills for a pallet jack operator are pallets, electric pallet jack, and safety regulations.

Dry end operator vs pallet jack operator overview

	Dry End Operator	Pallet Jack Operator
Yearly salary	$37,169	$34,098
Hourly rate	$17.87	$16.39
Growth rate	7%	7%
Number of jobs	71,786	136,563
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 47%	High School Diploma, 63%
Average age	43	43
Years of experience	4	4

Dry end operator vs pallet jack operator salary

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

	Dry End Operator	Pallet Jack Operator
Average salary	$37,169	$34,098
Salary range	Between $30,000 And $45,000	Between $28,000 And $40,000
Highest paying City	-	Denver, CO
Highest paying state	-	Alaska
Best paying company	-	Cargill
Best paying industry	-	Manufacturing

Differences between dry end operator and pallet jack operator education

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

	Dry End Operator	Pallet Jack Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 47%	High School Diploma, 63%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Dry end operator vs pallet jack operator demographics

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

	Dry End Operator	Pallet Jack Operator
Average age	43	43
Gender ratio	Male, 78.5% Female, 21.5%	Male, 89.5% Female, 10.5%
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, 17.6% Unknown, 4.5% Hispanic or Latino, 20.3% Asian, 2.7% White, 54.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
LGBT Percentage	4%	4%

Differences between dry end operator and pallet jack 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.

Pallet jack operator example responsibilities.

Use automate systems and RF units to pull, put away and load customer product, in addition to managing inventory
Perform specialized production line and quality control duties in a professional production environment specializing in plastic extrusion.
Promote to pallet jack operator for re-hang area
Operate pallet jack move material through facility and perform routine maintenance on equipment
Comply with all OSHA and MSDS standards.
Comply with all OSHA and MSDS standards by reporting quality variances.

Dry end operator vs pallet jack operator skills

Common dry end operator skills

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

Common pallet jack operator skills

Pallets, 33%
Electric Pallet Jack, 23%
Safety Regulations, 6%
RF Scanner, 6%
Basic Math, 6%
Warehouse Environment, 3%

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