Electric fork operator vs loader operator

The differences between electric fork 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 an electric fork operator and a loader operator. Additionally, a loader operator has an average salary of $36,987, which is higher than the $32,251 average annual salary of an electric fork operator.

The top three skills for an electric fork operator include unload materials, and . The most important skills for a loader operator are front end loader, asphalt, and customer service.

Electric fork operator vs loader operator overview

	Electric Fork Operator	Loader Operator
Yearly salary	$32,251	$36,987
Hourly rate	$15.51	$17.78
Growth rate	7%	7%
Number of jobs	41,349	61,980
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 30%	High School Diploma, 57%
Average age	43	43
Years of experience	4	4

Electric fork operator vs loader operator salary

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

	Electric Fork Operator	Loader Operator
Average salary	$32,251	$36,987
Salary range	Between $28,000 And $37,000	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 electric fork operator and loader operator education

There are a few differences between an electric fork operator and a loader operator in terms of educational background:

	Electric Fork Operator	Loader Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 30%	High School Diploma, 57%
Most common major	Supply Chain Management	Business
Most common college	-	-

Electric fork operator vs loader operator demographics

Here are the differences between electric fork operators' and loader operators' demographics:

	Electric Fork Operator	Loader Operator
Average age	43	43
Gender ratio	Male, 100.0% Female, 0.0%	Male, 94.1% Female, 5.9%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 20.3% Unknown, 4.0% Hispanic or Latino, 23.2% Asian, 1.8% White, 49.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%	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 electric fork operator and loader operator duties and responsibilities

Electric fork operator example responsibilities.

Operate heavy machinery such as bobcat equipment and also operate and pave asphalt perform demolition work.
Move inventory in support of logistics management.

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.

Electric fork operator vs loader operator skills

Common electric fork operator skills

Unload Materials, 100%

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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