Glass handler vs loader/unloader

The differences between glass handlers and loader/unloaders can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a glass handler has an average salary of $34,470, which is higher than the $31,827 average annual salary of a loader/unloader.

The top three skills for a glass handler include tape measure, glass windows and assembly line. The most important skills for a loader/unloader are inventory control, electric pallet jack, and pallets.

Glass handler vs loader/unloader overview

	Glass Handler	Loader/Unloader
Yearly salary	$34,470	$31,827
Hourly rate	$16.57	$15.30
Growth rate	6%	6%
Number of jobs	26,864	67,063
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 57%	High School Diploma, 63%
Average age	40	40
Years of experience	-	-

Glass handler vs loader/unloader salary

Glass handlers and loader/unloaders have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Glass Handler	Loader/Unloader
Average salary	$34,470	$31,827
Salary range	Between $28,000 And $41,000	Between $26,000 And $38,000
Highest paying City	-	Tacoma, WA
Highest paying state	-	Minnesota
Best paying company	-	Bunge
Best paying industry	-	Transportation

Differences between glass handler and loader/unloader education

There are a few differences between a glass handler and a loader/unloader in terms of educational background:

	Glass Handler	Loader/Unloader
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 57%	High School Diploma, 63%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Glass handler vs loader/unloader demographics

Here are the differences between glass handlers' and loader/unloaders' demographics:

	Glass Handler	Loader/Unloader
Average age	40	40
Gender ratio	Male, 89.4% Female, 10.6%	Male, 89.7% Female, 10.3%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 12.6% Unknown, 5.4% Hispanic or Latino, 21.9% Asian, 5.2% White, 53.7% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%	Black or African American, 14.9% Unknown, 5.2% Hispanic or Latino, 19.8% Asian, 5.5% White, 53.5% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
LGBT Percentage	5%	5%

Differences between glass handler and loader/unloader duties and responsibilities

Glass handler example responsibilities.

Hand out paperwork to both ends for each schedule to be run.
Ensure all assign freight packages are sorted and appropriately distribute throughout the hub distribution center within applicable deadlines.
Assist in de-icing procedures during cold weather.

Loader/unloader example responsibilities.

Check boxes for leaks or damages so they can be send to back to QA.
Provide QA and material damage reports.
Position also require the use of RF equipment.
Load shingles on roof tops during the summer time.
Roof LoaderLoading shingles and unloading other roofing materials onto roofs.
Stock groceries and freight, unload trucks, condition aisles.

Glass handler vs loader/unloader skills

Common glass handler skills

Tape Measure, 72%
Glass Windows, 14%
Assembly Line, 5%
Delivery Vehicle, 4%
RAN, 4%
Production Lines, 2%

Common loader/unloader skills

Inventory Control, 27%
Electric Pallet Jack, 16%
Pallets, 13%
Tractor Trailer, 10%
Safety Procedures, 6%
Delivery Truck, 3%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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