Hand packager vs wrapper

The differences between hand packagers and wrappers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a wrapper has an average salary of $34,424, which is higher than the $25,301 average annual salary of a hand packager.

The top three skills for a hand packager include GMP, machine operators and sort product. The most important skills for a wrapper are bakery products, customer service, and pallets.

Hand packager vs wrapper overview

	Hand Packager	Wrapper
Yearly salary	$25,301	$34,424
Hourly rate	$12.16	$16.55
Growth rate	6%	6%
Number of jobs	19,240	1,173
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 57%	High School Diploma, 51%
Average age	40	40
Years of experience	-	-

Hand packager vs wrapper salary

Hand packagers and wrappers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Hand Packager	Wrapper
Average salary	$25,301	$34,424
Salary range	Between $18,000 And $33,000	Between $29,000 And $39,000
Highest paying City	Hudson, NY	Coon Rapids, MN
Highest paying state	Vermont	Maryland
Best paying company	ManpowerGroup	Costco Wholesale
Best paying industry	Transportation	Construction

Differences between hand packager and wrapper education

There are a few differences between a hand packager and a wrapper in terms of educational background:

	Hand Packager	Wrapper
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 57%	High School Diploma, 51%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Hand packager vs wrapper demographics

Here are the differences between hand packagers' and wrappers' demographics:

	Hand Packager	Wrapper
Average age	40	40
Gender ratio	Male, 45.3% Female, 54.7%	Male, 52.7% Female, 47.3%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 13.0% Unknown, 3.7% Hispanic or Latino, 20.4% Asian, 7.8% White, 54.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%	Black or African American, 13.0% Unknown, 3.7% Hispanic or Latino, 20.4% Asian, 7.8% White, 54.5% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
LGBT Percentage	7%	7%

Differences between hand packager and wrapper duties and responsibilities

Hand packager example responsibilities.

Create, customize, automate software installation of applications using WiseStudio / InstallShield by VMware.
Fill and package chemical disinfectants in an FDA regulate production facility.
Perform basic shop math using various measuring device to ensure orders are processed to customers specification.
Forecast manpower requirements base on daily workload and company targets.

Wrapper example responsibilities.

Take groceries out to customer s vehicle.
Require to climb and work from 40' ladders.
Use knives and operate cubers, slicers and scales.
Cashier and stocking shelves with groceries and meat products.
Wash dishes and do the heavy cleaning when necessary.
Meet the high expectations and goals Costco has in place.

Hand packager vs wrapper skills

Common hand packager skills

GMP, 33%
Machine Operators, 11%
Sort Product, 10%
Assembly Line, 8%
Quality Checks, 8%
Customer Orders, 5%

Common wrapper skills

Bakery Products, 77%
Customer Service, 6%
Pallets, 5%
Customer Orders, 3%
Sales Floor, 2%
Food Handling, 1%