Hazardous materials handler vs bagger/stocker

The differences between hazardous materials handlers and bagger/stockers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a hazardous materials handler has an average salary of $32,796, which is higher than the $31,202 average annual salary of a bagger/stocker.

The top three skills for a hazardous materials handler include hazardous waste, non hazardous materials and DOT. The most important skills for a bagger/stocker are groceries, store shelves, and stock shelves.

Hazardous materials handler vs bagger/stocker overview

	Hazardous Materials Handler	Bagger/Stocker
Yearly salary	$32,796	$31,202
Hourly rate	$15.77	$15.00
Growth rate	6%	6%
Number of jobs	29,787	16,947
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 39%	High School Diploma, 55%
Average age	40	40
Years of experience	-	-

Hazardous materials handler vs bagger/stocker salary

Hazardous materials handlers and bagger/stockers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Hazardous Materials Handler	Bagger/Stocker
Average salary	$32,796	$31,202
Salary range	Between $26,000 And $40,000	Between $21,000 And $45,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
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Differences between hazardous materials handler and bagger/stocker education

There are a few differences between a hazardous materials handler and a bagger/stocker in terms of educational background:

	Hazardous Materials Handler	Bagger/Stocker
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 39%	High School Diploma, 55%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Hazardous materials handler vs bagger/stocker demographics

Here are the differences between hazardous materials handlers' and bagger/stockers' demographics:

	Hazardous Materials Handler	Bagger/Stocker
Average age	40	40
Gender ratio	Male, 88.5% Female, 11.5%	Male, 82.8% Female, 17.2%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 14.1% Unknown, 5.6% Hispanic or Latino, 19.4% Asian, 5.3% White, 54.2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.3%	Black or African American, 13.6% Unknown, 5.1% Hispanic or Latino, 17.4% Asian, 5.3% White, 57.5% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
LGBT Percentage	5%	5%

Differences between hazardous materials handler and bagger/stocker duties and responsibilities

Hazardous materials handler example responsibilities.

Manage the logistics of incoming and outgoing shipments
Assess HAZMAT training needs and ensure training for all HAZMAT representatives.
Establish and maintain procedures for receiving, handling, and shipping of HAZMAT.
Distribute production materials to designate locations on assembly lines observing the first-in-first-out (FIFO) inventory control practice.
Thrive in this fast-pace environment requiring memorization, accuracy, and stamina.

Bagger/stocker example responsibilities.

Bag groceries, overnight stock, push carts in and out of building, and assist customer with escorts to vehicle.
Ensure shelves are stocked and front, unload delivery trucks, general clean up after closing hours, and bag groceries.
Maintain restaurant and grounds cleanliness; quickly responding and resolving any unsafe/sanitary issues for the customers.
Retrieve carts from parking lot and bring them into Kroger's.

Hazardous materials handler vs bagger/stocker skills

Common hazardous materials handler skills

Hazardous Waste, 16%
Non Hazardous Materials, 16%
DOT, 16%
Safety Procedures, 13%
Hazmat, 7%
Bucket Loaders, 4%

Common bagger/stocker skills

Groceries, 43%
Store Shelves, 27%
Stock Shelves, 11%
Pallet Jack, 4%
Customer Service, 3%
Dairy Products, 3%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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