Kiln operator vs forklift operator

The differences between kiln operators and forklift operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a forklift operator has an average salary of $34,213, which is higher than the $33,268 average annual salary of a kiln operator.

The top three skills for a kiln operator include safety standards, safety procedures and rail cars. The most important skills for a forklift operator are pallets, basic math, and electric pallet jack.

Kiln operator vs forklift operator overview

	Kiln Operator	Forklift Operator
Yearly salary	$33,268	$34,213
Hourly rate	$15.99	$16.45
Growth rate	7%	7%
Number of jobs	47,809	213,020
Job satisfaction	-	5
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 49%	High School Diploma, 59%
Average age	45	43
Years of experience	-	4

Kiln operator vs forklift operator salary

Kiln operators and forklift operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Kiln Operator	Forklift Operator
Average salary	$33,268	$34,213
Salary range	Between $26,000 And $41,000	Between $27,000 And $42,000
Highest paying City	Hillsboro, OR	Minneapolis, MN
Highest paying state	North Dakota	North Dakota
Best paying company	Rosboro	DeWitt LLP Law Firm
Best paying industry	Construction	Automotive

Differences between kiln operator and forklift operator education

There are a few differences between a kiln operator and a forklift operator in terms of educational background:

	Kiln Operator	Forklift Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 49%	High School Diploma, 59%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Kiln operator vs forklift operator demographics

Here are the differences between kiln operators' and forklift operators' demographics:

	Kiln Operator	Forklift Operator
Average age	45	43
Gender ratio	Male, 90.8% Female, 9.2%	Male, 92.0% Female, 8.0%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 7.0% Unknown, 8.4% Hispanic or Latino, 14.2% Asian, 5.3% White, 63.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.6%	Black or African American, 16.5% Unknown, 4.4% Hispanic or Latino, 19.9% Asian, 2.5% White, 55.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
LGBT Percentage	10%	4%

Differences between kiln operator and forklift operator duties and responsibilities

Kiln operator example responsibilities.

Manage and buy lumber, run the kilns and boughtlumber from all hardwood producing areas.
Develop a new and up to date HAZWASTE program for the site
Close tunnel doors and start blowers and heaters to regulate humidity and temperature within tunnel.
Transport materials and products to and from work areas, manually or using carts, pallet jacks or hoists.
Set up and operate an extrusion machine in accordance with establish procedures and guidelines and customer requirements.
Operate spray dryer to make powder and send parts for pressing.

Forklift operator example responsibilities.

Use automate systems and RF units to pull, put away and load customer product, in addition to managing inventory
Position forks under, over, or around load pallets, boxes, products, and transports load to designate area.
Transport raw materials to storage or point of production base on FIFO.
Remove press parts from line and place into WIP locations by FIFO.
Perform safety checks on machines; and troubleshoot problems during machine operation.
Start working as an order selector picking orders and wrapping for shipment.

Kiln operator vs forklift operator skills

Common kiln operator skills

Safety Standards, 22%
Safety Procedures, 15%
Rail Cars, 13%
Production Equipment, 7%
RAN, 5%
Moisture Content, 5%

Common forklift operator skills

Pallets, 18%
Basic Math, 6%
Electric Pallet Jack, 5%
OSHA, 5%
Safety Procedures, 5%
Load Trucks, 4%