Lining machine operator vs pack machine operator

The differences between lining machine operators and pack machine operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a lining machine operator has an average salary of $36,213, which is higher than the $35,157 average annual salary of a pack machine operator.

The top three skills for a lining machine operator include safety procedures, quality checks and assembly line. The most important skills for a pack machine operator are basic math, defective products, and team-oriented environment.

Lining machine operator vs pack machine operator overview

	Lining Machine Operator	Pack Machine Operator
Yearly salary	$36,213	$35,157
Hourly rate	$17.41	$16.90
Growth rate	-6%	7%
Number of jobs	87,609	68,876
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 53%	High School Diploma, 54%
Average age	44	44
Years of experience	-	-

Lining machine operator vs pack machine operator salary

Lining machine operators and pack machine operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Lining Machine Operator	Pack Machine Operator
Average salary	$36,213	$35,157
Salary range	Between $29,000 And $44,000	Between $28,000 And $43,000
Highest paying City	Lakeville, MN	Minneapolis, MN
Highest paying state	Kansas	North Dakota
Best paying company	PepsiCo	Reser's Fine Foods
Best paying industry	Automotive	Manufacturing

Differences between lining machine operator and pack machine operator education

There are a few differences between a lining machine operator and a pack machine operator in terms of educational background:

	Lining Machine Operator	Pack Machine Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 53%	High School Diploma, 54%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Lining machine operator vs pack machine operator demographics

Here are the differences between lining machine operators' and pack machine operators' demographics:

	Lining Machine Operator	Pack Machine Operator
Average age	44	44
Gender ratio	Male, 63.6% Female, 36.4%	Male, 53.6% Female, 46.4%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 11.9% Unknown, 3.4% Hispanic or Latino, 15.2% Asian, 7.3% White, 60.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%	Black or African American, 12.2% Unknown, 3.4% Hispanic or Latino, 16.3% Asian, 7.4% White, 59.5% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
LGBT Percentage	5%	5%

Differences between lining machine operator and pack machine operator duties and responsibilities

Lining machine operator example responsibilities.

Experience with standards of daily operations (OSHA requirement on minimum/maximum practices, /ISO, GMP, PPE and MSDS).
Remove parts for cleaning using right PPE.
Lift workpieces to machines manually, using hoists.
Record GMP and safety information per shift for team log.
Operate extrusion line and supervise all elements of the production operation.
Test finish product by weighing, gauging and measuring according to company QA process standards.

Pack machine operator example responsibilities.

Insure that products pass inspection according to FDA contracts.
Perform CIP procedures on machinery when changing yogurt brands.
Maintain and operate machine and equipment quality control FDA approval identify good or bad parts
Observe quality of finish parts to prevent oversight by packer/inspector & prevent QA direction to rework/reinspect.
Perform QA checks, rework when need, cleaning, and transporting cages to the cooler.
Review other inspectors GMP forms; verify calibration and functionality of GMP instrumentation perform in-process tests and product audits.

Lining machine operator vs pack machine operator skills

Common lining machine operator skills

Safety Procedures, 13%
Quality Checks, 12%
Assembly Line, 12%
Basic Math, 10%
Product Quality, 6%
Machine Operation, 5%

Common pack machine operator skills

Basic Math, 12%
Defective Products, 8%
Team-Oriented Environment, 7%
Quality Checks, 7%
Safety Procedures, 6%
Math, 6%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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