Munitions handler vs loader/unloader

The differences between munitions handlers and loader/unloaders can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a munitions handler has an average salary of $36,205, which is higher than the $31,827 average annual salary of a loader/unloader.

The top three skills for a munitions handler include safety standards, hoists and hazardous materials. The most important skills for a loader/unloader are inventory control, electric pallet jack, and pallets.

Munitions handler vs loader/unloader overview

	Munitions Handler	Loader/Unloader
Yearly salary	$36,205	$31,827
Hourly rate	$17.41	$15.30
Growth rate	6%	6%
Number of jobs	25,954	67,063
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 52%	High School Diploma, 63%
Average age	40	40
Years of experience	-	-

Munitions handler vs loader/unloader salary

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

	Munitions Handler	Loader/Unloader
Average salary	$36,205	$31,827
Salary range	Between $29,000 And $44,000	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 munitions handler and loader/unloader education

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

	Munitions Handler	Loader/Unloader
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 52%	High School Diploma, 63%
Most common major	General Studies	Business
Most common college	-	-

Munitions handler vs loader/unloader demographics

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

	Munitions Handler	Loader/Unloader
Average age	40	40
Gender ratio	Male, 77.9% Female, 22.1%	Male, 89.7% Female, 10.3%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 11.5% Unknown, 5.4% Hispanic or Latino, 22.5% Asian, 5.0% White, 54.3% 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 munitions handler and loader/unloader duties and responsibilities

Munitions handler example responsibilities.

Manage the logistics of incoming and outgoing shipments
Operate ACAMS (gas chromatographs) to verify munitions, containers, and waste are agent-free.
Operate ACAMS and (gas chromatographs) to verify munitions, containers, and waste are agent free.
Band demilitarize rounds to pallets while wearing the proper PPE.
Operate material handling equipment, i.e., electric vehicles, forklifts, pallet trucks, and cranes.
Perform toxic area entries in various levels of PPE.

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.

Munitions handler vs loader/unloader skills

Common munitions handler skills

Safety Standards, 18%
Hoists, 11%
Hazardous Materials, 10%
MHE, 9%
Cranes, 8%
Pallets, 8%

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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