Munitions handler vs package handler

The differences between munitions handlers and package handlers 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 $32,785 average annual salary of a package handler.

The top three skills for a munitions handler include safety standards, hoists and hazardous materials. The most important skills for a package handler are warehouse environment, load trailers, and delivery truck.

Munitions handler vs package handler overview

	Munitions Handler	Package Handler
Yearly salary	$36,205	$32,785
Hourly rate	$17.41	$15.76
Growth rate	6%	6%
Number of jobs	25,954	93,831
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 52%	High School Diploma, 49%
Average age	40	40
Years of experience	-	-

Munitions handler vs package handler salary

Munitions handlers and package handlers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Munitions Handler	Package Handler
Average salary	$36,205	$32,785
Salary range	Between $29,000 And $44,000	Between $26,000 And $41,000
Highest paying City	-	Saint Paul, MN
Highest paying state	-	Minnesota
Best paying company	-	ALDI USA
Best paying industry	-	Retail

Differences between munitions handler and package handler education

There are a few differences between a munitions handler and a package handler in terms of educational background:

	Munitions Handler	Package Handler
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 52%	High School Diploma, 49%
Most common major	General Studies	Business
Most common college	-	-

Munitions handler vs package handler demographics

Here are the differences between munitions handlers' and package handlers' demographics:

	Munitions Handler	Package Handler
Average age	40	40
Gender ratio	Male, 77.9% Female, 22.1%	Male, 74.4% Female, 25.6%
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, 13.7% Unknown, 5.3% Hispanic or Latino, 18.4% Asian, 5.6% White, 55.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
LGBT Percentage	5%	5%

Differences between munitions handler and package handler 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.

Package handler example responsibilities.

Attach slings, ropes, or cables to objects such as pipes, hoses, or bundles.
Read GPS maps for your driving directions.
Operate sit down forklift for loading, unloading and running material.
License to operate MHE (forklifts, tractors, etc . )
Load grind and air shipments onto designate trailers using sit down forklift.
Conduct post inspections to ensure guard force personnel proficiency and level of alertness.

Munitions handler vs package handler skills

Common munitions handler skills

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

Common package handler skills

Warehouse Environment, 25%
Load Trailers, 10%
Delivery Truck, 9%
Safety Procedures, 9%
Load Packages, 8%
Load Trucks, 7%

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