Package handler-loader vs loader/unloader

The differences between package handler-loaders and loader/unloaders can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a package handler-loader has an average salary of $32,388, which is higher than the $31,827 average annual salary of a loader/unloader.

The top three skills for a package handler-loader include safety procedures, delivery truck and load trucks. The most important skills for a loader/unloader are inventory control, electric pallet jack, and pallets.

Package handler-loader vs loader/unloader overview

	Package Handler-Loader	Loader/Unloader
Yearly salary	$32,388	$31,827
Hourly rate	$15.57	$15.30
Growth rate	6%	6%
Number of jobs	45,296	67,063
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 48%	High School Diploma, 63%
Average age	40	40
Years of experience	-	-

Package handler-loader vs loader/unloader salary

Package handler-loaders and loader/unloaders have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Package Handler-Loader	Loader/Unloader
Average salary	$32,388	$31,827
Salary range	Between $26,000 And $39,000	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 package handler-loader and loader/unloader education

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

	Package Handler-Loader	Loader/Unloader
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 48%	High School Diploma, 63%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Package handler-loader vs loader/unloader demographics

Here are the differences between package handler-loaders' and loader/unloaders' demographics:

	Package Handler-Loader	Loader/Unloader
Average age	40	40
Gender ratio	Male, 84.1% Female, 15.9%	Male, 89.7% Female, 10.3%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 13.6% Unknown, 5.1% Hispanic or Latino, 19.6% Asian, 5.4% White, 55.2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%	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 package handler-loader and loader/unloader duties and responsibilities

Package handler-loader example responsibilities.

Distribute production materials to designate locations on assembly lines observing the first-in-first-out (FIFO) inventory control practice.
Store pig bellies in the freezer.
Stack and load pig bellies on top of forklift in bags.
Maintain warehouse records in accordance with inventory accuracy and ISO certification.

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.

Package handler-loader vs loader/unloader skills

Common package handler-loader skills

Safety Procedures, 21%
Delivery Truck, 16%
Load Trucks, 12%
Pallet Jack, 7%
Truck Trailers, 6%
Conveyor Belts, 6%

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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