Package handler-loader vs material handler

The differences between package handler-loaders and material handlers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a material handler has an average salary of $33,215, which is higher than the $32,388 average annual salary of a package handler-loader.

The top three skills for a package handler-loader include safety procedures, delivery truck and load trucks. The most important skills for a material handler are pallets, basic math, and forklifts.

Package handler-loader vs material handler overview

	Package Handler-Loader	Material Handler
Yearly salary	$32,388	$33,215
Hourly rate	$15.57	$15.97
Growth rate	6%	6%
Number of jobs	45,296	174,068
Job satisfaction	-	5
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 48%	High School Diploma, 51%
Average age	40	40
Years of experience	-	-

Package handler-loader vs material handler salary

Package handler-loaders and material handlers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Package Handler-Loader	Material Handler
Average salary	$32,388	$33,215
Salary range	Between $26,000 And $39,000	Between $26,000 And $41,000
Highest paying City	-	Minneapolis, MN
Highest paying state	-	Minnesota
Best paying company	-	Battelle
Best paying industry	-	Automotive

Differences between package handler-loader and material handler education

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

	Package Handler-Loader	Material Handler
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 48%	High School Diploma, 51%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Package handler-loader vs material handler demographics

Here are the differences between package handler-loaders' and material handlers' demographics:

	Package Handler-Loader	Material Handler
Average age	40	40
Gender ratio	Male, 84.1% Female, 15.9%	Male, 77.6% Female, 22.4%
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, 13.9% Unknown, 5.2% Hispanic or Latino, 18.6% Asian, 5.6% White, 55.7% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
LGBT Percentage	5%	5%

Differences between package handler-loader and material handler 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.

Material handler example responsibilities.

Utilize a manufacturing cloud ERP system to accomplish tasks.
Operate forklift according to OSHA safety regulations.
Pull parts from stockroom using detail BOM's.
Perform daily transactions of materials and inventory movements in ERP system.
Help train in coming personnel on FedEx and LTL carriers shipping systems.
Move parts from CNC operators to stock area or to assemblers directly.

Package handler-loader vs material handler 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 material handler skills

Pallets, 12%
Basic Math, 6%
Forklifts, 6%
Math, 5%
Customer Service, 4%
Hand Tools, 4%

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