Packager vs b-operator

The differences between packagers and b-operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a b-operator has an average salary of $40,072, which is higher than the $31,506 average annual salary of a packager.

The top three skills for a packager include basic math, package product and work ethic. The most important skills for a b-operator are work ethic, quality standards, and hand tools.

Packager vs b-operator overview

	Packager	B-Operator
Yearly salary	$31,506	$40,072
Hourly rate	$15.15	$19.27
Growth rate	6%	-7%
Number of jobs	3,674	52,831
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 49%	High School Diploma, 44%
Average age	44	44
Years of experience	-	-

Packager vs b-operator salary

Packagers and b-operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Packager	B-Operator
Average salary	$31,506	$40,072
Salary range	Between $21,000 And $45,000	Between $30,000 And $52,000
Highest paying City	Plymouth, MN	Richmond, CA
Highest paying state	Minnesota	California
Best paying company	McGuireWoods	Westinghouse Appliances Australia
Best paying industry	Technology	Energy

Differences between packager and b-operator education

There are a few differences between a packager and a b-operator in terms of educational background:

	Packager	B-Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 49%	High School Diploma, 44%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Packager vs b-operator demographics

Here are the differences between packagers' and b-operators' demographics:

	Packager	B-Operator
Average age	44	44
Gender ratio	Male, 52.3% Female, 47.7%	Male, 85.3% Female, 14.7%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 11.9% Unknown, 3.4% Hispanic or Latino, 15.3% Asian, 7.5% White, 60.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%	Black or African American, 13.6% Unknown, 3.4% Hispanic or Latino, 15.8% Asian, 7.1% White, 58.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
LGBT Percentage	5%	5%

Differences between packager and b-operator duties and responsibilities

Packager example responsibilities.

Create PowerShell scripts to manage installations.
Create, customize, automate software installation of applications using WiseStudio / InstallShield by VMware.
Comply with applicable FDA, OSHA and Abbott/Ross regulations, policies, procedures or guidelines.
Experience on MSI, MST (transforms), MSM (merge modules), MSP (patches).
Assemble kits.vials, and syringes.
Train on OSHA quality control/food safety.

B-operator example responsibilities.

Manage work and heater logs, overtime budget, project delegation and PPE gear inventory.
Maintain buildings HVAC / lighting automation systems and make adjustments as needed for tenant's comfort and to manage energy consumption.
General maintenance and operation of all PLC control filling, labeling, vision, barcoding and packaging line equipment.
Prepare asphalt mixtures per customer requirements, load and unload tankers and monitor tanks and assist with paperwork
Operate assembly equipment and take SPC measurements for high-speed automate production line.
Monitor machine operation throughout shift; also programme and troubleshot Ishida and Yamato scale.

Packager vs b-operator skills

Common packager skills

Basic Math, 11%
Package Product, 10%
Work Ethic, 10%
Pallets, 9%
Math, 8%
Defective Products, 7%

Common b-operator skills

Work Ethic, 9%
Quality Standards, 7%
Hand Tools, 7%
Calipers, 5%
Safety Procedures, 5%
Cranes, 4%