Packing associate vs wrapper

The differences between packing associates and wrappers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a wrapper has an average salary of $34,424, which is higher than the $32,140 average annual salary of a packing associate.

The top three skills for a packing associate include pallets, defective products and safety regulations. The most important skills for a wrapper are bakery products, customer service, and pallets.

Packing associate vs wrapper overview

	Packing Associate	Wrapper
Yearly salary	$32,140	$34,424
Hourly rate	$15.45	$16.55
Growth rate	6%	6%
Number of jobs	14,718	1,173
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 46%	High School Diploma, 51%
Average age	40	40
Years of experience	-	-

Packing associate vs wrapper salary

Packing associates and wrappers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Packing Associate	Wrapper
Average salary	$32,140	$34,424
Salary range	Between $24,000 And $41,000	Between $29,000 And $39,000
Highest paying City	Richmond, CA	Coon Rapids, MN
Highest paying state	Washington	Maryland
Best paying company	Blue Apron	Costco Wholesale
Best paying industry	Transportation	Construction

Differences between packing associate and wrapper education

There are a few differences between a packing associate and a wrapper in terms of educational background:

	Packing Associate	Wrapper
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 46%	High School Diploma, 51%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Packing associate vs wrapper demographics

Here are the differences between packing associates' and wrappers' demographics:

	Packing Associate	Wrapper
Average age	40	40
Gender ratio	Male, 46.9% Female, 53.1%	Male, 52.7% Female, 47.3%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 12.9% Unknown, 3.7% Hispanic or Latino, 20.0% Asian, 8.0% White, 54.7% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%	Black or African American, 13.0% Unknown, 3.7% Hispanic or Latino, 20.4% Asian, 7.8% White, 54.5% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
LGBT Percentage	7%	7%

Differences between packing associate and wrapper duties and responsibilities

Packing associate example responsibilities.

Utilize manual RF equipment to properly scan, organize, troubleshoot and clear merchandise to be pack and ship.
Match labels to map set and BOM.
Pack products while adhering to strict GMP procedures.
Ensure all components are attached as per BOM.
Execute and document QA of products being package for inventory
Arrange and pack all necessary pieces into boxes as specified QA.

Wrapper example responsibilities.

Take groceries out to customer s vehicle.
Require to climb and work from 40' ladders.
Use knives and operate cubers, slicers and scales.
Cashier and stocking shelves with groceries and meat products.
Wash dishes and do the heavy cleaning when necessary.
Meet the high expectations and goals Costco has in place.

Packing associate vs wrapper skills

Common packing associate skills

Pallets, 13%
Defective Products, 12%
Safety Regulations, 10%
Basic Math, 9%
Pallet Jack, 9%
Quality Standards, 7%

Common wrapper skills

Bakery Products, 77%
Customer Service, 6%
Pallets, 5%
Customer Orders, 3%
Sales Floor, 2%
Food Handling, 1%