Pallet jack operator vs operator

The differences between pallet jack operators and operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 2-4 years to become both a pallet jack operator and an operator. Additionally, an operator has an average salary of $37,928, which is higher than the $34,098 average annual salary of a pallet jack operator.

The top three skills for a pallet jack operator include pallets, electric pallet jack and safety regulations. The most important skills for an operator are safety procedures, CDL, and emergency calls.

Pallet jack operator vs operator overview

	Pallet Jack Operator	Operator
Yearly salary	$34,098	$37,928
Hourly rate	$16.39	$18.23
Growth rate	7%	7%
Number of jobs	136,563	159,077
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 63%	High School Diploma, 40%
Average age	43	43
Years of experience	4	4

Pallet jack operator vs operator salary

Pallet jack operators and operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Pallet Jack Operator	Operator
Average salary	$34,098	$37,928
Salary range	Between $28,000 And $40,000	Between $27,000 And $53,000
Highest paying City	Denver, CO	San Jose, CA
Highest paying state	Alaska	North Dakota
Best paying company	Cargill	Microsoft
Best paying industry	Manufacturing	Technology

Differences between pallet jack operator and operator education

There are a few differences between a pallet jack operator and an operator in terms of educational background:

	Pallet Jack Operator	Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 63%	High School Diploma, 40%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Pallet jack operator vs operator demographics

Here are the differences between pallet jack operators' and operators' demographics:

	Pallet Jack Operator	Operator
Average age	43	43
Gender ratio	Male, 89.5% Female, 10.5%	Male, 73.0% Female, 27.0%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 17.6% Unknown, 4.5% Hispanic or Latino, 20.3% Asian, 2.7% White, 54.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%	Black or African American, 16.2% Unknown, 4.4% Hispanic or Latino, 18.6% Asian, 2.5% White, 57.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
LGBT Percentage	4%	4%

Differences between pallet jack operator and operator duties and responsibilities

Pallet jack operator example responsibilities.

Use automate systems and RF units to pull, put away and load customer product, in addition to managing inventory
Perform specialized production line and quality control duties in a professional production environment specializing in plastic extrusion.
Promote to pallet jack operator for re-hang area
Operate pallet jack move material through facility and perform routine maintenance on equipment
Comply with all OSHA and MSDS standards.
Comply with all OSHA and MSDS standards by reporting quality variances.

Operator example responsibilities.

Assist in developing the company s short and long term training plans and managing yearly ammunition allocation.
Assist and manage the extrusion process of polyester raw material in pellet or chip form to produce finish rolls of plastic.
Manage day-to-day transportation and logistics services for multinational account base.
Manage the master calendar and schedule resources such as communication equipment, weapons, transportation and ammunition forecast and delivery.
Job require basic math skills: fractions and decimals.
Ensure safety of all equipment during production in compliance with strict OSHA and safety regulations.

Pallet jack operator vs operator skills

Common pallet jack operator skills

Pallets, 33%
Electric Pallet Jack, 23%
Safety Regulations, 6%
RF Scanner, 6%
Basic Math, 6%
Warehouse Environment, 3%

Common operator skills

Safety Procedures, 15%
CDL, 6%
Emergency Calls, 6%
Preventative Maintenance, 4%
Quality Checks, 4%
Dozer, 4%