Palletizer vs package handler

The differences between palletizers and package handlers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a package handler has an average salary of $32,785, which is higher than the $32,103 average annual salary of a palletizer.

The top three skills for a palletizer include pallets, work ethic and electric pallet jack. The most important skills for a package handler are warehouse environment, load trailers, and delivery truck.

Palletizer vs package handler overview

	Palletizer	Package Handler
Yearly salary	$32,103	$32,785
Hourly rate	$15.43	$15.76
Growth rate	6%	6%
Number of jobs	4,003	93,831
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 61%	High School Diploma, 49%
Average age	40	40
Years of experience	-	-

Palletizer vs package handler salary

Palletizers and package handlers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Palletizer	Package Handler
Average salary	$32,103	$32,785
Salary range	Between $26,000 And $39,000	Between $26,000 And $41,000
Highest paying City	Minneapolis, MN	Saint Paul, MN
Highest paying state	Minnesota	Minnesota
Best paying company	Kemps	ALDI USA
Best paying industry	Manufacturing	Retail

Differences between palletizer and package handler education

There are a few differences between a palletizer and a package handler in terms of educational background:

	Palletizer	Package Handler
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 61%	High School Diploma, 49%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Palletizer vs package handler demographics

Here are the differences between palletizers' and package handlers' demographics:

	Palletizer	Package Handler
Average age	40	40
Gender ratio	Male, 85.7% Female, 14.3%	Male, 74.4% Female, 25.6%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 12.0% Unknown, 5.2% Hispanic or Latino, 22.8% Asian, 5.7% White, 53.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%	Black or African American, 13.7% Unknown, 5.3% Hispanic or Latino, 18.4% Asian, 5.6% White, 55.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
LGBT Percentage	5%	5%

Differences between palletizer and package handler duties and responsibilities

Palletizer example responsibilities.

Perform machine changeovers and troubleshoot machine issues.
Inspect defect products and troubleshoot problems with equiptment.
Stack boxes run shipping lines and used an automatic wrapper
Perform CIP on machinery and swab test before pushing out next product.
Complete given maintenance tasks with and without guidance, compliant with OSHA standards.
Conduct maintenance on tanks and pipe systems to strict OSHA standards for milk processing.

Package handler example responsibilities.

Attach slings, ropes, or cables to objects such as pipes, hoses, or bundles.
Read GPS maps for your driving directions.
Operate sit down forklift for loading, unloading and running material.
License to operate MHE (forklifts, tractors, etc . )
Load grind and air shipments onto designate trailers using sit down forklift.
Conduct post inspections to ensure guard force personnel proficiency and level of alertness.

Palletizer vs package handler skills

Common palletizer skills

Pallets, 39%
Work Ethic, 14%
Electric Pallet Jack, 12%
Quality Checks, 5%
Safety Rules, 4%
Math, 4%

Common package handler skills

Warehouse Environment, 25%
Load Trailers, 10%
Delivery Truck, 9%
Safety Procedures, 9%
Load Packages, 8%
Load Trucks, 7%

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