Rewinder operator vs loader operator

The differences between rewinder operators and loader 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 rewinder operator and a loader operator. Additionally, a loader operator has an average salary of $36,987, which is higher than the $32,404 average annual salary of a rewinder operator.

The top three skills for a rewinder operator include safety rules, math and rewind machine. The most important skills for a loader operator are front end loader, asphalt, and customer service.

Rewinder operator vs loader operator overview

	Rewinder Operator	Loader Operator
Yearly salary	$32,404	$36,987
Hourly rate	$15.58	$17.78
Growth rate	7%	7%
Number of jobs	53,758	61,980
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 56%	High School Diploma, 57%
Average age	43	43
Years of experience	4	4

Rewinder operator vs loader operator salary

Rewinder operators and loader operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Rewinder Operator	Loader Operator
Average salary	$32,404	$36,987
Salary range	Between $27,000 And $38,000	Between $29,000 And $46,000
Highest paying City	Omaha, NE	Bismarck, ND
Highest paying state	North Dakota	Alaska
Best paying company	Crane Co.	Dairy Farmers of America
Best paying industry	Automotive	Construction

Differences between rewinder operator and loader operator education

There are a few differences between a rewinder operator and a loader operator in terms of educational background:

	Rewinder Operator	Loader Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 56%	High School Diploma, 57%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Rewinder operator vs loader operator demographics

Here are the differences between rewinder operators' and loader operators' demographics:

	Rewinder Operator	Loader Operator
Average age	43	43
Gender ratio	Male, 69.1% Female, 30.9%	Male, 94.1% Female, 5.9%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 13.6% Unknown, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 14.8% Asian, 2.6% White, 64.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%	Black or African American, 14.3% Unknown, 4.5% Hispanic or Latino, 18.5% Asian, 2.6% White, 59.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
LGBT Percentage	4%	4%

Differences between rewinder operator and loader operator duties and responsibilities

Rewinder operator example responsibilities.

Use automate systems and RF units to pull, put away and load customer product, in addition to managing inventory
Re-Wind milk labels, run bag machine and clean plant when out of work.
Wrap finish rolls of paper and send out to the warehouse for storage (used a roll clamp to move )
Perform specialized production line and quality control duties in a professional production environment specializing in plastic extrusion.
Perform specialized production line and quality control duties in a professional production environment specializing in plastic extrusion.

Loader operator example responsibilities.

Inventory control; FIFO procedures, HAZMAT certify.
Excavate midstream on load lines for repair backfill and finish
Dismantle and reassemble heavy equipment using hoists and hand tools.
Excavate and prepare trenches for plumbing and utilities to residential homes.
Operate excavator doing residential demolition and dig footings for new structures.
Utilize appropriate level of PPE for the chemical being handle or transfer.

Rewinder operator vs loader operator skills

Common rewinder operator skills

Safety Rules, 46%
Math, 12%
Rewind Machine, 9%
Visual Inspections, 5%
Quality Checks, 4%
Customer Specs, 3%

Common loader operator skills

Front End Loader, 11%
Asphalt, 9%
Customer Service, 8%
Loaders, 7%
Hand Tools, 5%
Preventative Maintenance, 4%

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