Roll finisher vs packager

The differences between roll finishers and packagers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a roll finisher has an average salary of $35,218, which is higher than the $31,506 average annual salary of a packager.

The top three skills for a roll finisher include asphalt, and . The most important skills for a packager are basic math, package product, and work ethic.

Roll finisher vs packager overview

	Roll Finisher	Packager
Yearly salary	$35,218	$31,506
Hourly rate	$16.93	$15.15
Growth rate	-2%	6%
Number of jobs	2,693	3,674
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 50%	High School Diploma, 49%
Average age	44	44
Years of experience	-	-

Roll finisher vs packager salary

Roll finishers and packagers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Roll Finisher	Packager
Average salary	$35,218	$31,506
Salary range	Between $26,000 And $47,000	Between $21,000 And $45,000
Highest paying City	-	Plymouth, MN
Highest paying state	-	Minnesota
Best paying company	-	McGuireWoods
Best paying industry	-	Technology

Differences between roll finisher and packager education

There are a few differences between a roll finisher and a packager in terms of educational background:

	Roll Finisher	Packager
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 50%	High School Diploma, 49%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Roll finisher vs packager demographics

Here are the differences between roll finishers' and packagers' demographics:

	Roll Finisher	Packager
Average age	44	44
Gender ratio	Male, 77.5% Female, 22.5%	Male, 52.3% Female, 47.7%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 16.7% Unknown, 3.4% Hispanic or Latino, 31.8% Asian, 7.1% White, 39.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%	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%
LGBT Percentage	5%	5%

Differences between roll finisher and packager duties and responsibilities

Roll finisher example responsibilities.

Rake surface of the asphalt to make sure it is level and that water will flow.
Calculate draft space and roll speed for each mill stand in order to plan rolling sequences and specify dimensions and tempers.
Calculate dimensions and tolerances using knowledge of mathematics and instruments such as micrometers and vernier calipers.
Calculate dimensions and tolerances using knowledge of mathematics and instruments such as micrometers and vernier calipers.

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.

Roll finisher vs packager skills

Common roll finisher skills

Asphalt, 100%

Common packager skills

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