Sawmill worker vs loader/unloader

The differences between sawmill workers and loader/unloaders can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a loader/unloader has an average salary of $31,827, which is higher than the $28,149 average annual salary of a sawmill worker.

The top three skills for a sawmill worker include RAN, chop saws and nail guns. The most important skills for a loader/unloader are inventory control, electric pallet jack, and pallets.

Sawmill worker vs loader/unloader overview

	Sawmill Worker	Loader/Unloader
Yearly salary	$28,149	$31,827
Hourly rate	$13.53	$15.30
Growth rate	6%	6%
Number of jobs	22,526	67,063
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 63%	High School Diploma, 63%
Average age	40	40
Years of experience	-	-

Sawmill worker vs loader/unloader salary

Sawmill workers and loader/unloaders have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Sawmill Worker	Loader/Unloader
Average salary	$28,149	$31,827
Salary range	Between $16,000 And $47,000	Between $26,000 And $38,000
Highest paying City	-	Tacoma, WA
Highest paying state	-	Minnesota
Best paying company	-	Bunge
Best paying industry	-	Transportation

Differences between sawmill worker and loader/unloader education

There are a few differences between a sawmill worker and a loader/unloader in terms of educational background:

	Sawmill Worker	Loader/Unloader
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 63%	High School Diploma, 63%
Most common major	General Studies	Business
Most common college	-	-

Sawmill worker vs loader/unloader demographics

Here are the differences between sawmill workers' and loader/unloaders' demographics:

	Sawmill Worker	Loader/Unloader
Average age	40	40
Gender ratio	Male, 88.1% Female, 11.9%	Male, 89.7% Female, 10.3%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 11.3% Unknown, 5.1% Hispanic or Latino, 12.4% Asian, 5.2% White, 64.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%	Black or African American, 14.9% Unknown, 5.2% Hispanic or Latino, 19.8% Asian, 5.5% White, 53.5% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
LGBT Percentage	5%	5%

Differences between sawmill worker and loader/unloader duties and responsibilities

Sawmill worker example responsibilities.

Shovele, rake and run wheelbarrow of sawdust.
Stack cut lumber and run several pieces of equipment (saws )
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Work for a company name Grainger through Adecco assisting with a security detail during the pope's visit to Philadelphia.

Loader/unloader example responsibilities.

Check boxes for leaks or damages so they can be send to back to QA.
Provide QA and material damage reports.
Position also require the use of RF equipment.
Load shingles on roof tops during the summer time.
Roof LoaderLoading shingles and unloading other roofing materials onto roofs.
Stock groceries and freight, unload trucks, condition aisles.

Sawmill worker vs loader/unloader skills

Common sawmill worker skills

RAN, 48%
Chop Saws, 24%
Nail Guns, 18%
Load Trucks, 10%

Common loader/unloader skills

Inventory Control, 27%
Electric Pallet Jack, 16%
Pallets, 13%
Tractor Trailer, 10%
Safety Procedures, 6%
Delivery Truck, 3%

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