Second floor operator vs pallet jack operator

The differences between second floor operators and pallet jack 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 second floor operator and a pallet jack operator. Additionally, a pallet jack operator has an average salary of $34,098, which is higher than the $32,919 average annual salary of a second floor operator.

The top three skills for a second floor operator include safety rules, safety procedures and machine operators. The most important skills for a pallet jack operator are pallets, electric pallet jack, and safety regulations.

Second floor operator vs pallet jack operator overview

	Second Floor Operator	Pallet Jack Operator
Yearly salary	$32,919	$34,098
Hourly rate	$15.83	$16.39
Growth rate	7%	7%
Number of jobs	73,359	136,563
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 38%	High School Diploma, 63%
Average age	43	43
Years of experience	4	4

Second floor operator vs pallet jack operator salary

Second floor operators and pallet jack operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Second Floor Operator	Pallet Jack Operator
Average salary	$32,919	$34,098
Salary range	Between $26,000 And $40,000	Between $28,000 And $40,000
Highest paying City	-	Denver, CO
Highest paying state	-	Alaska
Best paying company	-	Cargill
Best paying industry	-	Manufacturing

Differences between second floor operator and pallet jack operator education

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

	Second Floor Operator	Pallet Jack Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 38%	High School Diploma, 63%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Second floor operator vs pallet jack operator demographics

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

	Second Floor Operator	Pallet Jack Operator
Average age	43	43
Gender ratio	Male, 81.5% Female, 18.5%	Male, 89.5% Female, 10.5%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 15.8% Unknown, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, 17.6% Asian, 2.3% White, 59.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%	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%
LGBT Percentage	4%	4%

Differences between second floor operator and pallet jack operator duties and responsibilities

Second floor operator example responsibilities.

Exhibit leadership skills by managing co-worker assignments while simultaneously monitoring the skate floor
Operate CNC lathes and millers.
Perform specialized production line and quality control duties in a professional production environment specializing in plastic extrusion.
Preform quality control check at beginning and during operation of all equipment to ensure continuing overall quality.

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.

Second floor operator vs pallet jack operator skills

Common second floor operator skills

Safety Rules, 36%
Safety Procedures, 24%
Machine Operators, 17%
Safety Standards, 9%
Production Schedules, 4%
Control Room, 2%

Common pallet jack operator skills

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

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