Shredder operator vs loader operator

The differences between shredder 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 shredder operator and a loader operator. Additionally, a shredder operator has an average salary of $38,309, which is higher than the $36,987 average annual salary of a loader operator.

The top three skills for a shredder operator include OSHA, production reports and RAN. The most important skills for a loader operator are front end loader, asphalt, and customer service.

Shredder operator vs loader operator overview

	Shredder Operator	Loader Operator
Yearly salary	$38,309	$36,987
Hourly rate	$18.42	$17.78
Growth rate	7%	7%
Number of jobs	42,271	61,980
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 46%	High School Diploma, 57%
Average age	43	43
Years of experience	4	4

Shredder operator vs loader operator salary

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

	Shredder Operator	Loader Operator
Average salary	$38,309	$36,987
Salary range	Between $31,000 And $46,000	Between $29,000 And $46,000
Highest paying City	-	Bismarck, ND
Highest paying state	-	Alaska
Best paying company	-	Dairy Farmers of America
Best paying industry	-	Construction

Differences between shredder operator and loader operator education

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

	Shredder Operator	Loader Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 46%	High School Diploma, 57%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Shredder operator vs loader operator demographics

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

	Shredder Operator	Loader Operator
Average age	43	43
Gender ratio	Male, 93.1% Female, 6.9%	Male, 94.1% Female, 5.9%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 15.7% Unknown, 4.1% Hispanic or Latino, 19.4% Asian, 2.6% White, 57.5% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%	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 shredder operator and loader operator duties and responsibilities

Shredder operator example responsibilities.

Use automate systems and RF units to pull, put away and load customer product, in addition to managing inventory
Follow company and OSHA safety procedures as well as maintaining a clean and orderly work area.
Maintain the good cleanliness of the AFR area by always conduct 15 to 20 minutes 5's before and after work.
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.

Shredder operator vs loader operator skills

Common shredder operator skills

OSHA, 52%
Production Reports, 39%
RAN, 5%
Trouble Shoot, 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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