Sorter operator vs machine operator

The differences between sorter operators and machine operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a machine operator has an average salary of $32,874, which is higher than the $29,616 average annual salary of a sorter operator.

The top three skills for a sorter operator include check processing, safety procedures and zip codes. The most important skills for a machine operator are basic math, CNC, and math.

Sorter operator vs machine operator overview

	Sorter Operator	Machine Operator
Yearly salary	$29,616	$32,874
Hourly rate	$14.24	$15.80
Growth rate	-6%	-6%
Number of jobs	48,336	96,834
Job satisfaction	-	5
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 43%	High School Diploma, 53%
Average age	47	44
Years of experience	-	-

Sorter operator vs machine operator salary

Sorter operators and machine operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Sorter Operator	Machine Operator
Average salary	$29,616	$32,874
Salary range	Between $24,000 And $35,000	Between $26,000 And $40,000
Highest paying City	-	Minneapolis, MN
Highest paying state	-	Minnesota
Best paying company	-	BD
Best paying industry	-	Automotive

Differences between sorter operator and machine operator education

There are a few differences between a sorter operator and a machine operator in terms of educational background:

	Sorter Operator	Machine Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 43%	High School Diploma, 53%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Sorter operator vs machine operator demographics

Here are the differences between sorter operators' and machine operators' demographics:

	Sorter Operator	Machine Operator
Average age	47	44
Gender ratio	Male, 62.5% Female, 37.5%	Male, 72.3% Female, 27.7%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 14.3% Unknown, 3.8% Hispanic or Latino, 16.2% Asian, 12.2% White, 52.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.5%	Black or African American, 12.0% Unknown, 3.4% Hispanic or Latino, 16.0% Asian, 7.5% White, 60.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
LGBT Percentage	12%	5%

Differences between sorter operator and machine operator duties and responsibilities

Sorter operator example responsibilities.

Manage the master calendar and schedule resources such as communication equipment, weapons, transportation and ammunition forecast and delivery.
Maintain safe operations of all USPS equipment through daily inspections for proper use.
Process checks using NDP sorter reader machines, ensuring quality and high production in deadline-driven environment.
Operate high speed sortation systems comprise of omni-directional accusort and scanners.
Identify, troubleshoot, and present recommendation regarding audit control functions within banking guidelines.
Monitor combat missions through satellite and computer global positioning systems in order to prepare accurate reports for unit commanders.

Machine operator example responsibilities.

Conduct preventative maintenance checks on industrial brake manufacturing machines and forklifts.
Follow company and safety procedures using industrial chemicals and PPE to efficiently clean and sanitize all equipment.
Operate forklift and bobcat as needed.
Run a line in a PVC pipe production plant.
Operate machinery including forklift, bobcat and various power tools.
Provide leadership to others through example and sharing of knowledge/skill.

Sorter operator vs machine operator skills

Common sorter operator skills

Check Processing, 27%
Safety Procedures, 13%
ZIP Codes, 12%
POD, 4%
Assembly Line, 4%
Image Capture, 3%

Common machine operator skills

Basic Math, 11%
CNC, 9%
Math, 9%
Safety Procedures, 8%
Machine Operation, 6%
Quality Standards, 5%