Stacker operator vs loader operator

The differences between stacker 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 stacker operator and a loader operator. Additionally, a loader operator has an average salary of $36,987, which is higher than the $33,567 average annual salary of a stacker operator.

The top three skills for a stacker operator include safety rules, quality checks and math. The most important skills for a loader operator are front end loader, asphalt, and customer service.

Stacker operator vs loader operator overview

	Stacker Operator	Loader Operator
Yearly salary	$33,567	$36,987
Hourly rate	$16.14	$17.78
Growth rate	7%	7%
Number of jobs	58,796	61,980
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 59%	High School Diploma, 57%
Average age	43	43
Years of experience	4	4

Stacker operator vs loader operator salary

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

	Stacker Operator	Loader Operator
Average salary	$33,567	$36,987
Salary range	Between $27,000 And $41,000	Between $29,000 And $46,000
Highest paying City	Springfield, OR	Bismarck, ND
Highest paying state	Alaska	Alaska
Best paying company	North American Stainless	Dairy Farmers of America
Best paying industry	Construction	Construction

Differences between stacker operator and loader operator education

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

	Stacker Operator	Loader Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 59%	High School Diploma, 57%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Stacker operator vs loader operator demographics

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

	Stacker Operator	Loader Operator
Average age	43	43
Gender ratio	Male, 87.3% Female, 12.7%	Male, 94.1% Female, 5.9%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 15.9% Unknown, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 17.6% Asian, 3.0% White, 58.5% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%	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 stacker operator and loader operator duties and responsibilities

Stacker operator example responsibilities.

Manage proper removal and allocation for full yarn spindles.
Set and run industrial banding equipment.
Mow lawn either by using a riding lawnmower.
Ensure board width and edge calipers are within quality specifications.
Thread or feed cloth through or around machine rollers and dryers.
Edge cutting of various lawns-Operating different landscaping tools, (blowers, lawn mowers, ect )

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.

Stacker operator vs loader operator skills

Common stacker operator skills

Safety Rules, 22%
Quality Checks, 16%
Math, 16%
Load Tags, 9%
Assembly Line, 7%
Tape Measure, 6%

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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