Stapling machine operator vs pack out operator

The differences between stapling machine operators and pack out operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a stapling machine operator has an average salary of $37,182, which is higher than the $33,217 average annual salary of a pack out operator.

Stapling machine operator vs pack out operator overview

	Stapling Machine Operator	Pack Out Operator
Yearly salary	$37,182	$33,217
Hourly rate	$17.88	$15.97
Growth rate	-	7%
Number of jobs	57,769	73,108
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 29%	High School Diploma, 50%
Average age	44	44
Years of experience	-	-

Stapling machine operator vs pack out operator salary

Stapling machine operators and pack out operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Stapling Machine Operator	Pack Out Operator
Average salary	$37,182	$33,217
Salary range	Between $29,000 And $46,000	Between $25,000 And $42,000
Highest paying City	-	Milwaukee, WI
Highest paying state	-	Wisconsin
Best paying company	-	Dairy Farmers of America
Best paying industry	-	Finance

Differences between stapling machine operator and pack out operator education

There are a few differences between a stapling machine operator and a pack out operator in terms of educational background:

	Stapling Machine Operator	Pack Out Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 29%	High School Diploma, 50%
Most common major	Health Education	Business
Most common college	-	-

Stapling machine operator vs pack out operator demographics

Here are the differences between stapling machine operators' and pack out operators' demographics:

	Stapling Machine Operator	Pack Out Operator
Average age	44	44
Gender ratio	Male, 58.3% Female, 41.7%	Male, 56.5% Female, 43.5%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 16.7% Unknown, 3.4% Hispanic or Latino, 31.8% Asian, 7.1% White, 39.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%	Black or African American, 11.7% Unknown, 3.4% Hispanic or Latino, 19.3% Asian, 6.6% White, 57.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
LGBT Percentage	5%	5%

Differences between stapling machine operator and pack out operator duties and responsibilities

Stapling machine operator example responsibilities.

Control & troubleshoot automate extrusion line adjusting speed & feed, monitoring temperature, & finish material specification per customers order.
Record statistics on ISO documentation, and coordinate with machine technicians and electrical technicians to keep machines operating at maximum efficiency.

Pack out operator example responsibilities.

Clean and sanitize equipment in accordance to GMP standards.
Maintain safety GMP practices while meeting and exceeding production goals also quality.
Carry out various ongoing duties to comply with OSCEA and FDA standards, maintain a safe and sterile work environment
Calculate dimensions and tolerances using knowledge of mathematics and measuring instruments.
Perform repair and preventive maintenance on machinery including cleaning, oiling and adjusting.

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Updated January 8, 2025

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