Stock preparation operator vs forklift operator

The differences between stock preparation operators and forklift operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. While it typically takes 4-6 years to become a stock preparation operator, becoming a forklift operator takes usually requires 2-4 years. Additionally, a forklift operator has an average salary of $34,213, which is higher than the $34,063 average annual salary of a stock preparation operator.

The top three skills for a stock preparation operator include safety procedures, GMP and assembly line. The most important skills for a forklift operator are pallets, basic math, and electric pallet jack.

Stock preparation operator vs forklift operator overview

	Stock Preparation Operator	Forklift Operator
Yearly salary	$34,063	$34,213
Hourly rate	$16.38	$16.45
Growth rate	1%	7%
Number of jobs	50,457	213,020
Job satisfaction	-	5
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 36%	High School Diploma, 59%
Average age	42	43
Years of experience	6	4

Stock preparation operator vs forklift operator salary

Stock preparation operators and forklift operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Stock Preparation Operator	Forklift Operator
Average salary	$34,063	$34,213
Salary range	Between $26,000 And $44,000	Between $27,000 And $42,000
Highest paying City	-	Minneapolis, MN
Highest paying state	-	North Dakota
Best paying company	-	DeWitt LLP Law Firm
Best paying industry	-	Automotive

Differences between stock preparation operator and forklift operator education

There are a few differences between a stock preparation operator and a forklift operator in terms of educational background:

	Stock Preparation Operator	Forklift Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 36%	High School Diploma, 59%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Stock preparation operator vs forklift operator demographics

Here are the differences between stock preparation operators' and forklift operators' demographics:

	Stock Preparation Operator	Forklift Operator
Average age	42	43
Gender ratio	Male, 77.0% Female, 23.0%	Male, 92.0% Female, 8.0%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 11.7% Unknown, 4.9% Hispanic or Latino, 16.0% Asian, 1.4% White, 65.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%	Black or African American, 16.5% Unknown, 4.4% Hispanic or Latino, 19.9% Asian, 2.5% White, 55.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
LGBT Percentage	8%	4%

Differences between stock preparation operator and forklift operator duties and responsibilities

Stock preparation operator example responsibilities.

Create UAT scripts and utilize statistical process controls to manage loan process quality and ensure consistency.
Document all work perform and verify in batch records using GDP.
Develop and implement training aids for efficiency and simplification to streamline timeframe to become a fully train processing operator.
Bag groceries and keep product shelves organize.
Work with satellite feed transmissions, build countdown clocks, and help with HD mastering.
Bag groceries for on base families and help load them into cars.

Forklift operator example responsibilities.

Use automate systems and RF units to pull, put away and load customer product, in addition to managing inventory
Position forks under, over, or around load pallets, boxes, products, and transports load to designate area.
Transport raw materials to storage or point of production base on FIFO.
Remove press parts from line and place into WIP locations by FIFO.
Perform safety checks on machines; and troubleshoot problems during machine operation.
Start working as an order selector picking orders and wrapping for shipment.

Stock preparation operator vs forklift operator skills

Common stock preparation operator skills

Safety Procedures, 38%
GMP, 16%
Assembly Line, 12%
Sales Floor, 9%
Paper Machine, 9%
Perform Routine Maintenance, 6%

Common forklift operator skills

Pallets, 18%
Basic Math, 6%
Electric Pallet Jack, 5%
OSHA, 5%
Safety Procedures, 5%
Load Trucks, 4%

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