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What is a stuffing machine operator and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
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ScoreStuffing Machine OperatorUS Average
Salary
2.6

Avg. Salary $33,206

Avg. Salary $59,228

Diversity
7.1
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 1.21%

Asian 7.08%

Black or African American 16.70%

Hispanic or Latino 31.82%

Unknown 3.39%

White 39.81%

Gender

female 21.43%

male 78.57%

Age - 46
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 46
Stress level
4.4

Stress level is moderate

7.1 - high

Complexity level
5.6

Complexity level is intermediate

7 - challenging

Work life balance
6.8

Work life balance is good

6.4 - fair

Key steps to become a stuffing machine operator

  1. Explore stuffing machine operator education requirements

    Most common stuffing machine operator degrees

    High School Diploma

    33.3 %

    Master's

    16.7 %

    Diploma

    16.7 %
  2. Start to develop specific stuffing machine operator skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Hand Tools100.00%
  3. Complete relevant stuffing machine operator training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of Less than 1 month on post-employment, on-the-job training. New stuffing machine operators learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a stuffing machine operator based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real stuffing machine operator resumes.
  4. Research stuffing machine operator duties and responsibilities

    • Record statistics on ISO documentation, and coordinate with machine technicians and electrical technicians to keep machines operating at maximum efficiency.
    • Record statistics on ISO documentation, and coordinate with machine technicians and electrical technicians to keep machines operating at maximum efficiency.
  5. Apply for stuffing machine operator jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a stuffing machine operator job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average stuffing machine operator salary

The average stuffing machine operator salary in the United States is $33,206 per year or $16 per hour. Stuffing machine operator salaries range between $26,000 and $41,000 per year.

Average stuffing machine operator salary
$33,206 Yearly
$15.96 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
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The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.

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