Tank filler vs packager

The differences between tank fillers and packagers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a tank filler has an average salary of $34,069, which is higher than the $31,506 average annual salary of a packager.

The top three skills for a tank filler include oxygen tanks, propane and . The most important skills for a packager are basic math, package product, and work ethic.

Tank filler vs packager overview

	Tank Filler	Packager
Yearly salary	$34,069	$31,506
Hourly rate	$16.38	$15.15
Growth rate	1%	6%
Number of jobs	12,907	3,674
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 50%	High School Diploma, 49%
Average age	44	44
Years of experience	-	-

Tank filler vs packager salary

Tank fillers and packagers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Tank Filler	Packager
Average salary	$34,069	$31,506
Salary range	Between $26,000 And $43,000	Between $21,000 And $45,000
Highest paying City	-	Plymouth, MN
Highest paying state	-	Minnesota
Best paying company	-	McGuireWoods
Best paying industry	-	Technology

Differences between tank filler and packager education

There are a few differences between a tank filler and a packager in terms of educational background:

	Tank Filler	Packager
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 50%	High School Diploma, 49%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Tank filler vs packager demographics

Here are the differences between tank fillers' and packagers' demographics:

	Tank Filler	Packager
Average age	44	44
Gender ratio	Male, 94.9% Female, 5.1%	Male, 52.3% Female, 47.7%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 11.9% Unknown, 3.4% Hispanic or Latino, 15.4% Asian, 7.5% White, 60.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%	Black or African American, 11.9% Unknown, 3.4% Hispanic or Latino, 15.3% Asian, 7.5% White, 60.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
LGBT Percentage	5%	5%

Differences between tank filler and packager duties and responsibilities

Tank filler example responsibilities.

Entrust to manage time, be courteous, and knowledgeable of the proper procedure upon an FDA audit.
Fill propane tanks as needed.
Execute daily warehouse operations-Fill propane tanks and various gas cylinders-Operate forklift-Maintain a log of daily assignments
Execute daily warehouse operations-Fill propane tanks and various gas cylinders-Operate forklift-Maintain a log of daily assignments

Packager example responsibilities.

Create PowerShell scripts to manage installations.
Create, customize, automate software installation of applications using WiseStudio / InstallShield by VMware.
Comply with applicable FDA, OSHA and Abbott/Ross regulations, policies, procedures or guidelines.
Experience on MSI, MST (transforms), MSM (merge modules), MSP (patches).
Assemble kits.vials, and syringes.
Train on OSHA quality control/food safety.

Tank filler vs packager skills

Common tank filler skills

Oxygen Tanks, 67%
Propane, 33%

Common packager skills

Basic Math, 11%
Package Product, 10%
Work Ethic, 10%
Pallets, 9%
Math, 8%
Defective Products, 7%