Tuft machine operator vs packaging operator

The differences between tuft machine operators and packaging operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a packaging operator has an average salary of $34,269, which is higher than the $33,818 average annual salary of a tuft machine operator.

The top three skills for a tuft machine operator include EX, production runs and creel. The most important skills for a packaging operator are basic math, math, and GMP.

Tuft machine operator vs packaging operator overview

	Tuft Machine Operator	Packaging Operator
Yearly salary	$33,818	$34,269
Hourly rate	$16.26	$16.48
Growth rate	-	-
Number of jobs	57,756	85,698
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 57%	High School Diploma, 39%
Average age	44	44
Years of experience	-	-

Tuft machine operator vs packaging operator salary

Tuft machine operators and packaging operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Tuft Machine Operator	Packaging Operator
Average salary	$33,818	$34,269
Salary range	Between $26,000 And $42,000	Between $27,000 And $42,000
Highest paying City	-	Grand Forks, ND
Highest paying state	-	North Dakota
Best paying company	-	Nestlé
Best paying industry	-	Manufacturing

Differences between tuft machine operator and packaging operator education

There are a few differences between a tuft machine operator and a packaging operator in terms of educational background:

	Tuft Machine Operator	Packaging Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 57%	High School Diploma, 39%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Tuft machine operator vs packaging operator demographics

Here are the differences between tuft machine operators' and packaging operators' demographics:

	Tuft Machine Operator	Packaging Operator
Average age	44	44
Gender ratio	Male, 42.6% Female, 57.4%	Male, 59.7% Female, 40.3%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 24.3% Unknown, 3.5% Hispanic or Latino, 18.5% Asian, 5.3% White, 47.2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.3%	Black or African American, 10.3% Unknown, 3.4% Hispanic or Latino, 19.6% Asian, 7.8% White, 57.7% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
LGBT Percentage	5%	5%

Differences between tuft machine operator and packaging operator duties and responsibilities

Tuft machine operator example responsibilities.

Sit up creel racks base on the approved creel diagrams and color verification card.
Maintain creel by continuing to hang and splice yarn to keep tufting machine running efficiently.
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.

Packaging operator example responsibilities.

Manage the receipt and tracking of control substances as well as the DEA biennial inspection.
Print, inspect and fill iv bags.
Use of calipers and plug gauge for machine measuring.
Print and complete all paperwork according to DEA regulations.
Fill iv bags with solution clean very sanitary place.
Participate in basic ISO training for all hourly and salary employees.

Tuft machine operator vs packaging operator skills

Common tuft machine operator skills

EX, 33%
Production Runs, 33%
Creel, 12%
Cutting Blades, 11%
Hand Tools, 6%
LCL, 1%

Common packaging operator skills

Basic Math, 9%
Math, 8%
GMP, 8%
Quality Checks, 5%
Safety Procedures, 4%
Pallets, 4%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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