Wrapper operator vs packaging operator

The differences between wrapper 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 $33,823 average annual salary of a wrapper operator.

The top three skills for a wrapper operator include GMP, quality checks and safety procedures. The most important skills for a packaging operator are basic math, math, and GMP.

Wrapper operator vs packaging operator overview

	Wrapper Operator	Packaging Operator
Yearly salary	$33,823	$34,269
Hourly rate	$16.26	$16.48
Growth rate	-	-
Number of jobs	57,023	85,698
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 55%	High School Diploma, 39%
Average age	44	44
Years of experience	-	-

Wrapper operator vs packaging operator salary

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

	Wrapper Operator	Packaging Operator
Average salary	$33,823	$34,269
Salary range	Between $28,000 And $40,000	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 wrapper operator and packaging operator education

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

	Wrapper Operator	Packaging Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 55%	High School Diploma, 39%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Wrapper operator vs packaging operator demographics

Here are the differences between wrapper operators' and packaging operators' demographics:

	Wrapper Operator	Packaging Operator
Average age	44	44
Gender ratio	Male, 57.8% Female, 42.2%	Male, 59.7% Female, 40.3%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 12.0% Unknown, 3.4% Hispanic or Latino, 15.7% Asian, 7.5% White, 60.2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%	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 wrapper operator and packaging operator duties and responsibilities

Wrapper operator example responsibilities.

Set up and operate an extrusion machine in accordance with establish procedures and guidelines and customer requirements.
Perform repair and preventive maintenance on machinery including cleaning, oiling and adjusting.

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.

Wrapper operator vs packaging operator skills

Common wrapper operator skills

GMP, 11%
Quality Checks, 10%
Safety Procedures, 10%
SQF, 6%
Assembly Line, 6%
RAN, 6%

Common packaging operator skills

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