Forklift Operator vs Packer
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Pay
Forklift Operator
$42,600 typical, a year
Most Forklift Operators earn $38,500 to $45,800 a year.
From 922 postings that list pay
6,193 open jobs now
Packer
$36,600 typical, a year
Most Packers earn $33,300 to $40,600 a year.
From 155 postings that list pay
891 open jobs now
Forklift Operators typically earn about $6,000 more a year than Packers.
What each one does
Forklift Operator
- Unload inbound shipments and move products to appropriate locations.
- Load and unload trucks, trailers, and containers safely and efficiently.
- Stack and store products in designated areas using a forklift.
- Pull and prepare products for shipment by ensuring the exact number and type is loaded.
- Operate all equipment in a safe and efficient manner following warehouse safety standards.
- Perform accurate inventory handling and documentation as required.
Summed up from 30 job postings
Packer
- Pack products into boxes or other containers according to specifications.
- Inspect products for defects and remove any items that do not meet quality standards.
- Label packages with the correct information and attach shipping labels.
- Stack finished boxes onto pallets or skids for storage or shipping.
- Clean the work area and equipment to maintain a safe and organized environment.
- Follow all safety rules and wear required protective equipment while working.
Summed up from 30 job postings
Skills employers ask for
Forklift Operator
Asked for in both
- High School Diploma 3 in 10 postings
- Pallet Jack 3 in 10 postings
- Material Handling 1 in 10 postings
More common in Forklift Operator postings
- Forklift Operation 8 in 10 postings
- Forklift Certification 3 in 10 postings
- Inventory Management 1 in 10 postings
- Material Handling Equipment 1 in 10 postings
- Warehouse Management 1 in 10 postings
- RF Scanner 1 in 10 postings
- Cycle Counting 1 in 10 postings
Packer
Asked for in both
- High School Diploma 3 in 10 postings
- Pallet Jack 1 in 10 postings
- Material Handling 1 in 15 postings
More common in Packer postings
- Labeling 3 in 10 postings
- Packaging Equipment Operation 1 in 10 postings
- GMP 1 in 10 postings
- Food Safety 1 in 10 postings
- Quality Standards 1 in 15 postings
- Quality Control 1 in 15 postings
- Cartoning 1 in 15 postings
Out of each role's current postings.
Open jobs
Forklift Operator
Forklift Operator Level 3 + Flatbed Tarping
Franklin LogisticsPay not stated Chambersburg, PARF ScannerWarehouse ManagementForklift OperationFall Protection- $19.75/hr Employer statedWinston-Salem, North Carolina, United States of AmericaRF ScannerForklift OperationMaterial HandlingPneumatic
- $17.25 - $21.13/hr Employer statedWarwick, RI #0393Pallet JackForklift Operation
Packer
Temp Guitar Packer
Fender$17 - $18/hr Employer statedSan Bernardino, CA RemotePallet JackLabelingMaterial HandlingMaterial Handling EquipmentAuditing
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