They are shaped to interlock when compressed and free flow when not compressed. They are roughly the size and shape of an unshelled peanut and commonly made of expanded polystyrene foam. Two to three inches (50â75 mm) of peanuts are typically used for cushioning and void filling packaging applications.hey are shaped to interlock when compressed and free flow when not compressed. They are roughly the size and shape of an unshelled peanut and commonly made of expanded polystyrene foam. Two to three inches (50â75 mm) of peanuts are typically used for cushioning and void filling packaging applications.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported that claims adjusters earned about $31 an hour on average, which resulted in an average annual salary of around $64,000, as of May 2014 (www.bls.gov).
$35,000-$70,000 is a reasonable salary range for a career staff claim adjuster. Entry level salaries for staff adjusters average about 40k. But an independent adjuster can make a lot more than $100,000 in a good year, especially handling catastrophe claims. Staff adjusters can make a good stable living. For independent adjusters, the opportunity can be a little more interesting and exciting.