Bag machine operator vs filler operator

The differences between bag machine operators and filler operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a filler operator has an average salary of $37,729, which is higher than the $35,374 average annual salary of a bag machine operator.

The top three skills for a bag machine operator include GMP, hand tools and pallets. The most important skills for a filler operator are quality checks, food safety, and pallets.

Bag machine operator vs filler operator overview

	Bag Machine Operator	Filler Operator
Yearly salary	$35,374	$37,729
Hourly rate	$17.01	$18.14
Growth rate	-	1%
Number of jobs	61,651	65,876
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 53%	High School Diploma, 46%
Average age	44	44
Years of experience	-	-

Bag machine operator vs filler operator salary

Bag machine operators and filler operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Bag Machine Operator	Filler Operator
Average salary	$35,374	$37,729
Salary range	Between $28,000 And $43,000	Between $30,000 And $46,000
Highest paying City	Fairfield, CA	Saint Paul, MN
Highest paying state	Hawaii	Minnesota
Best paying company	Novolex	Nestlé
Best paying industry	Automotive	Health Care

Differences between bag machine operator and filler operator education

There are a few differences between a bag machine operator and a filler operator in terms of educational background:

	Bag Machine Operator	Filler Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 53%	High School Diploma, 46%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Bag machine operator vs filler operator demographics

Here are the differences between bag machine operators' and filler operators' demographics:

	Bag Machine Operator	Filler Operator
Average age	44	44
Gender ratio	Male, 72.1% Female, 27.9%	Male, 68.7% Female, 31.3%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 12.0% Unknown, 3.4% Hispanic or Latino, 15.5% Asian, 7.3% White, 60.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%	Black or African American, 11.3% Unknown, 3.4% Hispanic or Latino, 18.7% Asian, 7.9% White, 57.5% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
LGBT Percentage	5%	5%

Differences between bag machine operator and filler operator duties and responsibilities

Bag machine operator example responsibilities.

Ensure GMP's and safe food handling practices are followed in conjunction with management.
Control & troubleshoot automate extrusion line adjusting speed & feed, monitoring temperature, & finish material specification per customers order.
Box bags and place on pallet according to work order ticket.
Complete paperwork which includes downtime, machine log, pallet records and work flexible hours to meet production needs.
Record statistics on ISO documentation, and coordinate with machine technicians and electrical technicians to keep machines operating at maximum efficiency.

Filler operator example responsibilities.

Comply with all environmental regulations including GMP's, HACCP, and OSHA.
Ensure pallets are move with precision to appropriate location by using a manual or power pallet jack.
Perform required HACCP plan testing to insure safe quality product production.
Move pulling unit from one location to another (CDL).
Maintain a clean and safe environment while observing all PPE standards and precaution.
Perform CIP on machinery to ensure cleanliness and ensure the highest quality product.

Bag machine operator vs filler operator skills

Common bag machine operator skills

GMP, 35%
Hand Tools, 26%
Pallets, 17%
Bag Line, 4%
ISO, 4%
RAN, 3%

Common filler operator skills

Quality Checks, 16%
Food Safety, 9%
Pallets, 7%
Basic Math, 7%
Math, 6%
PPE, 5%