Bander operator vs filler operator

The differences between bander 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 $34,710 average annual salary of a bander operator.

The top three skills for a bander operator include troubleshoot, production equipment and safety regulations. The most important skills for a filler operator are quality checks, food safety, and pallets.

Bander operator vs filler operator overview

	Bander Operator	Filler Operator
Yearly salary	$34,710	$37,729
Hourly rate	$16.69	$18.14
Growth rate	-5%	1%
Number of jobs	45,852	65,876
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 49%	High School Diploma, 46%
Average age	44	44
Years of experience	-	-

Bander operator vs filler operator salary

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

	Bander Operator	Filler Operator
Average salary	$34,710	$37,729
Salary range	Between $26,000 And $45,000	Between $30,000 And $46,000
Highest paying City	-	Saint Paul, MN
Highest paying state	-	Minnesota
Best paying company	-	Nestlé
Best paying industry	-	Health Care

Differences between bander operator and filler operator education

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

	Bander Operator	Filler Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 49%	High School Diploma, 46%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Bander operator vs filler operator demographics

Here are the differences between bander operators' and filler operators' demographics:

	Bander Operator	Filler Operator
Average age	44	44
Gender ratio	Male, 76.5% Female, 23.5%	Male, 68.7% Female, 31.3%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 11.9% Unknown, 3.4% Hispanic or Latino, 15.3% Asian, 7.2% White, 61.0% 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 bander operator and filler operator duties and responsibilities

Bander operator example responsibilities.

Use automate systems and RF units to pull, put away and load customer product, in addition to managing inventory
Record statistics on ISO documentation, and coordinate with machine technicians and electrical technicians to keep machines operating at maximum efficiency.
Perform repair and preventive maintenance on machinery including cleaning, oiling and adjusting.

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.

Bander operator vs filler operator skills

Common bander operator skills

Troubleshoot, 23%
Production Equipment, 14%
Safety Regulations, 13%
Calipers, 13%
Safety Rules, 13%
CNC, 6%

Common filler operator skills

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