Batch maker vs churn operator

The differences between batch makers and churn operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 1-3 months to become both a batch maker and a churn operator. Additionally, a churn operator has an average salary of $38,420, which is higher than the $33,791 average annual salary of a batch maker.

The top three skills for a batch maker include basic math, safety procedures and math. The most important skills for a churn operator are CIP, pallets, and .

Batch maker vs churn operator overview

	Batch Maker	Churn Operator
Yearly salary	$33,791	$38,420
Hourly rate	$16.25	$18.47
Growth rate	4%	4%
Number of jobs	8,106	30,460
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 54%	High School Diploma, 54%
Average age	41	41
Years of experience	3	3

Batch maker vs churn operator salary

Batch makers and churn operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Batch Maker	Churn Operator
Average salary	$33,791	$38,420
Salary range	Between $27,000 And $41,000	Between $26,000 And $55,000
Highest paying City	Reading, PA	-
Highest paying state	Alaska	-
Best paying company	John B. Sanfilippo & Son	-
Best paying industry	Manufacturing	-

Differences between batch maker and churn operator education

There are a few differences between a batch maker and a churn operator in terms of educational background:

	Batch Maker	Churn Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 54%	High School Diploma, 54%
Most common major	Business	Automotive Technology
Most common college	-	-

Batch maker vs churn operator demographics

Here are the differences between batch makers' and churn operators' demographics:

	Batch Maker	Churn Operator
Average age	41	41
Gender ratio	Male, 95.1% Female, 4.9%	Male, 97.1% Female, 2.9%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 11.0% Unknown, 4.4% Hispanic or Latino, 18.0% Asian, 6.5% White, 59.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%	Black or African American, 10.0% Unknown, 4.4% Hispanic or Latino, 21.1% Asian, 5.4% White, 58.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
LGBT Percentage	6%	6%

Differences between batch maker and churn operator duties and responsibilities

Batch maker example responsibilities.

Operate numerous types of CIP systems.
Recognize and used PPE need to perform daily job functions.
Operate CIP process equipment in accordance with quality system procedures.
Partner with QA to maintain the product spec's and ensure food quality.
Maintain the accuracy of batch logs and keep up-to-date detail production records to comply with GMP.
Follow strict GMP rules and guidelines in properly sanitizing and maintaining all equipment used in making the products.

Churn operator example responsibilities.

Inspect food and manage quality control by adding preservatives and ingredients require by USDA regulations.
Manage distillation process to determine product specification compliance, and prepare unit for shutdown or turnaround process.
Perform proper procedures to clean and sanitize equipment according to safety guidelines and USDA guidelines.
Ensure all GMP and HAACP standard are met.
Test in-process and finish product to ensure company and FDA specification are met.
Move to the assembly department building electrical panels, installing electrical panels, installing various electrical devices on new centrifuges.

Batch maker vs churn operator skills

Common batch maker skills

Basic Math, 13%
Safety Procedures, 9%
Math, 8%
GMP, 7%
Quality Checks, 6%
Batch Ticket, 5%

Common churn operator skills

CIP, 73%
Pallets, 27%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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