Batch maker vs mixer operator

The differences between batch makers and mixer operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a mixer operator has an average salary of $36,250, 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 mixer operator are math, food safety, and cleanliness.

Batch maker vs mixer operator overview

	Batch Maker	Mixer Operator
Yearly salary	$33,791	$36,250
Hourly rate	$16.25	$17.43
Growth rate	4%	4%
Number of jobs	8,106	51,281
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 54%	High School Diploma, 52%
Average age	41	44
Years of experience	3	-

Batch maker vs mixer operator salary

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

	Batch Maker	Mixer Operator
Average salary	$33,791	$36,250
Salary range	Between $27,000 And $41,000	Between $29,000 And $45,000
Highest paying City	Reading, PA	Schaumburg, IL
Highest paying state	Alaska	Maine
Best paying company	John B. Sanfilippo & Son	H.B. Fuller
Best paying industry	Manufacturing	Manufacturing

Differences between batch maker and mixer operator education

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

	Batch Maker	Mixer Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 54%	High School Diploma, 52%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Batch maker vs mixer operator demographics

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

	Batch Maker	Mixer Operator
Average age	41	44
Gender ratio	Male, 95.1% Female, 4.9%	Male, 90.0% Female, 10.0%
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, 9.8% Unknown, 3.9% Hispanic or Latino, 19.5% Asian, 4.6% White, 61.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
LGBT Percentage	6%	7%

Differences between batch maker and mixer 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.

Mixer operator example responsibilities.

Ensure HACCP, PPE, GMP's and specific procedures are followed at all times.
Follow instructions for tank preparation, and PPE.
Train to work with chemicals under OSHA regulations.
Unload trucks, charm testing, CIP milk tankers, computer.
Work in coordination with QA in testing lots of finish goods in qualifying products.
Ensure that food products are processes and prepare by following standards of cleanliness and hygiene.

Batch maker vs mixer operator skills

Common batch maker skills

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

Common mixer operator skills

Math, 12%
Food Safety, 8%
Cleanliness, 6%
Production Schedules, 6%
Basic Math, 6%
Mixers, 5%