Batch mixer vs blender operator

The differences between batch mixers and blender operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a batch mixer has an average salary of $36,984, which is higher than the $35,598 average annual salary of a blender operator.

The top three skills for a batch mixer include quality standards, GMP and processing equipment. The most important skills for a blender operator are basic math, math, and food safety.

Batch mixer vs blender operator overview

	Batch Mixer	Blender Operator
Yearly salary	$36,984	$35,598
Hourly rate	$17.78	$17.11
Growth rate	4%	2%
Number of jobs	1,274	58,691
Job satisfaction	-	3
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 45%	High School Diploma, 51%
Average age	44	44
Years of experience	-	-

Batch mixer vs blender operator salary

Batch mixers and blender operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Batch Mixer	Blender Operator
Average salary	$36,984	$35,598
Salary range	Between $29,000 And $47,000	Between $28,000 And $44,000
Highest paying City	Lakewood, NJ	Council Bluffs, IA
Highest paying state	Rhode Island	Minnesota
Best paying company	Ecolab	Kemps
Best paying industry	Manufacturing	Energy

Differences between batch mixer and blender operator education

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

	Batch Mixer	Blender Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 45%	High School Diploma, 51%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Batch mixer vs blender operator demographics

Here are the differences between batch mixers' and blender operators' demographics:

	Batch Mixer	Blender Operator
Average age	44	44
Gender ratio	Male, 93.4% Female, 6.6%	Male, 91.7% Female, 8.3%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 8.8% Unknown, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, 22.1% Asian, 4.0% White, 59.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%	Black or African American, 9.2% Unknown, 3.9% Hispanic or Latino, 23.6% Asian, 4.3% White, 58.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
LGBT Percentage	7%	7%

Differences between batch mixer and blender operator duties and responsibilities

Batch mixer example responsibilities.

Follow all regulations such as; GMP, FDA, and OSHA requirements.
Work in appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
Verify and document calculations perform by other batch mixers.
Have excellent math skills to gatherrequir ingredients to set specifications.
Produce a quality product in a clean and safe environment within the standards and practices set forth by employer and USDA.
Fill batch tanks with powder and liquid materials to be transfer to the spray dryer feed line.

Blender operator example responsibilities.

Train in FDA GMP guidelines to insure safety, quality and purity product characteristics throughout the manufacturing processes.
Comply with FAA regulatory and ISO requirements.
Improve daily functions which require GMP certification by creating and implementing new processes and procedures.
Comply with all FDA and OSHA regulations to ensure a cleanly and sage work environment.
Follow recipes, mix products, transfer to tankers, CIP of all mix tanks and lines
Analyze failed components to determine reasons for imperfections and record results for review by QA manager.

Batch mixer vs blender operator skills

Common batch mixer skills

Quality Standards, 32%
GMP, 19%
Processing Equipment, 12%
Mixers, 12%
PPE, 10%
QC, 7%

Common blender operator skills

Basic Math, 8%
Math, 8%
Food Safety, 8%
Pallets, 6%
GMP, 5%
Cleanliness, 4%