Batch mixer vs granulator operator

The differences between batch mixers and granulator operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a granulator operator has an average salary of $38,668, which is higher than the $36,984 average annual salary of a batch mixer.

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

Batch mixer vs granulator operator overview

	Batch Mixer	Granulator Operator
Yearly salary	$36,984	$38,668
Hourly rate	$17.78	$18.59
Growth rate	4%	7%
Number of jobs	1,274	33,965
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 45%	High School Diploma, 30%
Average age	44	44
Years of experience	-	-

Batch mixer vs granulator operator salary

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

	Batch Mixer	Granulator Operator
Average salary	$36,984	$38,668
Salary range	Between $29,000 And $47,000	Between $31,000 And $47,000
Highest paying City	Lakewood, NJ	-
Highest paying state	Rhode Island	-
Best paying company	Ecolab	-
Best paying industry	Manufacturing	-

Differences between batch mixer and granulator operator education

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

	Batch Mixer	Granulator Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 45%	High School Diploma, 30%
Most common major	Business	Electrical Engineering
Most common college	-	-

Batch mixer vs granulator operator demographics

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

	Batch Mixer	Granulator Operator
Average age	44	44
Gender ratio	Male, 93.4% Female, 6.6%	Male, 91.2% Female, 8.8%
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, 8.8% Unknown, 3.9% Hispanic or Latino, 24.1% Asian, 3.8% White, 58.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
LGBT Percentage	7%	7%

Differences between batch mixer and granulator 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.

Granulator operator example responsibilities.

Maintain qualifications by keeping current with current GMP standards.
Follow all dress codes including wearing proper PPE for the job your doing.
Perform in-process testing on compression product, and perform AQL inspections on finish coated, encapsulate, & compress product.
Maintain proper personal hygiene as required by cGMP s. Demonstrate punctuality and sense of responsibility through adherence to department attendance guidelines.
Operate heavy machinery such as bobcat equipment and also operate and pave asphalt perform demolition work.

Batch mixer vs granulator operator skills

Common batch mixer skills

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

Common granulator operator skills

Basic Math, 40%
Sops, 22%
GMP, 12%
FDA, 8%
Dryers, 7%
Quality Checks, 3%