Blender vs granulator operator

The differences between blenders 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 $33,703 average annual salary of a blender.

The top three skills for a blender include math, basic math and hand tools. The most important skills for a granulator operator are basic math, sops, and GMP.

Blender vs granulator operator overview

	Blender	Granulator Operator
Yearly salary	$33,703	$38,668
Hourly rate	$16.20	$18.59
Growth rate	4%	7%
Number of jobs	993	33,965
Job satisfaction	3	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 44%	High School Diploma, 30%
Average age	44	44
Years of experience	-	-

Blender vs granulator operator salary

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

	Blender	Granulator Operator
Average salary	$33,703	$38,668
Salary range	Between $27,000 And $41,000	Between $31,000 And $47,000
Highest paying City	Andover, MN	-
Highest paying state	Minnesota	-
Best paying company	Reckitt Benckiser	-
Best paying industry	Agriculture	-

Differences between blender and granulator operator education

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

	Blender	Granulator Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 44%	High School Diploma, 30%
Most common major	Business	Electrical Engineering
Most common college	-	-

Blender vs granulator operator demographics

Here are the differences between blenders' and granulator operators' demographics:

	Blender	Granulator Operator
Average age	44	44
Gender ratio	Male, 89.8% Female, 10.2%	Male, 91.2% Female, 8.8%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 8.3% Unknown, 4.1% Hispanic or Latino, 20.6% Asian, 4.4% White, 61.7% 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 blender and granulator operator duties and responsibilities

Blender example responsibilities.

Maintain batch records for QC & FDA.
Require to use proper PPE when need.
do sensory checks on finish product to meet FDA approval.
Execute daily operations of CIP's to production tanks and lines.
Blend tea and botanical infusions, practicing GMP and food safety standards.
Perform all require quality control batch test as outlined in QA specifications.

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.

Blender vs granulator operator skills

Common blender skills

Math, 11%
Basic Math, 10%
Hand Tools, 7%
Safety Procedures, 6%
GMP, 5%
Production Lines, 4%

Common granulator operator skills

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