Blender operator vs bulk plant operator

The differences between blender operators and bulk plant operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a bulk plant operator has an average salary of $38,791, which is higher than the $35,598 average annual salary of a blender operator.

The top three skills for a blender operator include basic math, math and food safety. The most important skills for a bulk plant operator are math, CDL, and pallets.

Blender operator vs bulk plant operator overview

	Blender Operator	Bulk Plant Operator
Yearly salary	$35,598	$38,791
Hourly rate	$17.11	$18.65
Growth rate	2%	-7%
Number of jobs	58,691	39,147
Job satisfaction	3	2
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 51%	High School Diploma, 52%
Average age	44	44
Years of experience	-	-

Blender operator vs bulk plant operator salary

Blender operators and bulk plant operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Blender Operator	Bulk Plant Operator
Average salary	$35,598	$38,791
Salary range	Between $28,000 And $44,000	Between $29,000 And $51,000
Highest paying City	Council Bluffs, IA	-
Highest paying state	Minnesota	-
Best paying company	Kemps	-
Best paying industry	Energy	-

Differences between blender operator and bulk plant operator education

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

	Blender Operator	Bulk Plant Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 51%	High School Diploma, 52%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Blender operator vs bulk plant operator demographics

Here are the differences between blender operators' and bulk plant operators' demographics:

	Blender Operator	Bulk Plant Operator
Average age	44	44
Gender ratio	Male, 91.7% Female, 8.3%	Male, 96.6% Female, 3.4%
Race ratio	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%	Black or African American, 8.3% Unknown, 4.1% Hispanic or Latino, 27.2% Asian, 3.5% White, 56.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
LGBT Percentage	7%	7%

Differences between blender operator and bulk plant operator duties and responsibilities

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.

Bulk plant operator example responsibilities.

Maintain buildings HVAC / lighting automation systems and make adjustments as needed for tenant's comfort and to manage energy consumption.
Work with dispatch with inventory and order what is needed.
Perform HSE safety stand downs as necessary and adhere to company standards.
Participate or lead safety meetings, hazard hunts and ensures JSA's are follow
Hold safety meeting, review JSA, rig up equipment and perform job safely and successfully.
Confer with customers or supervising personnel in order to address questions, problems and request for service or equipment.

Blender operator vs bulk plant operator skills

Common blender operator skills

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

Common bulk plant operator skills

Math, 20%
CDL, 9%
Pallets, 7%
Troubleshoot Equipment, 6%
Rail Cars, 6%
Bulk Trucks, 6%