Bottle machine operator vs filler operator

The differences between bottle machine operators and filler operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a filler operator has an average salary of $37,729, which is higher than the $35,369 average annual salary of a bottle machine operator.

The top three skills for a bottle machine operator include GMP, production equipment and quality checks. The most important skills for a filler operator are quality checks, food safety, and pallets.

Bottle machine operator vs filler operator overview

	Bottle Machine Operator	Filler Operator
Yearly salary	$35,369	$37,729
Hourly rate	$17.00	$18.14
Growth rate	-	1%
Number of jobs	61,596	65,876
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 44%	High School Diploma, 46%
Average age	44	44
Years of experience	-	-

Bottle machine operator vs filler operator salary

Bottle machine operators and filler operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Bottle Machine Operator	Filler Operator
Average salary	$35,369	$37,729
Salary range	Between $28,000 And $43,000	Between $30,000 And $46,000
Highest paying City	-	Saint Paul, MN
Highest paying state	-	Minnesota
Best paying company	-	Nestlé
Best paying industry	-	Health Care

Differences between bottle machine operator and filler operator education

There are a few differences between a bottle machine operator and a filler operator in terms of educational background:

	Bottle Machine Operator	Filler Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 44%	High School Diploma, 46%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Bottle machine operator vs filler operator demographics

Here are the differences between bottle machine operators' and filler operators' demographics:

	Bottle Machine Operator	Filler Operator
Average age	44	44
Gender ratio	Male, 71.8% Female, 28.2%	Male, 68.7% Female, 31.3%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 12.0% Unknown, 3.6% Hispanic or Latino, 16.9% Asian, 7.8% White, 58.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.3%	Black or African American, 11.3% Unknown, 3.4% Hispanic or Latino, 18.7% Asian, 7.9% White, 57.5% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
LGBT Percentage	5%	5%

Differences between bottle machine operator and filler operator duties and responsibilities

Bottle machine operator example responsibilities.

Operate filler machine, follow GMP's.
Control & troubleshoot automate extrusion line adjusting speed & feed, monitoring temperature, & finish material specification per customers order.
Experience in using RF equipment for shipping and making license plates for store inventory.
Load materials and products into package processing equipment using a forklift, RF scanner and pallet jack.
Overlook daily operations of single/twin screw extruders and packaging of finish product.

Filler operator example responsibilities.

Comply with all environmental regulations including GMP's, HACCP, and OSHA.
Ensure pallets are move with precision to appropriate location by using a manual or power pallet jack.
Perform required HACCP plan testing to insure safe quality product production.
Move pulling unit from one location to another (CDL).
Maintain a clean and safe environment while observing all PPE standards and precaution.
Perform CIP on machinery to ensure cleanliness and ensure the highest quality product.

Bottle machine operator vs filler operator skills

Common bottle machine operator skills

GMP, 31%
Production Equipment, 28%
Quality Checks, 23%
Production Floor, 9%
Line Equipment, 4%
Machine Operation, 3%

Common filler operator skills

Quality Checks, 16%
Food Safety, 9%
Pallets, 7%
Basic Math, 7%
Math, 6%
PPE, 5%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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