Bottle machine operator vs pack machine operator

The differences between bottle machine operators and pack machine operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a bottle machine operator has an average salary of $35,369, which is higher than the $35,157 average annual salary of a pack machine operator.

The top three skills for a bottle machine operator include GMP, production equipment and quality checks. The most important skills for a pack machine operator are basic math, defective products, and team-oriented environment.

Bottle machine operator vs pack machine operator overview

	Bottle Machine Operator	Pack Machine Operator
Yearly salary	$35,369	$35,157
Hourly rate	$17.00	$16.90
Growth rate	-	7%
Number of jobs	61,596	68,876
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 44%	High School Diploma, 54%
Average age	44	44
Years of experience	-	-

Bottle machine operator vs pack machine operator salary

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

	Bottle Machine Operator	Pack Machine Operator
Average salary	$35,369	$35,157
Salary range	Between $28,000 And $43,000	Between $28,000 And $43,000
Highest paying City	-	Minneapolis, MN
Highest paying state	-	North Dakota
Best paying company	-	Reser's Fine Foods
Best paying industry	-	Manufacturing

Differences between bottle machine operator and pack machine operator education

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

	Bottle Machine Operator	Pack Machine Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 44%	High School Diploma, 54%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Bottle machine operator vs pack machine operator demographics

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

	Bottle Machine Operator	Pack Machine Operator
Average age	44	44
Gender ratio	Male, 71.8% Female, 28.2%	Male, 53.6% Female, 46.4%
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, 12.2% Unknown, 3.4% Hispanic or Latino, 16.3% Asian, 7.4% White, 59.5% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
LGBT Percentage	5%	5%

Differences between bottle machine operator and pack machine 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.

Pack machine operator example responsibilities.

Insure that products pass inspection according to FDA contracts.
Perform CIP procedures on machinery when changing yogurt brands.
Maintain and operate machine and equipment quality control FDA approval identify good or bad parts
Observe quality of finish parts to prevent oversight by packer/inspector & prevent QA direction to rework/reinspect.
Perform QA checks, rework when need, cleaning, and transporting cages to the cooler.
Review other inspectors GMP forms; verify calibration and functionality of GMP instrumentation perform in-process tests and product audits.

Bottle machine operator vs pack machine 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 pack machine operator skills

Basic Math, 12%
Defective Products, 8%
Team-Oriented Environment, 7%
Quality Checks, 7%
Safety Procedures, 6%
Math, 6%

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