Bulk plant operator vs batch mixer

The differences between bulk plant operators and batch mixers 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 $36,984 average annual salary of a batch mixer.

The top three skills for a bulk plant operator include math, CDL and pallets. The most important skills for a batch mixer are quality standards, GMP, and processing equipment.

Bulk plant operator vs batch mixer overview

	Bulk Plant Operator	Batch Mixer
Yearly salary	$38,791	$36,984
Hourly rate	$18.65	$17.78
Growth rate	-7%	4%
Number of jobs	39,147	1,274
Job satisfaction	2	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 52%	High School Diploma, 45%
Average age	44	44
Years of experience	-	-

Bulk plant operator vs batch mixer salary

Bulk plant operators and batch mixers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Bulk Plant Operator	Batch Mixer
Average salary	$38,791	$36,984
Salary range	Between $29,000 And $51,000	Between $29,000 And $47,000
Highest paying City	-	Lakewood, NJ
Highest paying state	-	Rhode Island
Best paying company	-	Ecolab
Best paying industry	-	Manufacturing

Differences between bulk plant operator and batch mixer education

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

	Bulk Plant Operator	Batch Mixer
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 52%	High School Diploma, 45%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Bulk plant operator vs batch mixer demographics

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

	Bulk Plant Operator	Batch Mixer
Average age	44	44
Gender ratio	Male, 96.6% Female, 3.4%	Male, 93.4% Female, 6.6%
Race ratio	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%	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%
LGBT Percentage	7%	7%

Differences between bulk plant operator and batch mixer duties and responsibilities

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.

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.

Bulk plant operator vs batch mixer skills

Common bulk plant operator skills

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

Common batch mixer skills

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