Bulk plant operator vs chemical mixer

The differences between bulk plant operators and chemical 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 $36,734 average annual salary of a chemical mixer.

The top three skills for a bulk plant operator include math, CDL and pallets. The most important skills for a chemical mixer are safety standards, OSHA, and mixers.

Bulk plant operator vs chemical mixer overview

	Bulk Plant Operator	Chemical Mixer
Yearly salary	$38,791	$36,734
Hourly rate	$18.65	$17.66
Growth rate	-7%	5%
Number of jobs	39,147	3,435
Job satisfaction	2	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 52%	High School Diploma, 63%
Average age	44	44
Years of experience	-	-

Bulk plant operator vs chemical mixer salary

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

	Bulk Plant Operator	Chemical Mixer
Average salary	$38,791	$36,734
Salary range	Between $29,000 And $51,000	Between $28,000 And $46,000
Highest paying City	-	Chaska, MN
Highest paying state	-	Minnesota
Best paying company	-	Axalta
Best paying industry	-	Manufacturing

Differences between bulk plant operator and chemical mixer education

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

	Bulk Plant Operator	Chemical Mixer
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 52%	High School Diploma, 63%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Bulk plant operator vs chemical mixer demographics

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

	Bulk Plant Operator	Chemical Mixer
Average age	44	44
Gender ratio	Male, 96.6% Female, 3.4%	Male, 93.7% Female, 6.3%
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, 9.9% Unknown, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, 18.9% Asian, 4.1% White, 61.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
LGBT Percentage	7%	7%

Differences between bulk plant operator and chemical 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.

Chemical mixer example responsibilities.

Work at the Dow site.
Adhere to FRA and OSHA regulations.
Manufacture batches according to ICR and GMP procedures.
Assist Dow operators with adding of raw materials into product as needed.
Test samples for specific gravity, using hydrometers, or send samples to laboratories for testing.
Complete daily paper work of production, work within a team environment, and adhere to GMP's.

Bulk plant operator vs chemical mixer skills

Common bulk plant operator skills

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

Common chemical mixer skills

Safety Standards, 8%
OSHA, 8%
Mixers, 8%
Mix Chemicals, 7%
Mathematics, 7%
PPE, 6%