Bulk sugar handler vs multi-skilled operator

The differences between bulk sugar handlers and multi-skilled operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a multi-skilled operator has an average salary of $39,626, which is higher than the $33,258 average annual salary of a bulk sugar handler.

The top three skills for a bulk sugar handler include customer orders, PPE and rail cars. The most important skills for a multi-skilled operator are quality checks, quality standards, and production equipment.

Bulk sugar handler vs multi-skilled operator overview

	Bulk Sugar Handler	Multi-Skilled Operator
Yearly salary	$33,258	$39,626
Hourly rate	$15.99	$19.05
Growth rate	6%	7%
Number of jobs	26,360	53,629
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 47%	High School Diploma, 36%
Average age	43	43
Years of experience	-	-

Bulk sugar handler vs multi-skilled operator salary

Bulk sugar handlers and multi-skilled operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Bulk Sugar Handler	Multi-Skilled Operator
Average salary	$33,258	$39,626
Salary range	Between $22,000 And $48,000	Between $31,000 And $50,000
Highest paying City	-	Kent, WA
Highest paying state	-	Minnesota
Best paying company	-	Nestlé
Best paying industry	-	Pharmaceutical

Differences between bulk sugar handler and multi-skilled operator education

There are a few differences between a bulk sugar handler and a multi-skilled operator in terms of educational background:

	Bulk Sugar Handler	Multi-Skilled Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 47%	High School Diploma, 36%
Most common major	Criminal Justice	Business
Most common college	-	-

Bulk sugar handler vs multi-skilled operator demographics

Here are the differences between bulk sugar handlers' and multi-skilled operators' demographics:

	Bulk Sugar Handler	Multi-Skilled Operator
Average age	43	43
Gender ratio	Male, 92.5% Female, 7.5%	Male, 79.8% Female, 20.2%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 9.6% Unknown, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, 21.3% Asian, 5.3% White, 58.5% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%	Black or African American, 11.4% Unknown, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 20.0% Asian, 7.7% White, 55.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
LGBT Percentage	5%	5%

Differences between bulk sugar handler and multi-skilled operator duties and responsibilities

Bulk sugar handler example responsibilities.

Follow all FDA and EHS policies and procedures that relate to assign job.
Place orders on pallets, shrink wrap, label then load into truck with forklift for delivery the next day.
Work in many production capacities on a fast pace production line setting making fiberglass shingle roofing.

Multi-skilled operator example responsibilities.

Experience following procedures and managing GMP documentation.
Operate overhead cranes, forklifts, and manipulators.
Operate CNC machines (machinist) at the production line.
Machine parts to specifications using machines such as lathes, milling, CNC machines.
Operate heavy machinery such as bobcat equipment and also operate and pave asphalt perform demolition work.
Unload trailers with new deliveries with crane.

Bulk sugar handler vs multi-skilled operator skills

Common bulk sugar handler skills

Customer Orders, 37%
PPE, 30%
Rail Cars, 27%
Computer System, 6%

Common multi-skilled operator skills

Quality Checks, 13%
Quality Standards, 10%
Production Equipment, 9%
Safety Standards, 7%
Hand Tools, 6%
PPE, 6%

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