Coater operator vs filler operator

The differences between coater 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 $36,659 average annual salary of a coater operator.

The top three skills for a coater operator include math, safety procedures and basic math. The most important skills for a filler operator are quality checks, food safety, and pallets.

Coater operator vs filler operator overview

	Coater Operator	Filler Operator
Yearly salary	$36,659	$37,729
Hourly rate	$17.62	$18.14
Growth rate	2%	1%
Number of jobs	60,454	65,876
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 47%	High School Diploma, 46%
Average age	42	44
Years of experience	4	-

Coater operator vs filler operator salary

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

	Coater Operator	Filler Operator
Average salary	$36,659	$37,729
Salary range	Between $30,000 And $44,000	Between $30,000 And $46,000
Highest paying City	Nashua, NH	Saint Paul, MN
Highest paying state	Oregon	Minnesota
Best paying company	Sanmina	Nestlé
Best paying industry	Technology	Health Care

Differences between coater operator and filler operator education

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

	Coater Operator	Filler Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 47%	High School Diploma, 46%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Coater operator vs filler operator demographics

Here are the differences between coater operators' and filler operators' demographics:

	Coater Operator	Filler Operator
Average age	42	44
Gender ratio	Male, 82.2% Female, 17.8%	Male, 68.7% Female, 31.3%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 11.4% Unknown, 4.0% Hispanic or Latino, 20.9% Asian, 3.4% White, 59.7% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%	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	4%	5%

Differences between coater operator and filler operator duties and responsibilities

Coater operator example responsibilities.

Work in clean room under strict ISO Certified/GMP conditions.
Measure completed work to verify conformance to specifications using micrometers and calipers.
Perform repair and preventive maintenance on machinery including cleaning, oiling and adjusting.

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.

Coater operator vs filler operator skills

Common coater operator skills

Math, 10%
Safety Procedures, 9%
Basic Math, 8%
Production Schedules, 8%
Hand Tools, 7%
Quality Standards, 6%

Common filler operator skills

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