Cylinder filler vs packaging operator

The differences between cylinder fillers and packaging operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a packaging operator has an average salary of $34,269, which is higher than the $34,203 average annual salary of a cylinder filler.

The top three skills for a cylinder filler include lot numbers, FDA and federal regulations. The most important skills for a packaging operator are basic math, math, and GMP.

Cylinder filler vs packaging operator overview

	Cylinder Filler	Packaging Operator
Yearly salary	$34,203	$34,269
Hourly rate	$16.44	$16.48
Growth rate	1%	-
Number of jobs	8,804	85,698
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 49%	High School Diploma, 39%
Average age	44	44
Years of experience	-	-

Cylinder filler vs packaging operator salary

Cylinder fillers and packaging operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Cylinder Filler	Packaging Operator
Average salary	$34,203	$34,269
Salary range	Between $26,000 And $43,000	Between $27,000 And $42,000
Highest paying City	-	Grand Forks, ND
Highest paying state	-	North Dakota
Best paying company	-	Nestlé
Best paying industry	-	Manufacturing

Differences between cylinder filler and packaging operator education

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

	Cylinder Filler	Packaging Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 49%	High School Diploma, 39%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Cylinder filler vs packaging operator demographics

Here are the differences between cylinder fillers' and packaging operators' demographics:

	Cylinder Filler	Packaging Operator
Average age	44	44
Gender ratio	Male, 97.0% Female, 3.0%	Male, 59.7% Female, 40.3%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 12.6% Unknown, 3.5% Hispanic or Latino, 16.7% Asian, 9.1% White, 56.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%	Black or African American, 10.3% Unknown, 3.4% Hispanic or Latino, 19.6% Asian, 7.8% White, 57.7% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
LGBT Percentage	5%	5%

Differences between cylinder filler and packaging operator duties and responsibilities

Cylinder filler example responsibilities.

Entrust to manage time, be courteous, and knowledgeable of the proper procedure upon an FDA audit.
Push button to start agitators thatblend ingredients.
Push button to start agitators that blend ingredients.
Prepare documentation records according to FDA and company procedures.
Execute daily warehouse operations-Fill propane tanks and various gas cylinders-Operate forklift-Maintain a log of daily assignments
Transport fill cylinders using motorize pallet jack to dock.

Packaging operator example responsibilities.

Manage the receipt and tracking of control substances as well as the DEA biennial inspection.
Print, inspect and fill iv bags.
Use of calipers and plug gauge for machine measuring.
Print and complete all paperwork according to DEA regulations.
Fill iv bags with solution clean very sanitary place.
Participate in basic ISO training for all hourly and salary employees.

Cylinder filler vs packaging operator skills

Common cylinder filler skills

Lot Numbers, 13%
FDA, 12%
Federal Regulations, 9%
Purchase Orders, 7%
Pressure Checks, 6%
Mathematical Calculations, 6%

Common packaging operator skills

Basic Math, 9%
Math, 8%
GMP, 8%
Quality Checks, 5%
Safety Procedures, 4%
Pallets, 4%