Dispenser operator vs multi-skilled operator

The differences between dispenser operators 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 $37,286 average annual salary of a dispenser operator.

The top three skills for a dispenser operator include GMP, FDA and . The most important skills for a multi-skilled operator are quality checks, quality standards, and production equipment.

Dispenser operator vs multi-skilled operator overview

	Dispenser Operator	Multi-Skilled Operator
Yearly salary	$37,286	$39,626
Hourly rate	$17.93	$19.05
Growth rate	2%	7%
Number of jobs	30,991	53,629
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 36%	High School Diploma, 36%
Average age	43	43
Years of experience	-	-

Dispenser operator vs multi-skilled operator salary

Dispenser operators and multi-skilled operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Dispenser Operator	Multi-Skilled Operator
Average salary	$37,286	$39,626
Salary range	Between $29,000 And $46,000	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 dispenser operator and multi-skilled operator education

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

	Dispenser Operator	Multi-Skilled Operator
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 36%	High School Diploma, 36%
Most common major	Chemistry	Business
Most common college	-	-

Dispenser operator vs multi-skilled operator demographics

Here are the differences between dispenser operators' and multi-skilled operators' demographics:

	Dispenser Operator	Multi-Skilled Operator
Average age	43	43
Gender ratio	Male, 72.6% Female, 27.4%	Male, 79.8% Female, 20.2%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 11.3% Unknown, 4.0% Hispanic or Latino, 26.6% Asian, 7.3% White, 50.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%	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 dispenser operator and multi-skilled operator duties and responsibilities

Dispenser operator example responsibilities.

Experience following procedures and managing GMP documentation.
Maintain proper personal hygiene as required by cGMP s. Demonstrate punctuality and sense of responsibility through adherence to department attendance guidelines.
Operate multiple printing and bindery machines UV roll coat machine/cutter/ink jet/stitcher

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.

Dispenser operator vs multi-skilled operator skills

Common dispenser operator skills

GMP, 77%
FDA, 23%

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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