Dryer operator vs instantizer operator

The differences between dryer operators and instantizer operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, an instantizer operator has an average salary of $38,641, which is higher than the $36,131 average annual salary of a dryer operator.

The top three skills for a dryer operator include CIP, GMP and minor maintenance. The most important skills for an instantizer operator are instant replay, , and .

Dryer operator vs instantizer operator overview

	Dryer Operator	Instantizer Operator
Yearly salary	$36,131	$38,641
Hourly rate	$17.37	$18.58
Growth rate	4%	4%
Number of jobs	62,758	30,199
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 52%	Bachelor's Degree, 100%
Average age	41	41
Years of experience	-	-

Dryer operator vs instantizer operator salary

Dryer operators and instantizer operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Dryer Operator	Instantizer Operator
Average salary	$36,131	$38,641
Salary range	Between $29,000 And $44,000	Between $26,000 And $56,000
Highest paying City	Billings, MT	-
Highest paying state	Vermont	-
Best paying company	Dairy Farmers of America	-
Best paying industry	Agriculture	-

Differences between dryer operator and instantizer operator education

There are a few differences between a dryer operator and an instantizer operator in terms of educational background:

	Dryer Operator	Instantizer Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 52%	Bachelor's Degree, 100%
Most common major	Business	Communication
Most common college	-	-

Dryer operator vs instantizer operator demographics

Here are the differences between dryer operators' and instantizer operators' demographics:

	Dryer Operator	Instantizer Operator
Average age	41	41
Gender ratio	Male, 82.9% Female, 17.1%	Male, 58.3% Female, 41.7%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 13.8% Unknown, 4.4% Hispanic or Latino, 19.1% Asian, 8.4% White, 52.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.7%	Black or African American, 10.2% Unknown, 4.4% Hispanic or Latino, 20.4% Asian, 7.3% White, 56.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.6%
LGBT Percentage	9%	9%

Differences between dryer operator and instantizer operator duties and responsibilities

Dryer operator example responsibilities.

Manage distillation process to determine product specification compliance, and prepare unit for shutdown or turnaround process.
Involve in cleanup for USDA inspections.
Move to the assembly department building electrical panels, installing electrical panels, installing various electrical devices on new centrifuges.
Comply with OSHA when writing permits, LOTO, confine space, and when following all procedures.
Make equipment rounds, write safe work permits, and LOTO on relate equipment to be work.
Overlook daily operations of single/twin screw extruders and packaging of finish product.

Instantizer operator example responsibilities.

Manage the master calendar and schedule resources such as communication equipment, weapons, transportation and ammunition forecast and delivery.
Monitor equipment and process; troubleshoot mechanical and electrical problems that affect quality or production and direct maintenance in repairs.
Check ph, titrations, tank levels, screens and carbon amount for the CIL circuit

Dryer operator vs instantizer operator skills

Common dryer operator skills

CIP, 13%
GMP, 13%
Minor Maintenance, 7%
Safety Rules, 7%
OSHA, 7%
FDA, 6%

Common instantizer operator skills

Instant Replay, 100%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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