Dryer operator vs roaster operator

The differences between dryer operators and roaster operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a roaster operator has an average salary of $37,073, 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 a roaster operator are GMP, roasting, and pallets.

Dryer operator vs roaster operator overview

	Dryer Operator	Roaster Operator
Yearly salary	$36,131	$37,073
Hourly rate	$17.37	$17.82
Growth rate	4%	4%
Number of jobs	62,758	29,812
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 52%	High School Diploma, 70%
Average age	41	41
Years of experience	-	-

Dryer operator vs roaster operator salary

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

	Dryer Operator	Roaster Operator
Average salary	$36,131	$37,073
Salary range	Between $29,000 And $44,000	Between $27,000 And $49,000
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 roaster operator education

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

	Dryer Operator	Roaster Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 52%	High School Diploma, 70%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Dryer operator vs roaster operator demographics

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

	Dryer Operator	Roaster Operator
Average age	41	41
Gender ratio	Male, 82.9% Female, 17.1%	Male, 92.0% Female, 8.0%
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, 13.9% Unknown, 4.4% Hispanic or Latino, 19.3% Asian, 8.5% White, 52.2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.7%
LGBT Percentage	9%	9%

Differences between dryer operator and roaster 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.

Roaster operator example responsibilities.

Train several staff on production operations, including roasting and processing new inventory of coffee.
Monitor equipment and process; troubleshoot mechanical and electrical problems that affect quality or production and direct maintenance in repairs.
Execute daily operations of following all USDA regulations.

Dryer operator vs roaster operator skills

Common dryer operator skills

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

Common roaster operator skills

GMP, 28%
Roasting, 23%
Pallets, 12%
Safety Standards, 9%
Production Schedules, 8%
Processing Equipment, 7%