Elevator operator vs grain elevator operator

The differences between elevator operators and grain elevator operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a grain elevator operator has an average salary of $38,730, which is higher than the $36,944 average annual salary of an elevator operator.

The top three skills for an elevator operator include customer service, harvest and governmental regulations. The most important skills for a grain elevator operator are harvest, ladders, and grain elevator.

Elevator operator vs grain elevator operator overview

	Elevator Operator	Grain Elevator Operator
Yearly salary	$36,944	$38,730
Hourly rate	$17.76	$18.62
Growth rate	7%	7%
Number of jobs	31,248	36,730
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 45%	High School Diploma, 45%
Average age	41	41
Years of experience	-	-

Elevator operator vs grain elevator operator salary

Elevator operators and grain elevator operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Elevator Operator	Grain Elevator Operator
Average salary	$36,944	$38,730
Salary range	Between $25,000 And $52,000	Between $30,000 And $49,000
Highest paying City	Moorhead, MN	Hickory, NC
Highest paying state	Minnesota	Minnesota
Best paying company	Bunge	General Mills
Best paying industry	Manufacturing	Finance

Differences between elevator operator and grain elevator operator education

There are a few differences between an elevator operator and a grain elevator operator in terms of educational background:

	Elevator Operator	Grain Elevator Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 45%	High School Diploma, 45%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Elevator operator vs grain elevator operator demographics

Here are the differences between elevator operators' and grain elevator operators' demographics:

	Elevator Operator	Grain Elevator Operator
Average age	41	41
Gender ratio	Male, 81.8% Female, 18.2%	Male, 92.0% Female, 8.0%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 6.7% Unknown, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, 13.8% Asian, 0.8% White, 73.5% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%	Black or African American, 6.7% Unknown, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, 13.8% Asian, 0.8% White, 73.5% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
LGBT Percentage	4%	4%

Differences between elevator operator and grain elevator operator duties and responsibilities

Elevator operator example responsibilities.

Evaluate, run and dry grain including inventory and tracking.
Operate a harvest shuttle elevator at the start of the almond season
Cross training has been provide for operating a diesel locomotive and bobcat.
Maintain cleanliness to work environment by sweeping, mopping and wiping down surfaces.
Experience unloading trucks, fixing legs and conveyers, using dryers, and other things
Load all commodities to spec for end user at best capabilities of the facility.

Grain elevator operator example responsibilities.

Work as a grain elevator operator for summer harvest
Help to design conveyance dollies which reduce assembly walk time and save space.
Perform job tasks in a safe manner in compliance with ADM safety programs and procedures.
Used agris while loading, also have telehandler and bobcat experience, also have grain grading experience
Drive and operate grain truck and semis, tractors, skid steers, augers, conveyors.
Repair machinery including: maintence payloaders skik loaders and forklifts.

Elevator operator vs grain elevator operator skills

Common elevator operator skills

Customer Service, 17%
Harvest, 16%
Governmental Regulations, 10%
General Appearance, 8%
Grain Elevator, 7%
Safety Procedures, 6%

Common grain elevator operator skills

Harvest, 24%
Ladders, 13%
Grain Elevator, 12%
Measure Materials, 8%
Routine Maintenance, 7%
Logistics, 6%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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