Fill plant operator vs filler operator

The differences between fill plant operators and filler operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a fill plant operator has an average salary of $40,027, which is higher than the $37,729 average annual salary of a filler operator.

The top three skills for a fill plant operator include OSHA, FDA and safety standards. The most important skills for a filler operator are quality checks, food safety, and pallets.

Fill plant operator vs filler operator overview

	Fill Plant Operator	Filler Operator
Yearly salary	$40,027	$37,729
Hourly rate	$19.24	$18.14
Growth rate	-7%	1%
Number of jobs	38,865	65,876
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 46%	High School Diploma, 46%
Average age	47	44
Years of experience	6	-

Fill plant operator vs filler operator salary

Fill plant operators and filler operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Fill Plant Operator	Filler Operator
Average salary	$40,027	$37,729
Salary range	Between $30,000 And $53,000	Between $30,000 And $46,000
Highest paying City	-	Saint Paul, MN
Highest paying state	-	Minnesota
Best paying company	-	Nestlé
Best paying industry	-	Health Care

Differences between fill plant operator and filler operator education

There are a few differences between a fill plant operator and a filler operator in terms of educational background:

	Fill Plant Operator	Filler Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 46%	High School Diploma, 46%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	Stanford University	-

Fill plant operator vs filler operator demographics

Here are the differences between fill plant operators' and filler operators' demographics:

	Fill Plant Operator	Filler Operator
Average age	47	44
Gender ratio	Male, 96.3% Female, 3.7%	Male, 68.7% Female, 31.3%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 7.8% Unknown, 4.9% Hispanic or Latino, 14.7% Asian, 5.0% White, 66.7% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%	Black or African American, 11.3% Unknown, 3.4% Hispanic or Latino, 18.7% Asian, 7.9% White, 57.5% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
LGBT Percentage	11%	5%

Differences between fill plant operator and filler operator duties and responsibilities

Fill plant operator example responsibilities.

Maintain buildings HVAC / lighting automation systems and make adjustments as needed for tenant's comfort and to manage energy consumption.
Train and complete FDA paper work.
Fill oxygen bottles and argon bottles.
Fill out daily package control records, as well as all FDA require paperwork.
Inspect and fill all high pressure and cryogenic cylinders including oxygen, nitrogen, argon, helium and carbon dioxide.
Prepare asphalt mixtures per customer requirements, load and unload tankers and monitor tanks and assist with paperwork

Filler operator example responsibilities.

Comply with all environmental regulations including GMP's, HACCP, and OSHA.
Ensure pallets are move with precision to appropriate location by using a manual or power pallet jack.
Perform required HACCP plan testing to insure safe quality product production.
Move pulling unit from one location to another (CDL).
Maintain a clean and safe environment while observing all PPE standards and precaution.
Perform CIP on machinery to ensure cleanliness and ensure the highest quality product.

Fill plant operator vs filler operator skills

Common fill plant operator skills

OSHA, 59%
FDA, 15%
Safety Standards, 12%
DOT, 6%
Medical Oxygen, 3%
Argon, 3%

Common filler operator skills

Quality Checks, 16%
Food Safety, 9%
Pallets, 7%
Basic Math, 7%
Math, 6%
PPE, 5%