Filler vs filler operator

The differences between fillers and filler operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a filler operator has an average salary of $37,729, which is higher than the $34,029 average annual salary of a filler.

The top three skills for a filler include pallets, GMP and safety procedures. The most important skills for a filler operator are quality checks, food safety, and pallets.

Filler vs filler operator overview

	Filler	Filler Operator
Yearly salary	$34,029	$37,729
Hourly rate	$16.36	$18.14
Growth rate	1%	1%
Number of jobs	9,308	65,876
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 43%	High School Diploma, 46%
Average age	38	44
Years of experience	-	-

Filler vs filler operator salary

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

	Filler	Filler Operator
Average salary	$34,029	$37,729
Salary range	Between $27,000 And $42,000	Between $30,000 And $46,000
Highest paying City	San Francisco, CA	Saint Paul, MN
Highest paying state	Hawaii	Minnesota
Best paying company	Dairy Farmers of America	Nestlé
Best paying industry	Manufacturing	Health Care

Differences between filler and filler operator education

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

	Filler	Filler Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 43%	High School Diploma, 46%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Filler vs filler operator demographics

Here are the differences between fillers' and filler operators' demographics:

	Filler	Filler Operator
Average age	38	44
Gender ratio	Male, 62.8% Female, 37.2%	Male, 68.7% Female, 31.3%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 8.6% Unknown, 5.3% Hispanic or Latino, 19.4% Asian, 6.7% White, 59.2% 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	6%	5%

Differences between filler and filler operator duties and responsibilities

Filler example responsibilities.

Manage the receipt and tracking of control substances as well as the DEA biennial inspection.
Certify to fill propane through railroad commission.
Perform all duties in compliance with OSHA regulations.
Inspect valves for correct CGA connection and pressure relief device.
Train in use of walking forklifts and electric pallet jacks.
Turn valve to drain mix ingredients into drums, filler machine, or storage tanks.

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.

Filler vs filler operator skills

Common filler skills

Pallets, 14%
GMP, 12%
Safety Procedures, 7%
Filling Equipment, 7%
CIP, 7%
Production Equipment, 7%

Common filler operator skills

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