Grain elevator operator vs cement loader

The differences between grain elevator operators and cement loaders 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 $33,598 average annual salary of a cement loader.

Grain elevator operator vs cement loader overview

	Grain Elevator Operator	Cement Loader
Yearly salary	$38,730	$33,598
Hourly rate	$18.62	$16.15
Growth rate	7%	7%
Number of jobs	36,730	2,880
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 45%	High School Diploma, 100%
Average age	41	41
Years of experience	-	-

Grain elevator operator vs cement loader salary

Grain elevator operators and cement loaders have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Grain Elevator Operator	Cement Loader
Average salary	$38,730	$33,598
Salary range	Between $30,000 And $49,000	Between $25,000 And $45,000
Highest paying City	Hickory, NC	-
Highest paying state	Minnesota	-
Best paying company	General Mills	-
Best paying industry	Finance	-

Differences between grain elevator operator and cement loader education

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

	Grain Elevator Operator	Cement Loader
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 45%	High School Diploma, 100%
Most common major	Business	Drafting And Design
Most common college	-	-

Grain elevator operator vs cement loader demographics

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

	Grain Elevator Operator	Cement Loader
Average age	41	41
Gender ratio	Male, 92.0% Female, 8.0%	Male, 91.7% Female, 8.3%
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 grain elevator operator and cement loader duties and responsibilities

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.

Cement loader example responsibilities.

Prepare pallets by following prescribe stacking arrangements and properly tag pallets.
Assure accurate counts of bake good is properly count for and load in the correct depot.

Grain elevator operator vs cement loader skills

Common grain elevator operator skills

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

Common cement loader skills

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Updated January 8, 2025

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