Lining machine operator vs filler operator

The differences between lining machine operators 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 $36,213 average annual salary of a lining machine operator.

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

Lining machine operator vs filler operator overview

	Lining Machine Operator	Filler Operator
Yearly salary	$36,213	$37,729
Hourly rate	$17.41	$18.14
Growth rate	-6%	1%
Number of jobs	87,609	65,876
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 53%	High School Diploma, 46%
Average age	44	44
Years of experience	-	-

Lining machine operator vs filler operator salary

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

	Lining Machine Operator	Filler Operator
Average salary	$36,213	$37,729
Salary range	Between $29,000 And $44,000	Between $30,000 And $46,000
Highest paying City	Lakeville, MN	Saint Paul, MN
Highest paying state	Kansas	Minnesota
Best paying company	PepsiCo	Nestlé
Best paying industry	Automotive	Health Care

Differences between lining machine operator and filler operator education

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

	Lining Machine Operator	Filler Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 53%	High School Diploma, 46%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Lining machine operator vs filler operator demographics

Here are the differences between lining machine operators' and filler operators' demographics:

	Lining Machine Operator	Filler Operator
Average age	44	44
Gender ratio	Male, 63.6% Female, 36.4%	Male, 68.7% Female, 31.3%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 11.9% Unknown, 3.4% Hispanic or Latino, 15.2% Asian, 7.3% White, 60.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%	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	5%	5%

Differences between lining machine operator and filler operator duties and responsibilities

Lining machine operator example responsibilities.

Experience with standards of daily operations (OSHA requirement on minimum/maximum practices, /ISO, GMP, PPE and MSDS).
Remove parts for cleaning using right PPE.
Lift workpieces to machines manually, using hoists.
Record GMP and safety information per shift for team log.
Operate extrusion line and supervise all elements of the production operation.
Test finish product by weighing, gauging and measuring according to company QA process standards.

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.

Lining machine operator vs filler operator skills

Common lining machine operator skills

Safety Procedures, 13%
Quality Checks, 12%
Assembly Line, 12%
Basic Math, 10%
Product Quality, 6%
Machine Operation, 5%

Common filler operator skills

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

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Updated January 8, 2025

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