Mixer operator vs batch mixer

The differences between mixer operators and batch mixers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a batch mixer has an average salary of $36,984, which is higher than the $36,250 average annual salary of a mixer operator.

The top three skills for a mixer operator include math, food safety and cleanliness. The most important skills for a batch mixer are quality standards, GMP, and processing equipment.

Mixer operator vs batch mixer overview

	Mixer Operator	Batch Mixer
Yearly salary	$36,250	$36,984
Hourly rate	$17.43	$17.78
Growth rate	4%	4%
Number of jobs	51,281	1,274
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 52%	High School Diploma, 45%
Average age	44	44
Years of experience	-	-

Mixer operator vs batch mixer salary

Mixer operators and batch mixers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Mixer Operator	Batch Mixer
Average salary	$36,250	$36,984
Salary range	Between $29,000 And $45,000	Between $29,000 And $47,000
Highest paying City	Schaumburg, IL	Lakewood, NJ
Highest paying state	Maine	Rhode Island
Best paying company	H.B. Fuller	Ecolab
Best paying industry	Manufacturing	Manufacturing

Differences between mixer operator and batch mixer education

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

	Mixer Operator	Batch Mixer
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 52%	High School Diploma, 45%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Mixer operator vs batch mixer demographics

Here are the differences between mixer operators' and batch mixers' demographics:

	Mixer Operator	Batch Mixer
Average age	44	44
Gender ratio	Male, 90.0% Female, 10.0%	Male, 93.4% Female, 6.6%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 9.8% Unknown, 3.9% Hispanic or Latino, 19.5% Asian, 4.6% White, 61.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%	Black or African American, 8.8% Unknown, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, 22.1% Asian, 4.0% White, 59.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
LGBT Percentage	7%	7%

Differences between mixer operator and batch mixer duties and responsibilities

Mixer operator example responsibilities.

Ensure HACCP, PPE, GMP's and specific procedures are followed at all times.
Follow instructions for tank preparation, and PPE.
Train to work with chemicals under OSHA regulations.
Unload trucks, charm testing, CIP milk tankers, computer.
Work in coordination with QA in testing lots of finish goods in qualifying products.
Ensure that food products are processes and prepare by following standards of cleanliness and hygiene.

Batch mixer example responsibilities.

Follow all regulations such as; GMP, FDA, and OSHA requirements.
Work in appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
Verify and document calculations perform by other batch mixers.
Have excellent math skills to gatherrequir ingredients to set specifications.
Produce a quality product in a clean and safe environment within the standards and practices set forth by employer and USDA.
Fill batch tanks with powder and liquid materials to be transfer to the spray dryer feed line.

Mixer operator vs batch mixer skills

Common mixer operator skills

Math, 12%
Food Safety, 8%
Cleanliness, 6%
Production Schedules, 6%
Basic Math, 6%
Mixers, 5%

Common batch mixer skills

Quality Standards, 32%
GMP, 19%
Processing Equipment, 12%
Mixers, 12%
PPE, 10%
QC, 7%