Nester vs filler operator

The differences between nesters and filler operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a nester has an average salary of $44,455, which is higher than the $37,729 average annual salary of a filler operator.

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

Nester vs filler operator overview

	Nester	Filler Operator
Yearly salary	$44,455	$37,729
Hourly rate	$21.37	$18.14
Growth rate	-	1%
Number of jobs	389	65,876
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 60%	High School Diploma, 46%
Average age	44	44
Years of experience	-	-

Nester vs filler operator salary

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

	Nester	Filler Operator
Average salary	$44,455	$37,729
Salary range	Between $22,000 And $86,000	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 nester and filler operator education

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

	Nester	Filler Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 60%	High School Diploma, 46%
Most common major	General Studies	Business
Most common college	-	-

Nester vs filler operator demographics

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

	Nester	Filler Operator
Average age	44	44
Gender ratio	Male, 42.1% Female, 57.9%	Male, 68.7% Female, 31.3%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 12.0% Unknown, 3.4% Hispanic or Latino, 15.8% Asian, 7.5% White, 60.1% 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 nester and filler operator duties and responsibilities

Nester example responsibilities.

Measure and inspect parts with calipers, scale, MRP, leads, micrometers and taper.
Maintain technical data/records for mechanical/electrical repair and adjustments to assure product conformance with SPC specifications.
Consult with engineering and upper management on product improvement to produce the most cost effective product without compromising quality.

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.

Nester vs filler operator skills

Common nester skills

Assembly Line, 64%
Pronest, 36%

Common filler operator skills

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