Roll finisher vs filler operator

The differences between roll finishers 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 $35,218 average annual salary of a roll finisher.

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

Roll finisher vs filler operator overview

	Roll Finisher	Filler Operator
Yearly salary	$35,218	$37,729
Hourly rate	$16.93	$18.14
Growth rate	-2%	1%
Number of jobs	2,693	65,876
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 50%	High School Diploma, 46%
Average age	44	44
Years of experience	-	-

Roll finisher vs filler operator salary

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

	Roll Finisher	Filler Operator
Average salary	$35,218	$37,729
Salary range	Between $26,000 And $47,000	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 roll finisher and filler operator education

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

	Roll Finisher	Filler Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 50%	High School Diploma, 46%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Roll finisher vs filler operator demographics

Here are the differences between roll finishers' and filler operators' demographics:

	Roll Finisher	Filler Operator
Average age	44	44
Gender ratio	Male, 77.5% Female, 22.5%	Male, 68.7% Female, 31.3%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 16.7% Unknown, 3.4% Hispanic or Latino, 31.8% Asian, 7.1% White, 39.8% 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 roll finisher and filler operator duties and responsibilities

Roll finisher example responsibilities.

Rake surface of the asphalt to make sure it is level and that water will flow.
Calculate draft space and roll speed for each mill stand in order to plan rolling sequences and specify dimensions and tempers.
Calculate dimensions and tolerances using knowledge of mathematics and instruments such as micrometers and vernier calipers.
Calculate dimensions and tolerances using knowledge of mathematics and instruments such as micrometers and vernier calipers.

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.

Roll finisher vs filler operator skills

Common roll finisher skills

Asphalt, 100%

Common filler operator skills

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