Senior machine operator vs filler operator

The differences between senior machine operators and filler operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a senior machine operator has an average salary of $40,353, which is higher than the $37,729 average annual salary of a filler operator.

The top three skills for a senior machine operator include hand tools, CNC and quality standards. The most important skills for a filler operator are quality checks, food safety, and pallets.

Senior machine operator vs filler operator overview

	Senior Machine Operator	Filler Operator
Yearly salary	$40,353	$37,729
Hourly rate	$19.40	$18.14
Growth rate	-	1%
Number of jobs	74,352	65,876
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 42%	High School Diploma, 46%
Average age	44	44
Years of experience	-	-

Senior machine operator vs filler operator salary

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

	Senior Machine Operator	Filler Operator
Average salary	$40,353	$37,729
Salary range	Between $25,000 And $64,000	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 senior machine operator and filler operator education

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

	Senior Machine Operator	Filler Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 42%	High School Diploma, 46%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Senior machine operator vs filler operator demographics

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

	Senior Machine Operator	Filler Operator
Average age	44	44
Gender ratio	Male, 77.0% Female, 23.0%	Male, 68.7% Female, 31.3%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 12.2% Unknown, 3.4% Hispanic or Latino, 16.2% Asian, 7.7% White, 59.3% 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 senior machine operator and filler operator duties and responsibilities

Senior machine operator example responsibilities.

Manage and troubleshoot a variety of different heavy machinery.
Monitor department personnel to ensure SQF, SOPP, HACCP and GMP's are follow.
Lift work pieces to machines manually, using hoists, and with cranes.
Perform all extrusion line set ups, changeovers, start-ups, and continuous operations.
operate hydraulic hoists /machinery that make an electronic circuit board
Maintain technical data/records for mechanical/electrical repair and adjustments to assure product conformance with SPC specifications.

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.

Senior machine operator vs filler operator skills

Common senior machine operator skills

Hand Tools, 16%
CNC, 9%
Quality Standards, 6%
Machine Operators, 6%
Safety Procedures, 5%
PPE, 5%

Common filler operator skills

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

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