Sterilizer operator vs filler operator

The differences between sterilizer operators and filler operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a sterilizer operator has an average salary of $39,198, which is higher than the $37,729 average annual salary of a filler operator.

The top three skills for a sterilizer operator include sops, sterilizers and GMP. The most important skills for a filler operator are quality checks, food safety, and pallets.

Sterilizer operator vs filler operator overview

	Sterilizer Operator	Filler Operator
Yearly salary	$39,198	$37,729
Hourly rate	$18.85	$18.14
Growth rate	7%	1%
Number of jobs	30,721	65,876
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 32%	High School Diploma, 46%
Average age	43	44
Years of experience	2	-

Sterilizer operator vs filler operator salary

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

	Sterilizer Operator	Filler Operator
Average salary	$39,198	$37,729
Salary range	Between $30,000 And $49,000	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 sterilizer operator and filler operator education

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

	Sterilizer Operator	Filler Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 32%	High School Diploma, 46%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	SUNY Farmingdale	-

Sterilizer operator vs filler operator demographics

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

	Sterilizer Operator	Filler Operator
Average age	43	44
Gender ratio	Male, 71.3% Female, 28.7%	Male, 68.7% Female, 31.3%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 10.8% Unknown, 4.5% Hispanic or Latino, 20.5% Asian, 9.1% White, 53.7% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.4%	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	9%	5%

Differences between sterilizer operator and filler operator duties and responsibilities

Sterilizer operator example responsibilities.

Coordinate logistics for chemical supply, supervise personnel and manage shift changes.
Sterilize and move medical supplies in accordance with GMP, FDA and EPA requirements.
Follow GMP's to comply with FDA, EPA, DEA, and other regulators requirements.
Load and unload freeze dryers.
Assist in repairs and CIP of equipment.
Operate sterilizers ensuring that all controls and printouts are working properly.

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.

Sterilizer operator vs filler operator skills

Common sterilizer operator skills

Sops, 12%
Sterilizers, 10%
GMP, 9%
CIP, 7%
APA, 7%
Data Entry, 7%

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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