Sterilizer operator vs mixer operator

The differences between sterilizer operators and mixer 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 $36,250 average annual salary of a mixer operator.

The top three skills for a sterilizer operator include sops, sterilizers and GMP. The most important skills for a mixer operator are math, food safety, and cleanliness.

Sterilizer operator vs mixer operator overview

	Sterilizer Operator	Mixer Operator
Yearly salary	$39,198	$36,250
Hourly rate	$18.85	$17.43
Growth rate	7%	4%
Number of jobs	30,721	51,281
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 32%	High School Diploma, 52%
Average age	43	44
Years of experience	2	-

Sterilizer operator vs mixer operator salary

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

	Sterilizer Operator	Mixer Operator
Average salary	$39,198	$36,250
Salary range	Between $30,000 And $49,000	Between $29,000 And $45,000
Highest paying City	-	Schaumburg, IL
Highest paying state	-	Maine
Best paying company	-	H.B. Fuller
Best paying industry	-	Manufacturing

Differences between sterilizer operator and mixer operator education

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

	Sterilizer Operator	Mixer Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 32%	High School Diploma, 52%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	SUNY Farmingdale	-

Sterilizer operator vs mixer operator demographics

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

	Sterilizer Operator	Mixer Operator
Average age	43	44
Gender ratio	Male, 71.3% Female, 28.7%	Male, 90.0% Female, 10.0%
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, 9.8% Unknown, 3.9% Hispanic or Latino, 19.5% Asian, 4.6% White, 61.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
LGBT Percentage	9%	7%

Differences between sterilizer operator and mixer 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.

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.

Sterilizer operator vs mixer operator skills

Common sterilizer operator skills

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

Common mixer operator skills

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

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