Tank filler vs filler operator

The differences between tank fillers 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 $34,069 average annual salary of a tank filler.

The top three skills for a tank filler include oxygen tanks, propane and . The most important skills for a filler operator are quality checks, food safety, and pallets.

Tank filler vs filler operator overview

	Tank Filler	Filler Operator
Yearly salary	$34,069	$37,729
Hourly rate	$16.38	$18.14
Growth rate	1%	1%
Number of jobs	12,907	65,876
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 50%	High School Diploma, 46%
Average age	44	44
Years of experience	-	-

Tank filler vs filler operator salary

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

	Tank Filler	Filler Operator
Average salary	$34,069	$37,729
Salary range	Between $26,000 And $43,000	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 tank filler and filler operator education

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

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

Tank filler vs filler operator demographics

Here are the differences between tank fillers' and filler operators' demographics:

	Tank Filler	Filler Operator
Average age	44	44
Gender ratio	Male, 94.9% Female, 5.1%	Male, 68.7% Female, 31.3%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 11.9% Unknown, 3.4% Hispanic or Latino, 15.4% Asian, 7.5% White, 60.6% 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 tank filler and filler operator duties and responsibilities

Tank filler example responsibilities.

Entrust to manage time, be courteous, and knowledgeable of the proper procedure upon an FDA audit.
Fill propane tanks as needed.
Execute daily warehouse operations-Fill propane tanks and various gas cylinders-Operate forklift-Maintain a log of daily assignments
Execute daily warehouse operations-Fill propane tanks and various gas cylinders-Operate forklift-Maintain a log of daily assignments

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.

Tank filler vs filler operator skills

Common tank filler skills

Oxygen Tanks, 67%
Propane, 33%

Common filler operator skills

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