Tank filler vs handle machine operator

The differences between tank fillers and handle machine operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a tank filler has an average salary of $34,069, which is higher than the $29,598 average annual salary of a handle machine operator.

The top three skills for a tank filler include oxygen tanks, propane and . The most important skills for a handle machine operator are forklifts, cranes, and production lines.

Tank filler vs handle machine operator overview

	Tank Filler	Handle Machine Operator
Yearly salary	$34,069	$29,598
Hourly rate	$16.38	$14.23
Growth rate	1%	7%
Number of jobs	12,907	110,258
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 50%	High School Diploma, 57%
Average age	44	44
Years of experience	-	-

Tank filler vs handle machine operator salary

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

	Tank Filler	Handle Machine Operator
Average salary	$34,069	$29,598
Salary range	Between $26,000 And $43,000	Between $23,000 And $36,000
Highest paying City	-	Redwood City, CA
Highest paying state	-	Pennsylvania
Best paying company	-	Land O'Lakes
Best paying industry	-	Manufacturing

Differences between tank filler and handle machine operator education

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

	Tank Filler	Handle Machine Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 50%	High School Diploma, 57%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Tank filler vs handle machine operator demographics

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

	Tank Filler	Handle Machine Operator
Average age	44	44
Gender ratio	Male, 94.9% Female, 5.1%	Male, 79.6% Female, 20.4%
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, 12.1% Unknown, 3.4% Hispanic or Latino, 15.8% Asian, 7.1% White, 60.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
LGBT Percentage	5%	5%

Differences between tank filler and handle machine 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

Handle machine operator example responsibilities.

Operate CNC to manufacture table tops, end tables, desks, and other products.
Produce machined parts by programming, setting up and operation a computer numerical control CNC machine.
Document lens specifications according to FDA regulations.
Record statistics on ISO documentation, and coordinate with machine technicians and electrical technicians to keep machines operating at maximum efficiency.
Overlook daily operations of single/twin screw extruders and packaging of finish product.

Tank filler vs handle machine operator skills

Common tank filler skills

Oxygen Tanks, 67%
Propane, 33%

Common handle machine operator skills

Forklifts, 13%
Cranes, 13%
Production Lines, 13%
Safety Procedures, 10%
Customer Orders, 8%
Electric Pallet Jack, 6%