Tank filler vs packaging operator

The differences between tank fillers and packaging operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a packaging operator has an average salary of $34,269, 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 packaging operator are basic math, math, and GMP.

Tank filler vs packaging operator overview

	Tank Filler	Packaging Operator
Yearly salary	$34,069	$34,269
Hourly rate	$16.38	$16.48
Growth rate	1%	-
Number of jobs	12,907	85,698
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 50%	High School Diploma, 39%
Average age	44	44
Years of experience	-	-

Tank filler vs packaging operator salary

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

	Tank Filler	Packaging Operator
Average salary	$34,069	$34,269
Salary range	Between $26,000 And $43,000	Between $27,000 And $42,000
Highest paying City	-	Grand Forks, ND
Highest paying state	-	North Dakota
Best paying company	-	Nestlé
Best paying industry	-	Manufacturing

Differences between tank filler and packaging operator education

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

	Tank Filler	Packaging Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 50%	High School Diploma, 39%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Tank filler vs packaging operator demographics

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

	Tank Filler	Packaging Operator
Average age	44	44
Gender ratio	Male, 94.9% Female, 5.1%	Male, 59.7% Female, 40.3%
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, 10.3% Unknown, 3.4% Hispanic or Latino, 19.6% Asian, 7.8% White, 57.7% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
LGBT Percentage	5%	5%

Differences between tank filler and packaging 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

Packaging operator example responsibilities.

Manage the receipt and tracking of control substances as well as the DEA biennial inspection.
Print, inspect and fill iv bags.
Use of calipers and plug gauge for machine measuring.
Print and complete all paperwork according to DEA regulations.
Fill iv bags with solution clean very sanitary place.
Participate in basic ISO training for all hourly and salary employees.

Tank filler vs packaging operator skills

Common tank filler skills

Oxygen Tanks, 67%
Propane, 33%

Common packaging operator skills

Basic Math, 9%
Math, 8%
GMP, 8%
Quality Checks, 5%
Safety Procedures, 4%
Pallets, 4%