Tuft machine operator vs filler operator

The differences between tuft machine operators 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 $33,818 average annual salary of a tuft machine operator.

The top three skills for a tuft machine operator include EX, production runs and creel. The most important skills for a filler operator are quality checks, food safety, and pallets.

Tuft machine operator vs filler operator overview

	Tuft Machine Operator	Filler Operator
Yearly salary	$33,818	$37,729
Hourly rate	$16.26	$18.14
Growth rate	-	1%
Number of jobs	57,756	65,876
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 57%	High School Diploma, 46%
Average age	44	44
Years of experience	-	-

Tuft machine operator vs filler operator salary

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

	Tuft Machine Operator	Filler Operator
Average salary	$33,818	$37,729
Salary range	Between $26,000 And $42,000	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 tuft machine operator and filler operator education

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

	Tuft Machine Operator	Filler Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 57%	High School Diploma, 46%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Tuft machine operator vs filler operator demographics

Here are the differences between tuft machine operators' and filler operators' demographics:

	Tuft Machine Operator	Filler Operator
Average age	44	44
Gender ratio	Male, 42.6% Female, 57.4%	Male, 68.7% Female, 31.3%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 24.3% Unknown, 3.5% Hispanic or Latino, 18.5% Asian, 5.3% White, 47.2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.3%	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 tuft machine operator and filler operator duties and responsibilities

Tuft machine operator example responsibilities.

Sit up creel racks base on the approved creel diagrams and color verification card.
Maintain creel by continuing to hang and splice yarn to keep tufting machine running efficiently.
Control & troubleshoot automate extrusion line adjusting speed & feed, monitoring temperature, & finish material specification per customers order.
Record statistics on ISO documentation, and coordinate with machine technicians and electrical technicians to keep machines operating at maximum efficiency.

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.

Tuft machine operator vs filler operator skills

Common tuft machine operator skills

EX, 33%
Production Runs, 33%
Creel, 12%
Cutting Blades, 11%
Hand Tools, 6%
LCL, 1%

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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