Tumbler operator vs oven operator

The differences between tumbler operators and oven operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. While it typically takes 2-4 years to become a tumbler operator, becoming an oven operator takes usually requires 1-3 months. Additionally, an oven operator has an average salary of $34,253, which is higher than the $32,685 average annual salary of a tumbler operator.

The top three skills for a tumbler operator include safety standards, GMP and USDA. The most important skills for an oven operator are safety procedures, food safety, and safety rules.

Tumbler operator vs oven operator overview

	Tumbler Operator	Oven Operator
Yearly salary	$32,685	$34,253
Hourly rate	$15.71	$16.47
Growth rate	7%	4%
Number of jobs	57,785	55,259
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 32%	High School Diploma, 54%
Average age	43	44
Years of experience	4	3

Tumbler operator vs oven operator salary

Tumbler operators and oven operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Tumbler Operator	Oven Operator
Average salary	$32,685	$34,253
Salary range	Between $26,000 And $40,000	Between $26,000 And $43,000
Highest paying City	-	Seattle, WA
Highest paying state	-	Hawaii
Best paying company	-	Marzetti
Best paying industry	-	Finance

Differences between tumbler operator and oven operator education

There are a few differences between a tumbler operator and an oven operator in terms of educational background:

	Tumbler Operator	Oven Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 32%	High School Diploma, 54%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Tumbler operator vs oven operator demographics

Here are the differences between tumbler operators' and oven operators' demographics:

	Tumbler Operator	Oven Operator
Average age	43	44
Gender ratio	Male, 84.8% Female, 15.2%	Male, 80.8% Female, 19.2%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 15.6% Unknown, 4.0% Hispanic or Latino, 17.3% Asian, 2.1% White, 60.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%	Black or African American, 9.0% Unknown, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 20.3% Asian, 11.5% White, 52.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.7%
LGBT Percentage	4%	7%

Differences between tumbler operator and oven operator duties and responsibilities

Tumbler operator example responsibilities.

Follow FDA instructions and guidelines.
Monitor equipment and process; troubleshoot mechanical and electrical problems that affect quality or production and direct maintenance in repairs.
Perform repair and preventive maintenance on machinery including cleaning, oiling and adjusting.

Oven operator example responsibilities.

Use automate systems and RF units to pull, put away and load customer product, in addition to managing inventory
Execute GMP and QC procedures ensuring QA objectives.
Maintain QCCP log sheets as per QA protocol.
Utilize HACCP systems and GMPs to create sanitary product.
Follow all company and OSHA require safety policies and procedures.
Receive safety training on all equipment and machines by OSHA certify trainers.

Tumbler operator vs oven operator skills

Common tumbler operator skills

Safety Standards, 83%
GMP, 6%
USDA, 6%
HACCP, 3%
Dryers, 3%

Common oven operator skills

Safety Procedures, 19%
Food Safety, 19%
Safety Rules, 6%
Product Specifications, 5%
GMP, 5%
HACCP, 5%

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