Wrapper operator vs filler operator

The differences between wrapper 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 $33,823 average annual salary of a wrapper operator.

The top three skills for a wrapper operator include GMP, quality checks and safety procedures. The most important skills for a filler operator are quality checks, food safety, and pallets.

Wrapper operator vs filler operator overview

	Wrapper Operator	Filler Operator
Yearly salary	$33,823	$37,729
Hourly rate	$16.26	$18.14
Growth rate	-	1%
Number of jobs	57,023	65,876
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 55%	High School Diploma, 46%
Average age	44	44
Years of experience	-	-

Wrapper operator vs filler operator salary

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

	Wrapper Operator	Filler Operator
Average salary	$33,823	$37,729
Salary range	Between $28,000 And $40,000	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 wrapper operator and filler operator education

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

	Wrapper Operator	Filler Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 55%	High School Diploma, 46%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Wrapper operator vs filler operator demographics

Here are the differences between wrapper operators' and filler operators' demographics:

	Wrapper Operator	Filler Operator
Average age	44	44
Gender ratio	Male, 57.8% Female, 42.2%	Male, 68.7% Female, 31.3%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 12.0% Unknown, 3.4% Hispanic or Latino, 15.7% Asian, 7.5% White, 60.2% 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 wrapper operator and filler operator duties and responsibilities

Wrapper operator example responsibilities.

Set up and operate an extrusion machine in accordance with establish procedures and guidelines and customer requirements.
Perform repair and preventive maintenance on machinery including cleaning, oiling and adjusting.

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.

Wrapper operator vs filler operator skills

Common wrapper operator skills

GMP, 11%
Quality Checks, 10%
Safety Procedures, 10%
SQF, 6%
Assembly Line, 6%
RAN, 6%

Common filler operator skills

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