Pellet Operator Salary
How much does a Pellet Operator make in the United States?
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Salary Data for Pellet Operator
$30,576 (USD)/yr
$15 (USD)/hr
$397 (USD)/yr
$30,270 (USD)/yr
$15 (USD)/hr
$397 (USD)/yr
Job Description
Operates dough-mixing-and-extruding press to produce cereal products in form of letters, pellets, or other shapes. Cleans and installs perforated metal disk, containing openings of various shapes, in mixer. Attaches blade, using wrench, that sweeps around disk, shearing off extruded dough as it is forced through holes. Moves controls to set temperature of water, start flow of flour, water, and other ingredients into mixer, and regulate pressure forcing dough through extrusion die to maintain specified moisture content, color, and consistency of dough. May operate extruding press only, when mixing is performed by another worker. May be designated by form of extruded product.
The average pellet operator salary in United States is $30,576 or an equivalent hourly rate of $15. In addition, they earn an average bonus of $397. Salary estimates based on salary survey data collected directly from employers and anonymous employees in United States.
Compensation Data Based on Experience
$23,671 (USD)
$36,176 (USD)
Education
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$35,446 (USD)
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