Board runner vs multi-skilled operator

The differences between board runners and multi-skilled operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a multi-skilled operator has an average salary of $39,626, which is higher than the $33,094 average annual salary of a board runner.

The top three skills for a board runner include surgery, reservations and greeting guests. The most important skills for a multi-skilled operator are quality checks, quality standards, and production equipment.

Board runner vs multi-skilled operator overview

	Board Runner	Multi-Skilled Operator
Yearly salary	$33,094	$39,626
Hourly rate	$15.91	$19.05
Growth rate	17%	7%
Number of jobs	14,706	53,629
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 33%	High School Diploma, 36%
Average age	43	43
Years of experience	-	-

Board runner vs multi-skilled operator salary

Board runners and multi-skilled operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Board Runner	Multi-Skilled Operator
Average salary	$33,094	$39,626
Salary range	Between $24,000 And $43,000	Between $31,000 And $50,000
Highest paying City	-	Kent, WA
Highest paying state	-	Minnesota
Best paying company	-	Nestlé
Best paying industry	-	Pharmaceutical

Differences between board runner and multi-skilled operator education

There are a few differences between a board runner and a multi-skilled operator in terms of educational background:

	Board Runner	Multi-Skilled Operator
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 33%	High School Diploma, 36%
Most common major	Nursing	Business
Most common college	-	-

Board runner vs multi-skilled operator demographics

Here are the differences between board runners' and multi-skilled operators' demographics:

	Board Runner	Multi-Skilled Operator
Average age	43	43
Gender ratio	Male, 45.5% Female, 54.5%	Male, 79.8% Female, 20.2%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 10.8% Unknown, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, 23.3% Asian, 7.5% White, 53.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%	Black or African American, 11.4% Unknown, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 20.0% Asian, 7.7% White, 55.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
LGBT Percentage	5%	5%

Differences between board runner and multi-skilled operator duties and responsibilities

Board runner example responsibilities.

Manage expediter window paying close attention to garnishes and presentation.
Monitor and maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assign station and service areas.
Manage expediter window paying close attention to garnishes and presentation.

Multi-skilled operator example responsibilities.

Experience following procedures and managing GMP documentation.
Operate overhead cranes, forklifts, and manipulators.
Operate CNC machines (machinist) at the production line.
Machine parts to specifications using machines such as lathes, milling, CNC machines.
Operate heavy machinery such as bobcat equipment and also operate and pave asphalt perform demolition work.
Unload trailers with new deliveries with crane.

Board runner vs multi-skilled operator skills

Common board runner skills

Surgery, 78%
Reservations, 13%
Greeting Guests, 5%
Cath Lab, 3%

Common multi-skilled operator skills

Quality Checks, 13%
Quality Standards, 10%
Production Equipment, 9%
Safety Standards, 7%
Hand Tools, 6%
PPE, 6%