Gatherer vs multi-skilled operator

The differences between gatherers 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 $33,083 average annual salary of a gatherer.

The top three skills for a gatherer include customer service, and . The most important skills for a multi-skilled operator are quality checks, quality standards, and production equipment.

Gatherer vs multi-skilled operator overview

	Gatherer	Multi-Skilled Operator
Yearly salary	$33,083	$39,626
Hourly rate	$15.91	$19.05
Growth rate	1%	7%
Number of jobs	419	53,629
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 36%	High School Diploma, 36%
Average age	43	43
Years of experience	-	-

Gatherer vs multi-skilled operator salary

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

	Gatherer	Multi-Skilled Operator
Average salary	$33,083	$39,626
Salary range	Between $22,000 And $49,000	Between $31,000 And $50,000
Highest paying City	Hartsville, SC	Kent, WA
Highest paying state	Alaska	Minnesota
Best paying company	-	Nestlé
Best paying industry	-	Pharmaceutical

Differences between gatherer and multi-skilled operator education

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

	Gatherer	Multi-Skilled Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 36%	High School Diploma, 36%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Gatherer vs multi-skilled operator demographics

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

	Gatherer	Multi-Skilled Operator
Average age	43	43
Gender ratio	Male, 63.4% Female, 36.6%	Male, 79.8% Female, 20.2%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 8.7% Unknown, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 17.3% Asian, 8.0% White, 61.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%	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 gatherer and multi-skilled operator duties and responsibilities

Gatherer example responsibilities.

Distribute insulating materials into small spaces within ceilings or walls using blowers.
Complete all necessary safety inspection documentation in accordance with OSHA standards and followed-up as required in a timely manner.
Position or align components for assembly, manually or using hoists.Rework, repair, or replace damage parts or assemblies.

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.

Gatherer vs multi-skilled operator skills

Common gatherer skills

Customer Service, 100%

Common multi-skilled operator skills

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