Line up worker vs factory worker

The differences between line up workers and factory workers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a factory worker has an average salary of $29,343, which is higher than the $27,868 average annual salary of a line up worker.

The top three skills for a line up worker include line assembly, pallet jack and safety procedures. The most important skills for a factory worker are line assembly, production process, and safety regulations.

Line up worker vs factory worker overview

	Line Up Worker	Factory Worker
Yearly salary	$27,868	$29,343
Hourly rate	$13.40	$14.11
Growth rate	-	-
Number of jobs	78,644	106,768
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 57%	High School Diploma, 51%
Average age	38	38
Years of experience	-	-

What does a line up worker do?

The Responsibilities of a Line-Up Worker varies upon the organization or industry. Still, most of the tasks revolve around doing manual work such as loading and unloading heavy shipments, operating various devices and machines of different sizes, assist in maintenance and assembling, and coordinating with teammates and reporting to supervisors. Furthermore, the duties of a Line-Up Worker may involve climbing up and working at high platforms, monitoring inventory of items, and maintaining a well-organized and neat working environment.

What does a factory worker do?

A factory worker is responsible for manufacturing products using appropriate machinery and equipment. Factory workers' duties include processing the products based on the required quantity and specifications, labeling and safely packaging the merchandise, ensuring that the items are free of any defects before distribution, monitoring the supply inventories, reporting defected machines and equipment, and maintaining the cleanliness of the production area. A factory worker must have excellent time-management skills to produce high-quality products within a specific time frame.

Line up worker vs factory worker salary

Line up workers and factory workers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Line Up Worker	Factory Worker
Average salary	$27,868	$29,343
Salary range	Between $20,000 And $37,000	Between $22,000 And $38,000
Highest paying City	Portland, ME	Seattle, WA
Highest paying state	Alaska	Washington
Best paying company	Frontier Communications	UPS
Best paying industry	Automotive	Automotive

Differences between line up worker and factory worker education

There are a few differences between a line up worker and a factory worker in terms of educational background:

	Line Up Worker	Factory Worker
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 57%	High School Diploma, 51%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Line up worker vs factory worker demographics

Here are the differences between line up workers' and factory workers' demographics:

	Line Up Worker	Factory Worker
Average age	38	38
Gender ratio	Male, 53.1% Female, 46.9%	Male, 56.9% Female, 43.1%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 11.7% Unknown, 3.9% Hispanic or Latino, 15.0% Asian, 4.7% White, 63.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%	Black or African American, 9.9% Unknown, 3.7% Hispanic or Latino, 13.9% Asian, 5.5% White, 66.2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
LGBT Percentage	9%	9%

Differences between line up worker and factory worker duties and responsibilities

Line up worker example responsibilities.

Pack product according to spreadsheets and run distributing lines while conducting computer operating codes for organization.
Work for a company name Grainger through Adecco assisting with a security detail during the pope's visit to Philadelphia.

Factory worker example responsibilities.

Assemble automotive windows for Honda and Toyota
Assemble HVAC systems & furnaces.
Perform landscaping, HVAC, assemble tanning beds, and other duties as assigned.
Assemble parts to mowers as line move, keep parts ready to assemble and cardboard and trash clear away.
Maintain seasonal grounds work, lawn mowing, trimming shrubs flowerbeds, spraying pesticides, and other landscaping elements.
Keep production areas in compliance with sanitation standards set by HACCP, FDA, USDA, and customer's requirements.

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Line up worker vs factory worker skills

Common line up worker skills

Line Assembly, 15%
Pallet Jack, 15%
Safety Procedures, 14%
Production Process, 11%
Food Preparation, 7%
Safety Rules, 6%

Common factory worker skills

Line Assembly, 25%
Production Process, 19%
Safety Regulations, 18%
Pallet Jack, 8%
Temp Service, 5%
Quality Checks, 5%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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