Racker vs factory worker

The differences between rackers and factory workers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a racker has an average salary of $29,539, which is higher than the $29,343 average annual salary of a factory worker.

The top three skills for a racker include basic math, quality standards and math. The most important skills for a factory worker are line assembly, production process, and safety regulations.

Racker vs factory worker overview

	Racker	Factory Worker
Yearly salary	$29,539	$29,343
Hourly rate	$14.20	$14.11
Growth rate	-	-
Number of jobs	7,055	106,768
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 54%	High School Diploma, 51%
Average age	43	38
Years of experience	-	-

Racker vs factory worker salary

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

	Racker	Factory Worker
Average salary	$29,539	$29,343
Salary range	Between $23,000 And $37,000	Between $22,000 And $38,000
Highest paying City	-	Seattle, WA
Highest paying state	-	Washington
Best paying company	-	UPS
Best paying industry	-	Automotive

Differences between racker and factory worker education

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

	Racker	Factory Worker
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 54%	High School Diploma, 51%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Racker vs factory worker demographics

Here are the differences between rackers' and factory workers' demographics:

	Racker	Factory Worker
Average age	43	38
Gender ratio	Male, 65.8% Female, 34.2%	Male, 56.9% Female, 43.1%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 9.6% Unknown, 4.4% Hispanic or Latino, 13.5% Asian, 7.0% White, 64.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%	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	5%	9%

Differences between racker and factory worker duties and responsibilities

Racker example responsibilities.

Cross-Train for extrusion and see workstations.
Keep accurate records of all codes run.
Perform maintenance to the rig & equipment.
Work with team members to prepare steel parts such as gun clips, plane parts, etc.
Execute production activities as directed by supervisor, including performing GMP cell culture of biologic products using closed-system device.
Operate extrusion and coating machine in production of polymer decking materials.

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.

Racker vs factory worker skills

Common racker skills

Basic Math, 29%
Quality Standards, 27%
Math, 17%
Safety Rules, 9%
Assembly Line, 5%
Clips, 3%

Common factory worker skills

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