Racker vs generator worker

The differences between rackers and generator workers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a generator worker has an average salary of $32,651, which is higher than the $29,539 average annual salary of a racker.

The top three skills for a racker include basic math, quality standards and math. The most important skills for a generator worker are pallet jack, safety rules, and safety standards.

Racker vs generator worker overview

	Racker	Generator Worker
Yearly salary	$29,539	$32,651
Hourly rate	$14.20	$15.70
Growth rate	-	1%
Number of jobs	7,055	76,094
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 54%	High School Diploma, 39%
Average age	43	38
Years of experience	-	-

Racker vs generator worker salary

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

	Racker	Generator Worker
Average salary	$29,539	$32,651
Salary range	Between $23,000 And $37,000	Between $26,000 And $40,000
Highest paying City	-	Saint Cloud, MN
Highest paying state	-	Washington
Best paying company	-	Minnesota State Fair
Best paying industry	-	Finance

Differences between racker and generator worker education

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

	Racker	Generator Worker
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 54%	High School Diploma, 39%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Racker vs generator worker demographics

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

	Racker	Generator Worker
Average age	43	38
Gender ratio	Male, 65.8% Female, 34.2%	Male, 67.7% Female, 32.3%
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, 10.0% Unknown, 4.1% Hispanic or Latino, 19.1% Asian, 5.2% White, 60.5% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
LGBT Percentage	5%	9%

Differences between racker and generator 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.

Generator worker example responsibilities.

Operate arc, mig and tig welding machines to construct metal lockers/tables/doors, beds (and frames); operate lathe
Monitor and maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assign station and service areas.
Prep costumes for rental; paint, organize, and perform secretarial duties
Assist in all aspects of the shop including the construction of costumes for on and off campus theater productions.
Load cafeteria trays/silverware/cookware into commercial dishwasher.

Racker vs generator worker skills

Common racker skills

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

Common generator worker skills

Pallet Jack, 17%
Safety Rules, 17%
Safety Standards, 11%
Customer Service, 11%
Food Preparation, 6%
Safety Procedures, 5%