Recycler vs factory worker

The differences between recyclers and factory workers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a recycler has an average salary of $30,026, which is higher than the $29,343 average annual salary of a factory worker.

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

Recycler vs factory worker overview

	Recycler	Factory Worker
Yearly salary	$30,026	$29,343
Hourly rate	$14.44	$14.11
Growth rate	7%	-
Number of jobs	358	106,768
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 52%	High School Diploma, 51%
Average age	43	38
Years of experience	12	-

Recycler vs factory worker salary

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

	Recycler	Factory Worker
Average salary	$30,026	$29,343
Salary range	Between $21,000 And $42,000	Between $22,000 And $38,000
Highest paying City	Cleveland, OH	Seattle, WA
Highest paying state	Maine	Washington
Best paying company	Bob's Discount Furniture	UPS
Best paying industry	Utilities	Automotive

Differences between recycler and factory worker education

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

	Recycler	Factory Worker
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 52%	High School Diploma, 51%
Most common major	General Studies	Business
Most common college	-	-

Recycler vs factory worker demographics

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

	Recycler	Factory Worker
Average age	43	38
Gender ratio	Male, 82.0% Female, 18.0%	Male, 56.9% Female, 43.1%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 10.4% Unknown, 4.1% Hispanic or Latino, 17.4% Asian, 6.6% White, 60.7% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%	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 recycler and factory worker duties and responsibilities

Recycler example responsibilities.

Manage warehouse operations and maintain workflows and production schedules in alignment with company policies and federal regulations such as OSHA.
Recycle cans run a beller.
Calibrate instruments per ISO instructions.
Pick packing wraping sorting dismantle forklift
Organize and publicize composting workshops and bin sales.
Used tools such as torches and saws to cut up used products.

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.

Recycler vs factory worker skills

Common recycler skills

OSHA, 23%
Basic Math, 17%
Safety Regulations, 10%
Recyclable Materials, 10%
Cardboard Boxes, 6%
Load Trucks, 6%

Common factory worker skills

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