Returned case inspector vs factory worker

The differences between returned case inspectors and factory workers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a returned case inspector has an average salary of $44,191, which is higher than the $29,343 average annual salary of a factory worker.

The top three skills for a returned case inspector include computer system, customer returns and AS400. The most important skills for a factory worker are line assembly, production process, and safety regulations.

Returned case inspector vs factory worker overview

	Returned Case Inspector	Factory Worker
Yearly salary	$44,191	$29,343
Hourly rate	$21.25	$14.11
Growth rate	-3%	-
Number of jobs	38,169	106,768
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 43%	High School Diploma, 51%
Average age	38	38
Years of experience	-	-

Returned case inspector vs factory worker salary

Returned case inspectors and factory workers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Returned Case Inspector	Factory Worker
Average salary	$44,191	$29,343
Salary range	Between $27,000 And $70,000	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 returned case inspector and factory worker education

There are a few differences between a returned case inspector and a factory worker in terms of educational background:

	Returned Case Inspector	Factory Worker
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 43%	High School Diploma, 51%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Returned case inspector vs factory worker demographics

Here are the differences between returned case inspectors' and factory workers' demographics:

	Returned Case Inspector	Factory Worker
Average age	38	38
Gender ratio	Male, 44.1% Female, 55.9%	Male, 56.9% Female, 43.1%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 9.5% Unknown, 3.7% Hispanic or Latino, 13.7% Asian, 5.3% White, 66.9% 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	9%	9%

Differences between returned case inspector and factory worker duties and responsibilities

Returned case inspector example responsibilities.

Manage and file inspection report and enter data into AS400 system.
Inspect and organize DVD returns and rentals.
Conduct dimensional and visual inspections procedures on CMM machines to ensure geometrical characteristics of the product are in specification.
Provide functional test on customer phones to determine the internal software issues as well as flash and refurbish them.

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.

Returned case inspector vs factory worker skills

Common returned case inspector skills

Computer System, 35%
Customer Returns, 27%
AS400, 22%
RF, 17%

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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