Returned case inspector vs production line worker

The differences between returned case inspectors and production line 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 $28,844 average annual salary of a production line worker.

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

Returned case inspector vs production line worker overview

	Returned Case Inspector	Production Line Worker
Yearly salary	$44,191	$28,844
Hourly rate	$21.25	$13.87
Growth rate	-3%	-
Number of jobs	38,169	123,921
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 43%	High School Diploma, 54%
Average age	38	38
Years of experience	-	-

Returned case inspector vs production line worker salary

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

	Returned Case Inspector	Production Line Worker
Average salary	$44,191	$28,844
Salary range	Between $27,000 And $70,000	Between $23,000 And $35,000
Highest paying City	-	Seattle, WA
Highest paying state	-	Washington
Best paying company	-	Anomatic
Best paying industry	-	Automotive

Differences between returned case inspector and production line worker education

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

	Returned Case Inspector	Production Line Worker
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 43%	High School Diploma, 54%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Returned case inspector vs production line worker demographics

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

	Returned Case Inspector	Production Line Worker
Average age	38	38
Gender ratio	Male, 44.1% Female, 55.9%	Male, 57.8% Female, 42.2%
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, 12.1% Unknown, 4.0% Hispanic or Latino, 16.4% Asian, 4.5% White, 62.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
LGBT Percentage	9%	9%

Differences between returned case inspector and production line 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.

Production line worker example responsibilities.

Manage and instruct workers in the art of food preparation as culinary team leader.
Inspect food and area to be up to code with FDA.
Build all size windows for different companies.
Wear appropriate PPE for the job being perform.
Maintain sanitized workspaces, remaining compliant with local, state and FDA guidelines.
Train new employees the procedures and protocol of the company and USDA guidelines.

Returned case inspector vs production line worker skills

Common returned case inspector skills

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

Common production line worker skills

Assembly Line, 22%
Pallet Jack, 12%
Safety Guidelines, 12%
Machine Operators, 7%
Quality Checks, 6%
Safety Procedures, 5%

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