Returned case inspector vs returns processor

The differences between returned case inspectors and returns processors 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 $32,041 average annual salary of a returns processor.

The top three skills for a returned case inspector include computer system, customer returns and AS400. The most important skills for a returns processor are pallet jack, computer system, and rf scanner.

Returned case inspector vs returns processor overview

	Returned Case Inspector	Returns Processor
Yearly salary	$44,191	$32,041
Hourly rate	$21.25	$15.40
Growth rate	-3%	-4%
Number of jobs	38,169	6,148
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 43%	High School Diploma, 41%
Average age	38	43
Years of experience	-	-

Returned case inspector vs returns processor salary

Returned case inspectors and returns processors have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Returned Case Inspector	Returns Processor
Average salary	$44,191	$32,041
Salary range	Between $27,000 And $70,000	Between $26,000 And $38,000
Highest paying City	-	Indianapolis, IN
Highest paying state	-	Washington
Best paying company	-	Revlon
Best paying industry	-	Technology

Differences between returned case inspector and returns processor education

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

	Returned Case Inspector	Returns Processor
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 43%	High School Diploma, 41%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Returned case inspector vs returns processor demographics

Here are the differences between returned case inspectors' and returns processors' demographics:

	Returned Case Inspector	Returns Processor
Average age	38	43
Gender ratio	Male, 44.1% Female, 55.9%	Male, 32.6% Female, 67.4%
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, 10.7% Unknown, 4.1% Hispanic or Latino, 15.1% Asian, 7.0% White, 62.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
LGBT Percentage	9%	5%

Differences between returned case inspector and returns processor 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.

Returns processor example responsibilities.

Manage tracking for all orders, manage invoice input via QuickBooks and maintain communications with all clients and vendors.
Work in the department call RMA.
Pull orders, scan data in AS400 system
Investigate and troubleshoot for incorrect/missing PO s.
Identify multiple carrier labels and identify customer RMA numbers.
Scan and process return items from all field locations using AS400 system.

Returned case inspector vs returns processor skills

Common returned case inspector skills

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

Common returns processor skills

Pallet Jack, 20%
Computer System, 12%
RF Scanner, 7%
Customer Accounts, 7%
Warehouse Environment, 7%
Return Merchandise, 5%

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