Returns processor vs seed core operator

The differences between returns processors and seed core operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a seed core operator has an average salary of $32,272, which is higher than the $32,041 average annual salary of a returns processor.

The top three skills for a returns processor include pallet jack, computer system and rf scanner. The most important skills for a seed core operator are RAN, , and .

Returns processor vs seed core operator overview

	Returns Processor	Seed Core Operator
Yearly salary	$32,041	$32,272
Hourly rate	$15.40	$15.52
Growth rate	-4%	3%
Number of jobs	6,148	30,991
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 41%	High School Diploma, 42%
Average age	43	43
Years of experience	-	-

Returns processor vs seed core operator salary

Returns processors and seed core operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Returns Processor	Seed Core Operator
Average salary	$32,041	$32,272
Salary range	Between $26,000 And $38,000	Between $22,000 And $45,000
Highest paying City	Indianapolis, IN	-
Highest paying state	Washington	-
Best paying company	Revlon	-
Best paying industry	Technology	-

Differences between returns processor and seed core operator education

There are a few differences between a returns processor and a seed core operator in terms of educational background:

	Returns Processor	Seed Core Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 41%	High School Diploma, 42%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Returns processor vs seed core operator demographics

Here are the differences between returns processors' and seed core operators' demographics:

	Returns Processor	Seed Core Operator
Average age	43	43
Gender ratio	Male, 32.6% Female, 67.4%	Male, 74.2% Female, 25.8%
Race ratio	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%	Black or African American, 10.1% Unknown, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, 19.6% Asian, 7.8% White, 57.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
LGBT Percentage	5%	5%

Differences between returns processor and seed core operator duties and responsibilities

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.

Seed core operator example responsibilities.

Line boss, run blender, hydration unit, chemicals, sand, water
Set up and operate an extrusion machine in accordance with establish procedures and guidelines and customer requirements.
Operate heavy machinery such as bobcat equipment and also operate and pave asphalt perform demolition work.

Returns processor vs seed core operator skills

Common returns processor skills

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

Common seed core operator skills

RAN, 100%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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