Scrap drop operator vs line operator

The differences between scrap drop operators and line operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a scrap drop operator has an average salary of $35,651, which is higher than the $34,520 average annual salary of a line operator.

Scrap drop operator vs line operator overview

	Scrap Drop Operator	Line Operator
Yearly salary	$35,651	$34,520
Hourly rate	$17.14	$16.60
Growth rate	7%	7%
Number of jobs	30,724	137,127
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 40%	High School Diploma, 49%
Average age	47	44
Years of experience	4	-

Scrap drop operator vs line operator salary

Scrap drop operators and line operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Scrap Drop Operator	Line Operator
Average salary	$35,651	$34,520
Salary range	Between $26,000 And $48,000	Between $27,000 And $43,000
Highest paying City	-	Grand Forks, ND
Highest paying state	-	North Dakota
Best paying company	-	BD
Best paying industry	-	Manufacturing

Differences between scrap drop operator and line operator education

There are a few differences between a scrap drop operator and a line operator in terms of educational background:

	Scrap Drop Operator	Line Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 40%	High School Diploma, 49%
Most common major	Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians	Business
Most common college	-	-

Scrap drop operator vs line operator demographics

Here are the differences between scrap drop operators' and line operators' demographics:

	Scrap Drop Operator	Line Operator
Average age	47	44
Gender ratio	Male, 84.2% Female, 15.8%	Male, 67.6% Female, 32.4%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 6.7% Unknown, 3.6% Hispanic or Latino, 13.8% Asian, 0.7% White, 73.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.4%	Black or African American, 11.9% Unknown, 3.4% Hispanic or Latino, 15.4% Asian, 7.0% White, 61.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
LGBT Percentage	2%	5%

Differences between scrap drop operator and line operator duties and responsibilities

Scrap drop operator example responsibilities.

Use automate systems and RF units to pull, put away and load customer product, in addition to managing inventory
Observe sewing operation to detect defects in stitching that indicate machine malfunction and notify supervisor of malfunction.
Perform specialized production line and quality control duties in a professional production environment specializing in plastic extrusion.

Line operator example responsibilities.

Follow safety procedures, including but not limit to, wearing proper PPE, lock-out/tag-out, and HAZMAT.
Weld various models of Honda car seats.
Operate foam line for assembly of Toyota Tacoma car seats.
Work the assembly line building car door frames for Chrysler.
Work in high volume production setting, sewing seat covers for Toyota vehicles.
Wear all PPE while manually draining and cleaning of all dip tanks and stations after shift or when production quality lessen.

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Updated January 8, 2025

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