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What is a wash rack operator and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
2 min read
There is more than meets the eye when it comes to being a wash rack operator. For example, did you know that they make an average of $16.32 an hour? That's $33,941 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow 6% and produce 358,300 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScoreWash Rack OperatorUS Average
Salary
2.7

Avg. Salary $33,941

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
6.6

Growth rate 6%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
5.9
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.86%

Asian 4.88%

Black or African American 11.19%

Hispanic or Latino 27.67%

Unknown 4.89%

White 50.51%

Gender

female 9.48%

male 90.52%

Age - 36
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 36
Stress level
6.6

Stress level is high

7.1 - high

Complexity level
7.1

Complexity level is challenging

7 - challenging

Work life balance
5.6

Work life balance is fair

6.4 - fair

Key steps to become a wash rack operator

  1. Explore wash rack operator education requirements

    Most common wash rack operator degrees

    High School Diploma

    61.9 %

    Bachelor's

    14.3 %

    Associate

    9.5 %
  2. Start to develop specific wash rack operator skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Construction Equipment98.05%
    Forks1.95%
  3. Complete relevant wash rack operator training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 1-3 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New wash rack operators learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a wash rack operator based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real wash rack operator resumes.
  4. Research wash rack operator duties and responsibilities

    • Use automate systems and RF units to pull, put away and load customer product, in addition to managing inventory
    • Use O2 meter to test levels inside clean hopper cars post loading.
    • Perform specialized production line and quality control duties in a professional production environment specializing in plastic extrusion.
    • Certify in forklift, scissor lift, boom lift.Skills UsedAttention to detail, mechanic skills, supervisory advisement, computer skills.
  5. Apply for wash rack operator jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a wash rack operator job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average wash rack operator salary

The average wash rack operator salary in the United States is $33,941 per year or $16 per hour. Wash rack operator salaries range between $28,000 and $40,000 per year.

Average wash rack operator salary
$33,941 Yearly
$16.32 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
Zippia Team

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The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.

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