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Machine Feeders and Offbearers

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Feed materials into or remove materials from machines or equipment that is automatic or tended by other workers.

Sample of reported job titles: Cotton Tipper, Dryer Feeder, Feeder, Lug Loader, Machine Feeder, Offbearer, Sawmill Worker, Sewing Line Baler, Tube Puller

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Tasks  |  Technology Skills  |  Tools Used  |  Knowledge  |  Skills  |  Abilities  |  Work Activities  |  Detailed Work Activities  |  Work Context  |  Job Zone  |  Education  |  Credentials  |  Interests  |  Work Styles  |  Work Values  |  Related Occupations  |  Wages & Employment  |  Job Openings  |  Additional Information

Tasks

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  • Inspect materials and products for defects, and to ensure conformance to specifications.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Record production and operational data, such as amount of materials processed.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Push dual control buttons and move controls to start, stop, or adjust machinery and equipment.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Weigh or measure materials or products to ensure conformance to specifications.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Identify and mark materials, products, and samples, following instructions.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Clean and maintain machinery, equipment, and work areas to ensure proper functioning and safe working conditions.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Load materials and products into machines and equipment, or onto conveyors, using hand tools and moving devices.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Transfer materials and products to and from machinery and equipment, using industrial trucks or hand trucks.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Fasten, package, or stack materials and products, using hand tools and fastening equipment.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Remove materials and products from machines and equipment, and place them in boxes, trucks or conveyors, using hand tools and moving devices.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Shovel or scoop materials into containers, machines, or equipment for processing, storage, or transport.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Open and close gates of belt and pneumatic conveyors on machines that are fed directly from preceding machines.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Add chemicals, solutions, or ingredients to machines or equipment as required by the manufacturing process.See more occupations related to this task.

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Technology Skills

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  • Data base user interface and query software — Data entry softwareSee more occupations related to this technology.
  • Industrial control software — Machine operation softwareSee more occupations related to this technology.
  • Time accounting software — Work time tracking softwareSee more occupations related to this technology.

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Knowledge

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  • Production and Processing — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.See more occupations related to this knowledge.
  • Mechanical — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.See more occupations related to this knowledge.
  • Mathematics — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.See more occupations related to this knowledge.

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Skills

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  • Operations Monitoring — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.See more occupations related to this skill.
  • Monitoring — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.See more occupations related to this skill.

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Abilities

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  • Arm-Hand Steadiness — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Control Precision — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Rate Control — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in anticipation of changes in the speed and/or direction of a moving object or scene.See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Reaction Time — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sound, light, picture) when it appears.See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Near Vision — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Oral Expression — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Information Ordering — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Manual Dexterity — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Oral Comprehension — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Problem Sensitivity — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem.See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Static Strength — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.See more occupations related to this ability.

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Work Activities

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  • Handling and Moving Objects — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Controlling Machines and Processes — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Performing General Physical Activities — Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.See more occupations related to this activity.

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Detailed Work Activities

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  • Inspect items for damage or defects.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Inspect work to ensure standards are met.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Record operational or production data.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Operate conveyors or other industrial material moving equipment.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Measure product or material dimensions.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Weigh materials to ensure compliance with specifications.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Mark materials or objects for identification.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Clean facilities or work areas.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Clean machinery or equipment.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Load materials into equipment for processing.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Package materials or products.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Move materials, equipment, or supplies.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Shovel materials.See more occupations related to this activity.

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Work Context

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  • Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets — 94% responded “Every day.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Spend Time Standing — 67% responded “Continually or almost continually.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls — 70% responded “Continually or almost continually.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable — 63% responded “Every day.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment — 46% responded “Extremely important.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Face-to-Face Discussions — 56% responded “Every day.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Importance of Being Exact or Accurate — 36% responded “Important.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Contact With Others — 38% responded “Contact with others most of the time.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Work With Work Group or Team — 35% responded “Very important.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Duration of Typical Work Week — 57% responded “40 hours.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Exposed to Contaminants — 57% responded “Every day.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Time Pressure — 46% responded “Every day.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions — 44% responded “Continually or almost continually.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Responsible for Others’ Health and Safety — 30% responded “High responsibility.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Spend Time Walking and Running — 27% responded “Continually or almost continually.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Coordinate or Lead Others — 27% responded “Very important.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Importance of Repeating Same Tasks — 37% responded “Important.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Responsibility for Outcomes and Results — 32% responded “High responsibility.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Indoors, Environmentally Controlled — 50% responded “Every day.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Structured versus Unstructured Work — 32% responded “Some freedom.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body — 36% responded “Less than half the time.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Consequence of Error — 26% responded “Serious.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Exposed to Hazardous Equipment — 44% responded “Never.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Freedom to Make Decisions — 33% responded “Limited freedom.”See more occupations related to this work context.

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Job Zone

Title Job Zone Two: Some Preparation Needed
Education These occupations usually require a high school diploma.
Related Experience Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed. For example, a teller would benefit from experience working directly with the public.
Job Training Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few months to one year of working with experienced employees. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.
Job Zone Examples These occupations often involve using your knowledge and skills to help others. Examples include orderlies, counter and rental clerks, customer service representatives, security guards, upholsterers, and tellers.
SVP Range (4.0 to < 6.0)

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Education


Percentage of Respondents
Education Level Required
73   High school diploma or equivalent

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21   Less than high school diploma
4   Post-secondary certificate

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Credentials

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Interests

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  • Realistic — Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others.See more occupations related to this interest.
  • Conventional — Conventional occupations frequently involve following set procedures and routines. These occupations can include working with data and details more than with ideas. Usually there is a clear line of authority to follow.See more occupations related to this interest.

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Work Styles

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  • Dependability — Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.See more occupations related to this work style.
  • Attention to Detail — Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.See more occupations related to this work style.
  • Cooperation — Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.See more occupations related to this work style.
  • Concern for Others — Job requires being sensitive to others’ needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.See more occupations related to this work style.
  • Independence — Job requires developing one’s own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.See more occupations related to this work style.
  • Integrity — Job requires being honest and ethical.See more occupations related to this work style.
  • Self-Control — Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.See more occupations related to this work style.
  • Initiative — Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.See more occupations related to this work style.
  • Adaptability/Flexibility — Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.See more occupations related to this work style.
  • Achievement/Effort — Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.See more occupations related to this work style.
  • Stress Tolerance — Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high-stress situations.See more occupations related to this work style.
  • Leadership — Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction.See more occupations related to this work style.
  • Persistence — Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.See more occupations related to this work style.
  • Social Orientation — Job requires preferring to work with others rather than alone, and being personally connected with others on the job.See more occupations related to this work style.

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Work Values

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  • Relationships — Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.See more occupations related to this work value.
  • Support — Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.See more occupations related to this work value.
  • Independence — Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.See more occupations related to this work value.

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Related Occupations

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51-3092.00 Food Batchmakers
51-4022.00 Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
51-4031.00 Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
51-4122.00 Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
51-4193.00 Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
51-5113.00 Print Binding and Finishing Workers
51-6061.00 Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders
51-7041.00 Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood
51-9041.00 Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
51-9111.00 Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders

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Wages & Employment Trends

Median wages (2020) $15.87 hourly, $33,000 annual
State wages
 
Local wages
  
Employment (2020) 63,000 employees
Projected growth (2020-2030) Average (5% to 10%) Average (5% to 10%)
Projected job openings (2020-2030) 8,800
State trends
 
Top industries (2020)
Manufacturing
Transportation and Warehousing

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2020 wage data external site and 2020-2030 employment projections external site . “Projected growth” represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2020-2030). “Projected job openings” represent openings due to growth and replacement.

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Sources of Additional Information

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Disclaimer: Sources are listed to provide additional information on related jobs, specialties, and/or industries. Links to non-DOL Internet sites are provided for your convenience and do not constitute an endorsement.

  • MHI external site
  • Occupational Outlook Handbook: Hand laborers and material movers external site
  • Warehousing Education and Research Council external site

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