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Conveyor Operators and Tenders
Transportation and Material Moving · SOC 53-7011
0.0% AI Exposure — Low
$42,420
Median Annual Salary
Average
O*NET Outlook
2,700
Proj. Annual Openings
22,930
Employment (OEWS 2025)
100/100
AI Resiliency Score
AI exposure from the Anthropic Economic Index (2025); salary from BLS; skills from O*NET. See /sources.
AI Exposure Analysis
AI Exposure0.0%
AI Resiliency100/100
Exposure BandLow
Sector Avg. Exposure0.8%
Top Skills
1.Operations Monitoring
2.Operation and Control
3.Monitoring
4.Active Listening
5.Speaking
O*NET occupation profile
What this work involves
Control or tend conveyors or conveyor systems that move materials or products to and from stockpiles, processing stations, departments, or vehicles. May control speed and routing of materials or products.
Common titles: Chipper Operator, Debarker Operator, Flumer, Line Operator, Machine Operator, Package Line Operator
Representative Tasks
- •Inform supervisors of equipment malfunctions that need to be addressed.
- •Observe conveyor operations and monitor lights, dials, and gauges to maintain specified operating levels and to detect equipment malfunctions.
- •Record production data such as weights, types, quantities, and storage locations of materials, as well as equipment performance problems and downtime.
- •Load, unload, or adjust materials or products on conveyors by hand, by using lifts, hoists, and scoops, or by opening gates, chutes, or hoppers.
- •Stop equipment or machinery and clear jams, using poles, bars, and hand tools, or remove damaged materials from conveyors.
Detailed Work Activities
- •Monitor operational quality or safety.
- •Collect samples for analysis or testing.
- •Test materials, solutions, or samples.
- •Report vehicle or equipment malfunctions.
- •Inspect material-moving equipment to detect problems.
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft Excel · hotMicrosoft Windows · hotSAP software · hotControl system softwareConveyor control softwareIntelligrated InControlWareSortation software
Employment Projections & AI Exposure
15
Occupations Shown
0.8%
Avg AI Exposure
6
Bright Outlook
Sector Comparison
| Metric | This Career | Sector Average |
|---|---|---|
| AI Exposure | 0.0% | 0.8% |
| Outlook | Average | 24% Bright |
| Median Salary | $42,420 | N/A |
| AI Resiliency | 100/100 | N/A |