Conveyor Operators & Tenders

Also Called: Chipper Operator, Flumer, Packaging Line Operator, Process Operator

No High School Diploma/GED

usually needed

Not Available
(Students Only)
Match Percentage

$32,770

Entry Salary

Below Average

Job outlook

What Conveyor Operators & Tenders do

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.

  • 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.
Industry Areas:

Transportation

Training Program Areas:

Heavy Equipment Operations • OCT-Only Transportation

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Work Context

  • Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  • Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  • Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  • Exposed to Contaminants
  • Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable

Tools

  • Screw conveyor
  • Belt conveyors
  • Two way radios
  • Elevators
  • Bar code reader equipment

Technology

Operating system software
Microsoft Windows
Industrial control software
Control system software
Sortation software
Data base user interface and query software
Data entry software

The Education & Training You Need

Skills

  • Operation and Control
  • Operation Monitoring
  • Monitoring
  • Active Listening
  • Complex Problem Solving

Knowledge

Arts and Humanities
English language
Engineering and Technology
mechanical
Safety and Government
public safety and security
Manufactured or Agricultural Goods
manufacture and distribution of products

Education

  • 70% Less than high school diploma
  • 24% High school diploma or equivalent
  • 5% Some college, no degree

Experience

Little or no previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, a person can become a waiter or waitress even if he/she has never worked before.

What are some related occupations at different educational levels?


Job Training Match

Conveyor Operators & Tenders Currently Selected

Educational Level

High School Diploma or Equivalent

 Job Training Match

Crane & Tower Operators

Educational Level

Post-secondary, non-degree

 Job Training Match

Procurement Clerks

Educational Level

Associate's Degree

Industrial Production Managers

Educational Level

Bachelor's Degree

Educational Level

Advanced Degree

What are your training options on the pathway to this occupation?

Advanced Training

There are currently no advanced training opportunities for this career.

ACT & College

There are currently no college programs for this career.

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Are You a Good Fit?

Occupation Traits

    • Conventional (Organizer)
    • Realistic (Doer)

Work Styles

  • Dependability
  • Self Control
  • Concern for Others
  • Cooperation
  • Attention to Detail
  • Independence

Values

  • Support
  • Relationships
  • Independence

Abilities

  • Verbal
  • Controlled Movement
  • Attention
  • Hand and Finger Use

This is what Conveyor Operators & Tenders across the country typically make.

$15.75 / hour
$32,770 /year

Entry Level

$18.88 / hour
$39,260 /year

Median Level

$28.80 / hour
$59,910 /year

Experienced Level

Income information reflects a regional average.
Income information reflects a national average.

This career’s National Job Outlook is

Below Average

Please be sure to verify the outlook of this occupation with your instructor.

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