Conveyor Operators and Tenders
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.
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BLS projects U.S. employment for Conveyor Operators and Tenders to decrease by -2.6% between 2024 and 2034, from 29,000 to 28,200 jobs. Its estimate of 2,200 annual openings includes replacement needs, so it does not represent current vacancies, contract postings, or freelance demand. The wage ($42,420), education (No formal educational credential), and related experience (None) figures on this profile describe typical U.S. employees. O*NET skills describe the occupation; they do not assess an individual worker's proficiency.
Base employment (2024)
29,000
Projected employment (2034)
28,200
Projected change (2024–2034)
-3%
Annual openings (projected average)
2,200
Pay & Preparation
$42,420
No formal educational credential
None
Short-term on-the-job training
Essential Skills
Operation and Control (4/5) • Operations Monitoring (4/5) • Monitoring (3.38/5) • Active Listening (3.12/5) • Speaking (3/5) • Complex Problem Solving (3/5)
O*NET describes occupational requirements; these ratings do not measure current job-posting frequency or an individual worker’s proficiency.
BLS projections are long-term estimates; annual openings include growth and replacement needs and are not current vacancies.
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