Conveyor Operators and Tenders
Job Zone 2 - Some preparation needed
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.
Median pay: $42,420/yr (U.S. national, May 2025)
Typical range nationwide (10th–90th percentile). This is a population snapshot, not a personal prediction - actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience.
Job outlook: -3.4% projected growth, 2024–2034 — declining.
About 2,600 openings per year, on average, over the decade.
Typical entry-level education: No formal educational credential.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS and Employment Projections.
• 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.
• Distribute materials, supplies, and equipment to work stations, using lifts and trucks.
What's the median pay for Conveyor Operators and Tenders?
The median pay for Conveyor Operators and Tenders is $42,420 per year, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
What's the job outlook for Conveyor Operators and Tenders?
Employment for Conveyor Operators and Tenders is projected to change -3.4% from 2024 to 2034 - declining.
What education is typically required for Conveyor Operators and Tenders?
Typical entry-level education: No formal educational credential.
How many job openings are there each year for Conveyor Operators and Tenders?
About 2,600 openings per year, on average, over the decade.