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Machine Feeders and Offbearers

Move materials on or off machines.

Quick Facts

Wages:

 Below the statewide median
 $22.76 / hour    Read more about wages

Outlook:

 Below statewide average
Growth rate:  6.3%    Read more about outlook

Education:

 High School or less is typically required.

On the Job:

 Typical Work Tasks
  • Package materials or products.
  • Operate conveyors or other industrial material moving equipment.
  • Clean facilities or work areas.
  • Clean machinery or equipment.
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Job Title Examples:

 Sawmill Worker
Machine Operator
Material Handler

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Wages & Outlook

 

Typical Wages

Wages listed below are for a variety of experience and education levels. Make sure that you research the typical entry-level education and work experience and training requirements for this occupation.

This career: $22.76
Statewide median: $24.25

 

This career pays below the statewide median wage.


Wages for Machine Feeders and Offbearers *

Area Low Median High
U S
 $15.91 $19.03 $22.73
Minnesota
 $20.67 $22.76 $24.98
Central Minnesota
 $20.51 $22.25 $23.3
Northeast Minnesota
 $20.53 $20.53 $20.53
Southeast Minnesota
 $19.69 $21.4 $22.66
Southwest Minnesota
 $21.4 $21.4 $21.4
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN
 $22.98 $24.97 $24.98

* "Low" indicates 25% of workers earn less and 75% earn more.
"Median" indicates 50% of workers earn less and 50% earn more.
"High" indicates 75% of workers earn less and 25% earn more.

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Employment

In Minnesota, there are 560 workers employed in this very small career.

Where do Machine Feeders and Offbearers most often work?

 

Current Demand

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This career is currently in low demand.

 

Future Demand

This career is seeing low growth compared to other careers.

There will be a need for about 1269 new Machine Feeders and Offbearers to meet market demand between 2020-2030. This includes the demand due to replacement (workers leaving the occupation or retiring) as well as growth.

 

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