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AI Work Index

Headline risk

9%

Low Risk

Machine feeders and offbearers

United States AI Work IndexISCO 5311major_group_fallback

United States AI Work Index tracks this occupation on the shared structural baseline and then layers on local demand resilience, wages, and confidence.

46.5 current · 40.4 projectedConfidence high

Why This Score

Tasks 100%

Share of job tasks that overlap with current AI capabilities

Wage $40K

Median annual wage

Demand -13%

Projected employment change over 10 years

Preparation Zone 2

Typical preparation needed for this occupation

Occupation profile

Feed materials into or remove materials from machines or equipment that is automatic or tended by other workers.

Task evidence

100% weighted task match · 0% effective coverage

Scores combine AI task overlap, human advantages, and local demand. How it works

United States Now

Median Wage

USD 39,700

Employment 2024

46.5K

Projected Change (2024–34)

-13.0%

Openings (2024–34)

4.7K

Wage distribution

Bottom 10%: USD 31,48025th pctl: USD 36,020Median: USD 39,70075th pctl: USD 48,220Top 10%: USD 57,010

Demand outlook

Overall employment of hand laborers and material movers is projected to grow 4 percent from 2024 to 2034, about as fast as the average for all occupations.

Education: No formal educational credential Experience: None

Role Profile

Detail orientedFine motorAdaptability

Tasks

  • 1. Record production and operational data, such as amount of materials processed. AI use: 0%
  • 2. Inspect materials and products for defects, and to ensure conformance to specifications. AI use: 0%
  • 3. Clean and maintain machinery, equipment, and work areas to ensure proper functioning and safe working conditions. AI use: 0%
  • 4. Push dual control buttons and move controls to start, stop, or adjust machinery and equipment. AI use: 0%
  • 5. Weigh or measure materials or products to ensure conformance to specifications. AI use: 0%
  • 6. Identify and mark materials, products, and samples, following instructions. AI use: 0%

Technologies

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMachine operation softwareWork time tracking software

Requirements

Work context

Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets 4.8/5
Spend Time Standing 4.5/5
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls 4.3/5
Exposed to Sounds, Noise Levels that are Distracting or Uncomfortable 4.2/5
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment 4.1/5
Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams 4.1/5

Worker profile

Median age 45.5 · 329K employed

Under 25: 5% · 25–54: 67% · 55+: 28%

Related

No direct US role match is available yet for this occupation.

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