SOC 53-7063
Machine Feeders and Offbearers
Risk Score
โ ๏ธ78/100
High Risk
US Employment
๐ฅ46,690
Total workers
Median Wage
๐ฐ$40K
$31K โ $57K
Projected Growth
๐-13%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
๐ค53/100
Moderate exposure
๐ก Machine Feeders and Offbearers face a risk score of 78/100 โ 34 points above the national average of 44. With 53/100 GenAI exposure, this occupation faces significant pressure from AI tools despite weak projected growth. See our methodology โ
๐ก Workers in this field earn $40K. The 3 recommended career transitions all maintain competitive wages while reducing automation exposure. Explore transition paths โ
๐ AI Impact Analysis
With a risk score of 78/100, Machine Feeders and Offbearers faces significant automation pressure. Key threats include autonomous vehicle and self-driving truck technology and drone delivery displacing last-mile logistics workers. The 46,690 Americans in this role should actively develop skills in manual loading of irregular and fragile cargo and navigating unpredictable road and weather conditions to remain competitive. Workers who proactively adapt will find new opportunities even as traditional tasks are automated.
Will AI Replace Machine Feeders and Offbearers?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths โ
โ ๏ธ Top Risk Factors
Autonomous vehicle and self-driving truck technology
Drone delivery displacing last-mile logistics workers
AI route optimization reducing dispatcher roles
AI traffic management and fleet coordination
Automated warehouse sorting and loading systems
๐ก๏ธ Tasks Safe from Automation
Manual loading of irregular and fragile cargo
Navigating unpredictable road and weather conditions
Customer interaction and conflict resolution during delivery
๐ Task Automation Breakdown
Based on O*NET task analysis and GenAI exposure scoring. Shows the estimated proportion of this occupation's core tasks that are automatable by current AI, augmented by AI tools, or require essential human skills.
๐ O*NET Task Profile
Inspect materials and products for defects, and to ensure conformance to specifications.
Record production and operational data, such as amount of materials processed.
Push dual control buttons and move controls to start, stop, or adjust machinery and equipment.
Weigh or measure materials or products to ensure conformance to specifications.
Identify and mark materials, products, and samples, following instructions.
๐ป Technology Skills
Industrial control software
Spreadsheet software
Office suite software
Electronic mail software
Time accounting software
๐ Key Knowledge Areas
Production and Processing
Mechanical
Mathematics
English Language
Public Safety and Security
๐ vs National Average
National avg: $46K
National avg: 44/100
National avg: 38/100
National avg: 3.7%
๐ Career Transition Paths
| Occupation | Risk | Wage | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors | 25 | $62K | 76% |
| Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors | 29 | $64K | 83% |
| Air Transportation Workers | 31 | $107K | 79% |