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Will AI replace machine feeders and offbearers?AI replacement risk 50% and how the work is changing

United States Logistics Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$41,220
25th–75th pct. $36,420–$48,480
Top pay (est.)
$75,600
Top 10% $58,160
Pay in 5 years
$46,000est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$51,200est.
$44,100–$59,500
Outlook score
28/100
★☆☆☆☆ Weak
AI replacement risk
50%
Moderate
Job growth (10 yr)
−13.1%
4,000 openings / yr

Will AI replace Machine Feeders and Offbearers? AI replacement risk

50%
Moderate
Ranked #515 safest from AI among all U.S. occupations
Very lowLowModerateHighVery high

How AI is changing this job

A written analysis for this occupation is being prepared.

AI replacement risk compares the parts of a job that are easy to hand to AI or software (processing information, documentation, repetitive computer work) with the parts that are hard to automate (physical work, working closely with people, judgment in unpredictable settings), using O*NET work activities, work context, skills and knowledge. The result is a relative position among all occupations in the country, scaled to 0–100%. Methodology →

Skills, education and requirements for Machine Feeders and Offbearers

Key skills

Operations Monitoring
3.4
Reading Comprehension
2.9
Monitoring
2.9
Speaking
2.6
Active Listening
2.6
Critical Thinking
2.6
Operation and Control
2.5
Quality Control Analysis
2.5

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Production and Processing
3.4
Mechanical
3.2
Mathematics
2.9
Education and Training
2.9
Public Safety and Security
2.6
English Language
2.6
Administration and Management
2.4
Administrative
2.3

What the work involves

Handling and Moving ObjectsControlling Machines and ProcessesPerforming General Physical ActivitiesEstablishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsIdentifying Objects, Actions, and EventsCommunicating with Supervisors, Peers, or SubordinatesMaking Decisions and Solving ProblemsGetting Information

Important abilities

Control PrecisionReaction TimeArm-Hand SteadinessNear VisionRate ControlOral Expression

Education of workers

High school diploma
73%
Less than high school
21%
Post-secondary certificate
4%
Associate's degree
2%

Training before entry

1–3 months
24%
None / short demo
19%
Up to 1 month
18%
3–6 months
18%
6–12 months
10%
2–4 years
7%
1–2 years
4%

Related work experience

None
32%
1–3 months
16%
1–2 years
15%
6–12 months
15%
3–6 months
7%
2–4 years
5%
6–8 years
4%
Up to 1 month
3%
4–6 years
2%

Job Zone 2 — some preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★☆☆☆☆ Easy to enter (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.