National

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

Sample of reported job titles: Material Handler, Dryer Feeder, Feeder, Baler, Cotton Tipper, Lug Loader, Machine Feeder, Offbearer, Sawmill Worker, Sewing Line Baler

Tasks

• Inspect materials and products for defects, and to ensure conformance to specifications.
• Remove materials and products from machines and equipment, and place them in boxes, trucks or conveyors, using hand tools and moving devices.
• Push dual control buttons and move controls in order to start, stop, or adjust machinery and equipment.
• Identify and mark materials, products, and samples, following instructions.
• Load materials and products into machines and equipment, or onto conveyors, using hand tools and moving devices.
• Clean and maintain machinery, equipment, and work areas to ensure proper functioning and safe working conditions.
• Weigh or measure materials or products to ensure conformance to specifications.
• Fasten, package, or stack materials and products, using hand tools and fastening equipment.
• Record production and operational data, such as amount of materials processed.
• Add chemicals, solutions, or ingredients to machines or equipment as required by the manufacturing process.