[Core] [106% incumbents] Distribute materials, supplies, and equipment to work stations, using lifts and trucks.
  DWAs: Move materials, equipment, or supplies.

[Supplemental] [106% incumbents] Collect samples of materials or products, checking them to ensure conformance to specifications or sending them to laboratories for analysis.
  DWAs: Test materials, solutions, or samples. | Collect samples for analysis or testing.

[Supplemental] [106% incumbents] Repair or replace equipment components or parts such as blades, rolls, and pumps.
  DWAs: Maintain material moving equipment in good working condition.

[Supplemental] [106% incumbents] Press console buttons to deflect packages to predetermined accumulators or reject lines.
  DWAs: Operate packing or other material processing equipment.

[Supplemental] [106% incumbents] Contact workers in work stations or other departments to request movement of materials, products, or machinery, or to notify them of incoming shipments and their estimated delivery times.
  DWAs: Communicate with others to coordinate material handling or movement.

[Supplemental] [106% incumbents] Join sections of conveyor frames at temporary working areas, and connect power units.
  DWAs: Install parts, assemblies, or attachments in transportation or material handling equipment. | Connect cables or electrical lines.

[Core] [105% incumbents] Observe conveyor operations and monitor lights, dials, and gauges to maintain specified operating levels and to detect equipment malfunctions.
  DWAs: Monitor equipment gauges or displays to ensure proper operation. | Inspect material-moving equipment to detect problems.

[Core] [105% incumbents] Record production data such as weights, types, quantities, and storage locations of materials, as well as equipment performance problems and downtime.
  DWAs: Record operational or production data.

[Core] [105% incumbents] Load, unload, or adjust materials or products on conveyors by hand, by using lifts, hoists, and scoops, or by opening gates, chutes, or hoppers.
  DWAs: Load materials into equipment for processing.

[Supplemental] [105% incumbents] Observe packages moving along conveyors to identify packages, detect defective packaging, and perform quality control.
  DWAs: Monitor operational quality or safety.

[Supplemental] [105% incumbents] Manipulate controls, levers, and valves to start pumps, auxiliary equipment, or conveyors, and to adjust equipment positions, speeds, timing, and material flows.
  DWAs: Control pumps or pumping equipment. | Operate conveyors or other industrial material moving equipment.

[Supplemental] [105% incumbents] Weigh or measure materials and products, using scales or other measuring instruments, or read scales on conveyors that continually weigh products, to verify specified tonnages and prevent overloads.
  DWAs: Measure product or material dimensions. | Weigh materials to ensure compliance with specifications.

[Supplemental] [105% incumbents] Clean, sterilize, and maintain equipment, machinery, and work stations, using hand tools, shovels, brooms, chemicals, hoses, and lubricants.
  DWAs: Clean facilities or work areas. | Clean machinery or equipment. | Maintain material moving equipment in good working condition.

[Supplemental] [105% incumbents] Move, assemble, and connect hoses or nozzles to material hoppers, storage tanks, conveyor sections or chutes, and pumps.
  DWAs: Move materials, equipment, or supplies. | Install parts, assemblies, or attachments in transportation or material handling equipment. | Connect hoses to equipment or machinery.

[Supplemental] [105% incumbents] Thread strapping through strapping tools and secure battens with strapping to form protective pallets around extrusions.
  DWAs: Secure cargo.

[Core] [104% incumbents] Inform supervisors of equipment malfunctions that need to be addressed.
  DWAs: Report vehicle or equipment malfunctions.

[Core] [104% incumbents] Stop equipment or machinery and clear jams, using poles, bars, and hand tools, or remove damaged materials from conveyors.
  DWAs: Remove debris or damaged materials. | Operate conveyors or other industrial material moving equipment.

[Supplemental] [104% incumbents] Read production and delivery schedules, and confer with supervisors, to determine sorting and transfer procedures, arrangement of packages on pallets, and destinations of loaded pallets.
  DWAs: Review work orders or schedules to determine operations or procedures. | Communicate with others to coordinate material handling or movement.

[Supplemental] [104% incumbents] Affix identifying information to materials or products, using hand tools.
  DWAs: Mark materials or objects for identification.

[Supplemental] [103% incumbents] Position deflector bars, gates, chutes, or spouts to divert flow of materials from one conveyor onto another conveyor.
  DWAs: Position material handling equipment.

--- SKILLS ---
  Monitoring (imp:3.38 lvl:3.12) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Active Listening (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Speaking (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Critical Thinking (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Reading Comprehension (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Writing (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Active Learning (imp:2.75 lvl:2.62) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Learning Strategies (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo
  Mathematics (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — Using mathematics to solve problems.
  Science (imp:1.75 lvl:1.50) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  English Language (imp:3.96 lvl:3.00) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Mechanical (imp:3.09 lvl:2.95) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  Public Safety and Security (imp:3.04 lvl:2.36) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  Production and Processing (imp:3.01 lvl:2.94) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  Transportation (imp:2.77 lvl:2.20) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  Education and Training (imp:2.62 lvl:2.18) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  Law and Government (imp:1.94 lvl:2.18) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:1.90) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  Administrative (imp:1.87 lvl:1.35) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  Administration and Management (imp:1.68 lvl:1.27) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  Mathematics (imp:1.61) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:1.51 lvl:0.75) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  Foreign Language (imp:1.50 lvl:0.75) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  Psychology (imp:1.49 lvl:1.21) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  Computers and Electronics (imp:1.46) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  Communications and Media (imp:1.42 lvl:0.96) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Physics (imp:1.36) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,
  Chemistry (imp:1.25) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  Engineering and Technology (imp:1.18) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  Food Production (imp:1.17) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food
  Building and Construction (imp:1.17) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r
  Telecommunications (imp:1.17) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  Design (imp:1.10) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  Biology (imp:1.08) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd
  Economics and Accounting (imp:1.07) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  Geography (imp:1.07) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:1.04) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  Sales and Marketing (imp:1.03) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:1.03) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:1.01) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i
  Fine Arts (imp:1.01) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:1.01) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 
  History and Archeology (imp:1.00) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi

--- ABILITIES ---
  Oral Comprehension (imp:3.75 lvl:3.50) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  Control Precision (imp:3.75 lvl:3.50) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  Problem Sensitivity (imp:3.62 lvl:3.12) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no
  Oral Expression (imp:3.50 lvl:3.38) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Deductive Reasoning (imp:3.50 lvl:3.00) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:3.38 lvl:3.00) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Multilimb Coordination (imp:3.38 lvl:3.50) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or
  Perceptual Speed (imp:3.25 lvl:3.25) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among
  Selective Attention (imp:3.25 lvl:3.12) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Near Vision (imp:3.25 lvl:3.12) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:3.12 lvl:2.88) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Manual Dexterity (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  Static Strength (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  Far Vision (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Speech Clarity (imp:3.12 lvl:2.88) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Written Expression (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under
  Information Ordering (imp:3.00 lvl:3.50) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  Visualization (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Finger Dexterity (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Rate Control (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an
  Trunk Strength (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Depth Perception (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Written Comprehension (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  Category Flexibility (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  Time Sharing (imp:2.88 lvl:2.50) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Response Orientation (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two o
  Auditory Attention (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Speech Recognition (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Fluency of Ideas (imp:2.50 lvl:2.25) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Reaction Time (imp:2.50 lvl:3.12) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou
  Glare Sensitivity (imp:2.50 lvl:2.25) — The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
  Extent Flexibility (imp:2.38 lvl:3.00) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  Speed of Closure (imp:2.25 lvl:2.25) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea
  Originality (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Memorization (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Stamina (imp:2.12 lvl:1.75) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti
  Gross Body Coordination (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh
  Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Number Facility (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Spatial Orientation (imp:2.00 lvl:1.38) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:2.00 lvl:1.50) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 
  Dynamic Strength (imp:2.00 lvl:2.12) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv
  Night Vision (imp:2.00 lvl:1.38) — The ability to see under low-light conditions.
  Peripheral Vision (imp:2.00 lvl:1.38) — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes ar
  Sound Localization (imp:2.00 lvl:1.50) — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.
  Explosive Strength (imp:1.88 lvl:1.38) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping
  Speed of Limb Movement (imp:1.75 lvl:1.25) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
  Dynamic Flexibility (imp:1.25 lvl:0.25) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with yo

--- WORK ACTIVITIES ---
  Getting Information (imp:4.21 lvl:3.85) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:4.21 lvl:4.54) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:4.18 lvl:4.11) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:4.17 lvl:4.27) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:4.15 lvl:4.71) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:3.91 lvl:3.95) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:3.89 lvl:5.41) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:3.84 lvl:4.39) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:3.76 lvl:4.08) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:3.61 lvl:3.54) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:3.57 lvl:3.95) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:3.49 lvl:3.36) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:3.41 lvl:3.44) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:3.41 lvl:4.08) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:3.39 lvl:3.57) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:3.21 lvl:3.40) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Processing Information (imp:3.17 lvl:3.33) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:3.11 lvl:3.38) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Training and Teaching Others (imp:3.07 lvl:3.22) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Thinking Creatively (imp:3.03 lvl:3.17) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:3.03 lvl:3.28) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:2.99 lvl:3.00) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:2.97 lvl:3.84) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:2.92 lvl:3.07) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:2.88 lvl:2.68) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:2.88 lvl:2.64) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:2.78 lvl:2.94) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:2.78 lvl:2.90) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:2.76 lvl:2.74) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:2.75 lvl:2.21) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:2.73 lvl:2.63) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:2.69 lvl:2.98) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Working with Computers (imp:2.64 lvl:2.59) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:2.62 lvl:2.87) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:2.55 lvl:2.37) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:2.42 lvl:2.32) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:2.32 lvl:2.33) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:2.28 lvl:2.41) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:2.17 lvl:1.73) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:2.16 lvl:1.90) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:2.10 lvl:1.69) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ

--- WORK STYLES ---
  Dependability (imp:2.14) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Attention to Detail (imp:1.86) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Cautiousness (imp:1.56) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Dependability (imp:1.00) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Stress Tolerance (imp:1.00) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Integrity (imp:0.72) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Cooperation (imp:0.51) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Achievement Orientation (imp:0.50) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Adaptability (imp:0.40) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Initiative (imp:0.28) — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Perseverance (imp:0.28) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Self-Confidence (imp:0.24) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Sincerity (imp:0.13) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Self-Control (imp:0.02) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Innovation () — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Achievement Orientation () — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Intellectual Curiosity () — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity () — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Initiative () — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Adaptability () — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Self-Confidence () — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Perseverance () — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Leadership Orientation () — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Humility () — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Sincerity () — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Empathy () — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Cooperation () — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Optimism () — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Social Orientation () — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Cautiousness () — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Attention to Detail () — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Integrity () — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Stress Tolerance () — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Self-Control () — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Optimism (imp:-0.02) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Empathy (imp:-0.09) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Humility (imp:-0.14) — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Social Orientation (imp:-0.14) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:-0.24) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity (imp:-0.34) — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Innovation (imp:-0.45) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Leadership Orientation (imp:-0.52) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.

--- TRANSFERABLE SKILLS ---
  Operations Monitoring (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Operation and Control (imp:4.00 lvl:3.88) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:3.00 lvl:2.75) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Troubleshooting (imp:2.88 lvl:2.75) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:2.88 lvl:2.62) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:2.88 lvl:2.75) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Time Management (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Social Perceptiveness (imp:2.75 lvl:2.62) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Instructing (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — Teaching others how to do something.
  Service Orientation (imp:2.75 lvl:2.25) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Systems Evaluation (imp:2.75 lvl:2.50) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed 
  Coordination (imp:2.62 lvl:2.88) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Equipment Maintenance (imp:2.62 lvl:2.62) — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind o
  Systems Analysis (imp:2.62 lvl:2.62) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, 
  Persuasion (imp:2.50 lvl:2.12) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Repairing (imp:2.50 lvl:2.50) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:2.50 lvl:2.50) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Negotiation (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Equipment Selection (imp:2.12 lvl:1.88) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  Operations Analysis (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  Technology Design (imp:1.88 lvl:1.00) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
  Management of Material Resources (imp:1.88 lvl:1.12) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi
  Management of Financial Resources (imp:1.38 lvl:0.38) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the
  Programming (imp:1.25 lvl:0.25) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.
  Installation (imp:1.00) — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.

--- NATIONAL WAGES ---
  total_employment : 22,930
  annual_median    : $42,420
  annual_pct10     : $36,180
  annual_pct25     : $38,180
  annual_pct75     : $48,530
  annual_pct90     : $59,470
  annual_mean      : $45,080
  hourly_median    : $20.39

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : West Virginia ($62,830)
  lowest_state     : Oklahoma ($36,200)
  dispersion_ratio : 1.736x

--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (44 total) ---
  Transportation and Warehousing           emp:   10,960  median: $  39,530
  Manufacturing                            emp:    4,980  median: $  48,730
  Wholesale Trade                          emp:    4,580  median: $  43,210
  Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction emp:    1,290  median: $  63,770
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:      390  median: $  36,940
  Retail Trade                             emp:       80  median: $  38,260
  Other Services (except Public Administration) emp:       60  median: $       0
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:       40  median: $  81,330
  Construction                             emp:       30  median: $  48,690

--- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (9 total) ---
  Transportation and Warehousing           emp:   10,960  median: $  39,530
  Manufacturing                            emp:    4,980  median: $  48,730
  Wholesale Trade                          emp:    4,580  median: $  43,210
  Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction emp:    1,290  median: $  63,770
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:      390  median: $  36,940
  Retail Trade                             emp:       80  median: $  38,260
  Other Services (except Public Administration) emp:       60  median: $       0
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:       40  median: $  81,330
  Construction                             emp:       30  median: $  48,690

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match_score        : 0.0000
wikidata_qid       : N/A
word_count         : 0
wikipedia_url      : N/A
license            : CC BY-SA 4.0
fetched_at         : 2026-06-02T23:37:46.755274Z

--- SEMANTIC NEIGHBORS (5) ---

  Title: USS McKee (AS-41) (similarity: 0.1702)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_McKee_(AS-41)
  QID: Q7871660
  Extract: USS McKee (AS-41), named after Andrew McKee, was the third Emory S. Land-class submarine tender built by the Lockheed Shipbuilding and Construction Company of Seattle, Washington for the United States Navy.

  Title: Legacy Way (similarity: 0.2000)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legacy_Way
  QID: Q6517269
  Extract: The M5 Legacy Way is a 4.6 kilometres (2.9 mi) long tunnel linking the Western Freeway at Toowong and the Inner City Bypass at Kelvin Grove, Brisbane. The project consisted of two bored tunnels carrying two motorway grade lanes of traffic in each direction. It opened on 25 June 2015 and is the fourt

  Title: List of construction trades (similarity: 0.3509)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_construction_trades
  QID: Q3333739
  Extract:  
The following is a list of trades in construction.Boilermaker – works in nuclear, oil and gas industry, shipyards, refineries, and chemical plants, on boilers, pressure vessels, and similar equipment.
Carpenter – a craftsperson who performs carpentry, building mainly with wood. Among carpentry's s

  Title: Kuala Lumpur International Airport (similarity: 0.1562)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kuala_Lumpur_International_Airport
  QID: Q500253
  Extract: Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) is the main international airport of Malaysia. Despite its name, it is not located within Kuala Lumpur, but rather in the Sepang District of Selangor, approximately 45 km (28 mi) south of the city, serving its greater conurbation. KLIA is the largest and bus

  Title: Cunard Line (similarity: 0.2927)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cunard_Line
  QID: Q730587
  Extract: The Cunard Line is a British shipping company and an international cruise line based at Carnival House at Southampton, England, operated by Carnival UK and owned by Carnival Corporation. Since 2011, Cunard and its four ships have been registered in Hamilton, Bermuda.

model_pass1          : claude-sonnet-4-20250514
model_pass2          : claude-haiku-4-5-20251001
inference_confidence : high
confidence_notes     : Strong confidence based on detailed O*NET work activity data, comprehensive BLS wage statistics, and clear industry employment patterns. The occupation has well-defined tasks and skill requirements.
inferred_at          : 2026-06-04T03:24:36.277065+00:00
tokens_input         : 4,768
tokens_output        : 4,380
cost_usd             : $0.047990
wikipedia_used       : False
wikipedia_title      : None
wikipedia_note       : No exact Wikipedia match found for this specific occupation. The closest semantic match was 'List of construction trades' which provides limited context for this material handling role.

--- PROSE FIELDS ---

ROLE SUMMARY:
Conveyor Operators and Tenders control and monitor conveyor systems that transport materials and products throughout manufacturing, warehousing, and distribution facilities. These workers ensure the safe and efficient movement of goods by operating controls, monitoring equipment performance, and performing basic maintenance tasks. They play a critical role in maintaining production flow and quality control in industrial operations.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
A typical day involves monitoring conveyor operations through observation of lights, dials, and gauges to maintain proper operating levels and detect equipment malfunctions. Workers distribute materials and supplies to work stations using lifts and trucks, while collecting samples to check conformance to specifications. They press console buttons to direct packages to predetermined locations, communicate with other departments to coordinate material movement, and record production data including weights, quantities, and storage locations. Physical tasks include loading and unloading materials by hand or using mechanical aids, and performing routine maintenance like repairing conveyor components.

WHO THRIVES:
Individuals who excel in this role demonstrate strong attention to detail and dependability, as evidenced by the top work styles of dependability and attention to detail from O*NET data. The high importance of monitoring skills (3.4) and control precision abilities (3.8) indicates success for those who can maintain sustained focus on equipment performance. The realistic-conventional RIASEC profile (R:6.13, C:4.95) suggests people who prefer hands-on, structured work with clear procedures thrive here. Physical stamina and multilimb coordination abilities (3.4) are essential, along with stress tolerance for maintaining operations in industrial environments.

CAREER ENTRY:
Entry into this field typically requires minimal formal education, with 70% of workers having less than a high school diploma and 24.3% holding a high school diploma or equivalent according to education distribution data. Job Zone 2 classification indicates some preparation is needed, typically acquired through on-the-job training. Basic mechanical knowledge (importance 3.1) and English language skills (importance 4.0) are foundational requirements. Most workers learn conveyor operation, safety procedures, and quality control processes through employer-provided training programs.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Career advancement often leads to supervisory roles overseeing conveyor operations or broader material handling departments. Workers may transition to related equipment operator positions such as industrial truck operators (53-7051.00) or advance to industrial machinery mechanic roles (49-9041.00) with additional training. Some pursue specialized roles in automated warehouse systems or advance to production coordination positions. The transferable skills in operations monitoring and quality control provide pathways into manufacturing supervision or logistics coordination roles.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
The occupation employs 22,930 workers nationally with a median annual wage of $42,420 according to BLS OEWS May 2025 data, ranging from $36,180 to $59,470 for the 10th to 90th percentiles. Geographic wage variation is moderate with West Virginia offering the highest wages at $62,830 and Oklahoma the lowest at $36,200, representing a 1.74x ratio. Employment is concentrated in Transportation and Warehousing (10,960 workers), Manufacturing (4,980 workers), and Wholesale Trade (4,580 workers). The role's integration with automated systems and e-commerce growth in warehousing suggests stable demand, particularly in logistics hubs.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
Automation risk is moderate as conveyor systems increasingly integrate sensors and automated controls that reduce manual monitoring requirements. However, the high importance of identifying objects and events (4.2) and inspecting equipment (4.2) suggests human oversight remains critical for quality control and problem resolution. Physical manipulation tasks and complex problem-solving during equipment malfunctions provide some protection against full automation.

--- REASONED EDGES ---
  [skill_overlap] Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand (53-7062.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles share high importance in handling and moving objects work activity and require similar physical abilities and mechanical knowledge.
    data: Handling and Moving Objects activity importance 3.9
    data: Mechanical knowledge importance 3.1
    data: Job Zone 2 classification
  [career_pathway] Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Operations monitoring transferable skill (4.0 importance) and material handling work activities provide natural advancement path.
    data: Operations Monitoring transferable skill importance 4.0
    data: Transportation knowledge 2.8
    data: Primary-Short relationship declared
  [career_pathway] Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Equipment repair tasks and mechanical knowledge provide foundation for advancement to machinery maintenance roles.
    data: Mechanical knowledge importance 3.1
    data: Equipment repair tasks
    data: Primary-Long relationship declared
  [riasec_cluster] Hoist and Winch Operators (53-7041.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Realistic-Conventional RIASEC profile and similar equipment operation focus create occupational clustering.
    data: RIASEC profile R:6.13, C:4.95
    data: Control Precision ability importance 3.8
    data: Primary-Short relationship declared
  [task_similarity] Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (51-9196.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Monitoring equipment operations and controlling machine processes are core activities in both roles.
    data: Controlling Machines and Processes activity importance 4.2
    data: Operations Monitoring skill importance 4.0
    data: Primary-Long relationship declared
  [wage_band] Machine Feeders and Offbearers (53-7063.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Similar Job Zone 2 classification and material handling focus suggest comparable wage ranges in manufacturing settings.
    data: Job Zone 2 classification
    data: Material handling focus
    data: Primary-Short relationship declared

--- NORMALIZER SIGNALS ---
  match_keywords   : ['conveyor operator', 'belt operator', 'conveyor tender', 'belt tender', 'material handler', 'production operator', 'assembly line tender', 'equipment operator']
  exclude_keywords : ['engineer', 'supervisor', 'manager', 'technician', 'mechanic']
  title_patterns   : ['*conveyor*operator', '*belt*operator', '*conveyor*tender', '*line*tender', '*material*handler']
  common_variations: ['conveyor operator', 'belt operator', 'conveyor tender', 'belt tender', 'beltman', 'assembly line tender', 'material handling operator', 'production line operator']

total_terms    : 40
top_words      : ['equipment', 'tendency', 'others', 'materials', 'operator', 'material', 'control', 'principles', 'includes', 'production', 'tools', 'objects', 'conveyor', 'operations', 'hand', 'moving', 'monitoring', 'products', 'quality', 'procedures']
source_layers  : onet_tasks | onet_dimensions | dwas | wikipedia | inference

TERM                    COUNT     FREQ  DOMINANT SOURCE      SOURCE BREAKDOWN
──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
equipment                  62  0.01870  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:37%  dwas:27%  onet_tasks:15%
tendency                   42  0.01267  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
others                     40  0.01207  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:95%  dwas:5%
materials                  30  0.00905  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:33%  onet_tasks:30%  dwas:23%
operator                   28  0.00845  wikipedia            wikipedia:96%  inference:4%
material                   21  0.00634  dwas                 dwas:57%  onet_dimensions:14%  inference:14%
control                    20  0.00603  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:60%  inference:30%  onet_tasks:5%
principles                 16  0.00483  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
includes                   15  0.00453  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:80%  wikipedia:20%
production                 14  0.00422  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:57%  inference:21%  onet_tasks:14%
tools                      14  0.00422  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:36%  wikipedia:36%  onet_tasks:29%
objects                    14  0.00422  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:86%  dwas:7%  inference:7%
conveyor                   13  0.00392  inference            inference:54%  onet_tasks:38%  wikipedia:8%
operations                 13  0.00392  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:46%  inference:38%  onet_tasks:8%
hand                       13  0.00392  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:54%  onet_tasks:31%  wikipedia:8%
moving                     13  0.00392  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:54%  dwas:38%  onet_tasks:8%
monitoring                 13  0.00392  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:62%  inference:38%
products                   12  0.00362  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:50%  onet_dimensions:42%  inference:8%
quality                    12  0.00362  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:50%  inference:33%  onet_tasks:8%
procedures                 12  0.00362  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:67%  inference:17%  onet_tasks:8%
handling                   12  0.00362  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:42%  dwas:42%  inference:17%
problems                   11  0.00332  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:82%  onet_tasks:9%  dwas:9%
construction               11  0.00332  wikipedia            wikipedia:73%  onet_dimensions:18%  inference:9%
ideas                      11  0.00332  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
performance                10  0.00302  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:70%  inference:20%  onet_tasks:10%
identifying                10  0.00302  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:80%  onet_tasks:10%  inference:10%
techniques                 10  0.00302  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
performing                 10  0.00302  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:80%  inference:20%
body                       10  0.00302  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
tradesperson               10  0.00302  wikipedia            wikipedia:100%
movement                    9  0.00271  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:44%  dwas:22%  inference:22%
problem                     9  0.00271  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:78%  inference:22%
maintenance                 9  0.00271  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:44%  wikipedia:33%  inference:22%
resources                   9  0.00271  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
physical                    9  0.00271  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:67%  inference:33%
events                      9  0.00271  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  inference:11%
quickly                     9  0.00271  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
activities                  9  0.00271  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
orientation                 9  0.00271  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
maintaining                 9  0.00271  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:67%  inference:22%  wikipedia:11%