Machine Feeders and Offbearers

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Also known as:
Brick Offbearer, Chain Offbearer, Chopper Feeder, Doffer, Dryer Feeder, Hopper Feeder, Hopper Filler, Line Feeder, Offbearer, Packing Machine Can Feeder

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SNAPSHOT

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

Leadership	HIGH
Critical decision making	LOW
Level of responsibilities	HIGH
Job challenge and pressure to meet deadlines	MED
Dealing and handling conflict	LOW

Competition for this position	LOW
Communication with others	LOW
Work closely with team members, clients etc.	HIGH
Comfort of the work setting	HIGH
Exposure to extreme environmental conditions	LOW
Exposure to job hazards	LOW
Physical demands	LOW

Daily tasks

Fasten, package, or stack materials and products, using hand tools and fastening equipment.

Load materials and products into machines and equipment, or onto conveyors, using hand tools and moving devices.

Record production and operational data, such as amount of materials processed.

Transfer materials and products to and from machinery and equipment, using industrial trucks or hand trucks.

Inspect materials and products for defects, and to ensure conformance to specifications.

Clean and maintain machinery, equipment, and work areas to ensure proper functioning and safe working conditions.

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.

MAIN ACTIVITIES

Handling and Moving Objects	Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
Controlling Machines and Processes	Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
Getting Information	Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

Performing General Physical Activities	Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material	Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.

Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events	Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates	Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings	Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.

AREAS OF KNOWLEDGE

Production and Processing	Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
Mechanical	Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Mathematics	Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

English Language	Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Public Safety and Security	Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.

Education and Training	Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.

Clerical	Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.

Administration and Management	Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.

TOP SKILLS

Operation Monitoring	Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
Monitoring	Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Quality Control Analysis	Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.

Troubleshooting	Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.

Reading Comprehension	Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Active Listening	Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Speaking	Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Operation and Control	Controlling operations of equipment or systems.