Careers · Conveyor Operators and Tenders · Illinois
Conveyor Operators and Tenders in Illinois
Conveyor operators and tenders control and maintain conveyor systems that transport materials and products in warehouses, manufacturing plants, distribution centers, and processing facilities. They monitor equipment operation, adjust speed and routing as needed, and ensure materials move smoothly from one location to another In Illinois the median pay is $44,290 a year, 4% above the national median of $42,420.
$44,290median pay in Illinois, per year
$40,190–$49,060middle half earn
480employed in Illinois
$42,420U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in Illinois
3open roles like this on employer career sites, 0 in Illinois or remote
2employers hiring
2posted in the last 7 days
What it takes
Preparation: Some preparation (usually high school; some on-the-job training). Most hold no formal education requirement.
Skills that matter most
Operations MonitoringOperation and ControlMonitoringActive ListeningSpeakingCritical ThinkingComplex Problem SolvingReading Comprehension
Knowledge areas
English LanguageMechanicalPublic Safety and SecurityProduction and ProcessingTransportationEducation and Training
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Conveyor Operators and Tenders.
Licenses and training in Illinois
Conveyor Operators and Tenders pay in other states
West Virginia · $62,830Iowa · $56,900Maryland · $56,120Alabama · $55,970Louisiana · $54,590Wyoming · $52,480New Jersey · $50,750Utah · $48,620North Dakota · $47,770Indiana · $46,300
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Are you suited for this?
Four short assessments and your background, scored against conveyor operators and tenders and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
Four short assessments and your background, scored against conveyor operators and tenders and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
O*NET-SOC 53-7011.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Illinois, annual.