Careers · Machine Feeders and Offbearers · Rhode Island
Machine Feeders and Offbearers in Rhode Island
Machine feeders and offbearers load materials into or unload finished products from machines and equipment, either automated or operated by other workers. This work takes place in manufacturing facilities, warehouses, and production plants across various industries In Rhode Island the median pay is $32,770 a year, 20% below the national median of $41,220.
$32,770median pay in Rhode Island, per year
$31,200–$43,780middle half earn
$41,220U.S. median, for comparison
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What it takes
Preparation: Some preparation (usually high school; some on-the-job training). Most hold a high school diploma.
Skills that matter most
Operations MonitoringMonitoringReading ComprehensionActive ListeningSpeakingTroubleshootingQuality Control AnalysisOperation and Control
Knowledge areas
Production and ProcessingMechanicalMathematics (knowledge)English LanguagePublic Safety and SecurityEducation and Training
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Machine Feeders and Offbearers.
Licenses and training in Rhode Island
Machine Feeders and Offbearers pay in other states
Wisconsin · $55,120Wyoming · $51,280Minnesota · $48,740Colorado · $48,400Kansas · $47,930Missouri · $46,580New Hampshire · $46,580Washington · $45,600Oregon · $45,580Nebraska · $45,470
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Are you suited for this?
Four short assessments and your background, scored against machine feeders and offbearers and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
Four short assessments and your background, scored against machine feeders and offbearers and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
O*NET-SOC 53-7063.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Rhode Island, annual.