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TITLE: Conveyor Operators and Tenders
DEFINITION: Control or tend conveyors or conveyor systems that move materials or products to and from stockpiles, processing stations, departments, vehicles, and underground workings. May control speed and routing of materials or products.
TASKS:
1. Manipulates controls, levers, and valves to start pumps, auxiliary equipment, or conveyors and adjust equipment positions, speed, timing, and material flow.
2. Observes conveyor operations and monitors lights, dials, and gauges to maintain specified operating levels and detect equipment malfunctions.
3. Stops equipment or machinery and clears jams, using poles, bars, and hand tools, or removes damaged materials from conveyors.
4. Reads production and delivery schedules, and confers with supervisor to determine processing procedures.
5. Loads, unloads, or adjusts materials or products on conveyors by hand or using lifts and hoists.
6. Inspects equipment and machinery to prevent loss of materials or products during transit.
7. Signals workers in other departments to move materials, products, or machinery, or notifies work stations of shipments enroute and estimated delivery times.
8. Moves, assembles, and connects hoses or nozzles to material hoppers, storage tanks, conveyor sections or chutes, and pumps.
9. Repairs or replaces equipment components or parts such as blades, rolls, and pumps.
10. Cleans, sterilizes, and maintains equipment, machinery, and work stations, using hand tools, shovels, brooms, chemicals, hoses, and lubricants.
11. Weighs or measures materials and products, using scales or other measuring instruments, to verify specified tonnage and prevent overloads.
12. Collects samples of materials or products for laboratory analysis and ensure conformance to specifications.
13. Affixes identifying information to materials or products, using hand tools.
14. Records production data, such as weight, type, quantity, and storage locations of materials, and documents equipment downtime.
15. Distributes materials, supplies, and equipment to work stations, using lifts and trucks.
KNOWLEDGE:
Knowledge elements are ranked by importance.
71 Production and Processing
Knowledge of inputs, outputs, raw materials, waste, quality control, costs, and techniques for maximizing the manufacture and distribution of goods
58 Mechanical
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, benefits, repair, and maintenance
33 Clerical
Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing systems, filing and records management systems, stenography and transcription, forms design principles, and other office procedures and terminology
25 Transportation
Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including their relative costs, advantages, and limitations
21 Physics
Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, and applications including air, water, material dynamics, light, atomic principles, heat, electric theory, earth formations, and meteorological and related natural phenomena
21 Engineering and Technology
Knowledge of equipment, tools, mechanical devices, and their uses to produce motion, light, power, technology, and other applications
21 English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar
17 Mathematics
Knowledge of numbers, their operations, and interrelationships including arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications
4 Chemistry
Knowledge of the composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods
4 Public Safety and Security
Knowledge of weaponry, public safety, and security operations, rules, regulations, precautions, prevention, and the protection of people, data, and property
4 Telecommunications
Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems
4 Communications and Media
Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods including alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media
SKILLS:
Skills elements are ranked by importance.
90 Operation and Control
Controlling operations of equipment or systems
90 Operation Monitoring
Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly
80 Equipment Maintenance
Performing routine maintenance and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed
75 Repairing
Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools
60 Troubleshooting
Determining what is causing an operating error and deciding what to do about it
60 Equipment Selection
Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job
45 Reading Comprehension
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents
45 Product Inspection
Inspecting and evaluating the quality of products
40 Information Organization
Finding ways to structure or classify multiple pieces of information
40 Writing
Communicating effectively with others in writing as indicated by the needs of the audience
40 Monitoring
Assessing how well one is doing when learning or doing something
40 Problem Identification
Identifying the nature of problems
35 Testing
Conducting tests to determine whether equipment, software, or procedures are operating as expected
35 Speaking
Talking to others to effectively convey information
35 Mathematics
Using mathematics to solve problems
30 Systems Perception
Determining when important changes have occurred in a system or are likely to occur
30 Information Gathering
Knowing how to find information and identifying essential information
30 Coordination
Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions
25 Installation
Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications
25 Active Listening
Listening to what other people are saying and asking questions as appropriate
25 Management of Material Resources
Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materials needed to do certain work
25 Learning Strategies
Using multiple approaches when learning or teaching new things
20 Idea Generation
Generating a number of different approaches to problems
20 Identification of Key Causes
Identifying the things that must be changed to achieve a goal
20 Critical Thinking
Using logic and analysis to identify the strengths and weaknesses of different approaches
20 Science
Using scientific methods to solve problems
20 Idea Evaluation
Evaluating the likely success of an idea in relation to the demands of the situation
20 Time Management
Managing one's own time and the time of others
20 Technology Design
Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs
20 Judgment and Decision Making
Weighing the relative costs and benefits of a potential action
15 Active Learning
Working with new material or information to grasp its implications
15 Systems Evaluation
Looking at many indicators of system performance, taking into account their accuracy
15 Solution Appraisal
Observing and evaluating the outcomes of a problem solution to identify lessons learned or redirect efforts
15 Operations Analysis
Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design
10 Identifying Downstream Consequences
Determining the long-term outcomes of a change in operations
10 Synthesis/Reorganization
Reorganizing information to get a better approach to problems or tasks
10 Service Orientation
Actively looking for ways to help people
5 Management of Personnel Resources
Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job
5 Management of Financial Resources
Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for these expenditures
5 Persuasion
Persuading others to approach things differently
5 Negotiation
Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences
5 Instructing
Teaching others how to do something
5 Visioning
Developing an image of how a system should work under ideal conditions
5 Implementation Planning
Developing approaches for implementing an idea
5 Social Perceptiveness
Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react the way they do .
ABILITIES:
Abilities elements are ranked by importance.
65 Perceptual Speed
The ability to quickly and accurately compare letters, numbers, objects, pictures, or patterns. The things to be compared may be presented at the same time or one after the other. This ability also includes comparing a presented object with a remembered object
60 Control Precision
The ability to quickly and repeatedly make precise adjustments in moving the controls of a machine or vehicle to exact positions
60 Manual Dexterity
The ability to quickly make coordinated movements of one hand, a hand together with its arm, or two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects
60 Near Vision
The ability to see details of objects at a close range (within a few feet of the observer)
55 Problem Sensitivity
The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
55 Trunk Strength
The ability to use one's abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without "giving out" or fatiguing
50 Information Ordering
The ability to correctly follow a given rule or set of rules in order to arrange things or actions in a certain order. The things or actions can include numbers, letters, words, pictures, procedures, sentences, and mathematical or logical operations.
50 Multilimb Coordination
The ability to coordinate movements of two or more limbs together (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the body is in motion
50 Wrist-Finger Speed
The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists
45 Number Facility
The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly
45 Selective Attention
The ability to concentrate and not be distracted while performing a task over a period of time
45 Finger Dexterity
The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects
45 Static Strength
The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects
40 Written Comprehension
The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing
40 Oral Expression
The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand
40 Visualization
The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged
40 Extent Flexibility
The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with the body, arms, and/or legs
35 Arm-Hand Steadiness
The ability to keep the hand and arm steady while making an arm movement or while holding the arm and hand in one position
35 Deductive Reasoning
The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to come up with logical answers. It involves deciding if an answer makes sense.
35 Time Sharing
The ability to efficiently shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of information (such as speech, sounds, touch, or other sources)
35 Oral Comprehension
The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences
30 Inductive Reasoning
The ability to combine separate pieces of information, or specific answers to problems, to form general rules or conclusions. It includes coming up with a logical explanation for why a series of seemingly unrelated events occur together.
30 Response Orientation
The ability to choose quickly and correctly between two or more movements in response to two or more signals (lights, sounds, pictures, etc.). It includes the speed with which the correct response is started with the hand, foot, or other body parts
30 Flexibility of Closure
The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or sound) that is hidden in other distracting material
30 Written Expression
The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand
30 Speech Clarity
The ability to speak clearly so that it is understandable to a listener
30 Rate Control
The ability to time the adjustments of a movement or equipment control in anticipation of changes in the speed and/or direction of a continuously moving object or scene
30 Depth Perception
The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from the observer, or to judge the distance between an object and the observer
25 Far Vision
The ability to see details at a distance
25 Dynamic Strength
The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This involves muscular endurance and resistance to muscle fatigue
25 Reaction Time
The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to one signal (sound, light, picture, etc.) when it appears
25 Dynamic Flexibility
The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with the body, arms, and/or legs
25 Spatial Orientation
The ability to know one's location in relation to the environment, or to know where other objects are in relation to one's self
25 Speed of Limb Movement
The ability to quickly move the arms or legs
25 Hearing Sensitivity
The ability to detect or tell the difference between sounds that vary over broad ranges of pitch and loudness
20 Gross Body Coordination
The ability to coordinate the movement of the arms, legs, and torso together in activities where the whole body is in motion
20 Category Flexibility
The ability to produce many rules so that each rule tells how to group (or combine) a set of things in a different way.
20 Mathematical Reasoning
The ability to understand and organize a problem and then to select a mathematical method or formula to solve the problem
20 Sound Localization
The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated
20 Memorization
The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and procedures
20 Auditory Attention
The ability to focus on a single source of auditory (hearing) information in the presence of other distracting sounds
20 Stamina
The ability to exert one's self physically over long periods of time without getting winded or out of breath
20 Speed of Closure
The ability to quickly make sense of information that seems to be without meaning or organization. It involves quickly combining and organizing different pieces of information into a meaningful pattern
15 Peripheral Vision
The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes are focused forward
15 Visual Color Discrimination
The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness
10 Gross Body Equilibrium
The ability to keep or regain one's body balance or stay upright when in an unstable position
10 Fluency of Ideas
The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a given topic. It concerns the number of ideas produced and not the quality, correctness, or creativity of the ideas.
10 Explosive Strength
The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping or sprinting), or to throw an object
5 Speech Recognition
The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person
5 Originality
The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situation, or to develop creative ways to solve a problem
5 Night Vision
The ability to see under low light conditions
5 Glare Sensitivity
The ability to see objects in the presence of glare or bright lighting
WORK ACTIVITIES:
Work activities elements are ranked by importance.
100 Controlling Machines and Processes
Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
92 Monitor Processes, Material, or Surroundings
Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, often to detect problems or to find out when things are finished.
88 Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Inspecting or diagnosing equipment, structures, or materials to identify the causes of errors or other problems or defects.
83 Handling and Moving Objects
Using one's own hands and arms in handling, installing, forming, positioning, and moving materials, or in manipulating things, including the use of keyboards.
79 Documenting or Recording Information
Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in either written form or by electronic/magnetic recording.
79 Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
Fixing, servicing, aligning, setting up, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.
71 Communicating With Other Workers
Providing information to supervisors, fellow workers, and subordinates. This information can be exchanged face-to-face, in writing, or via telephone/electronic transfer.
67 Getting Information Needed to Do the Job
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
67 Performing General Physical Activities
Performing physical activities that require moving one's whole body, such as in climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, where the activities often also require considerable use of the arms and legs, such as in the physical handling of materials.
63 Estimating Needed Characteristics
Estimating the Characteristics of Materials, Products, Events, or Information: Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities, or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
58 Processing Information
Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, verifying, or processing information or data.
58 Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Identifying information received by making estimates or categorizations, recognizing differences or similarities, or sensing changes in circumstances or events.
58 Evaluating Information Against Standards
Evaluating information against a set of standards and verifying that it is correct.
50 Analyzing Data or Information
Identifying underlying principles, reasons, or facts by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
50 Operating Vehicles or Equipment
Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft.
50 Judging Qualities of Things, Services, or People
Making judgments about or assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
46 Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Combining, evaluating, and reasoning with information and data to make decisions and solve problems. These processes involve making decisions about the relative importance of information and choosing the best solution.
42 Coordinating Work and Activities of Others
Coordinating members of a work group to accomplish tasks.
42 Performing Administrative Activities
Approving requests, handling paperwork, and performing day-to-day administrative tasks.
38 Implementing Ideas or Programs
Conducting or carrying out work procedures and activities in accord with one's own ideas or information provided through directions/instructions for purposes of installing, modifying, preparing, delivering, constructing, integrating, finishing, or completing programs, systems, structures, or products.
38 Establishing and Maintaining Relationships
Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others.
29 Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing
Developing plans to accomplish work, and prioritizing and organizing one's own work.
25 Assisting and Caring for Others
Providing assistance or personal care to others.
21 Updating and Using Job-Relevant Knowledge
Keeping up-to-date technically and knowing one's own jobs' and related jobs' functions.
21 Monitoring and Controlling Resources
Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
17 Providing Consultation and Advice to Others
Providing consultation and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-related, or process related topics.
17 Thinking Creatively
Originating, inventing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
13 Interpreting Meaning of Information to Others
Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be understood or used to support responses or feedback to others.
13 Coaching and Developing Others
Identifying developmental needs of others and coaching or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
13 Selling or Influencing Others
Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods, or otherwise changing their minds or actions.
8 Developing Objectives and Strategies
Establishing long range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve these objectives.
8 Guiding, Directing and Motivating Subordinates
Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring subordinates.
8 Repairing and Maintaining Electrical Equipment
Fixing, servicing, adjusting, regulating, calibrating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles.
4 Drafting and Specifying Technical Devices
Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to inform others about how devices, parts, equipment, or structures are to be fabricated, constructed, assembled, modified, maintained, or used.
4 Resolving Conflict or Negotiating with Others
Handling complaints, arbitrating disputes, and resolving grievances, or otherwise negotiating with others.
4 Teaching Others
Identifying educational needs, developing formal training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
WORK CONTEXT:
Work context elements are ranked by frequency (F), importance (I), responsibility (R), amount of contact (C), how serious (S), objective vs. subjective (O), automation (A), extent of frustration (E), responsible for health and safety (H), likelihood of injury (L), degree of injury (D) .
80 (F) Using Hands on Objects, Tools, Controls
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Using hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls?
80 (F) Indoors
How frequently does this job require the worker to work: Indoors
65 (I) Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
How important is it to this job that the pace is determined by the speed of equipment or machinery? (This does not refer to keeping busy at all times on this job.)
64 (I) Importance of Being Sure All Is Done
How important is it to be sure that all the details of this job are performed and everything is done completely?
60 (F) Standing
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Standing?
60 (I) Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job?
55 (F) Making Repetitive Motions
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Making repetitive motions?
50 (F) Contaminants
How often during a usual work period is the worker exposed to the following conditions: Contaminants (pollutants, gases, dust, odors, etc.)?
47 (A) Degree of Automation
Indicate the level of automation of this job.
47 (S) Consequence of Error
How serious would the result usually be if the worker made a mistake that was not readily correctable?
45 (F) Hazardous Equipment
How often does this job require the worker to be exposed to harardous equipment? Hazardous Equipment (e.g., saws, machinery/mechanical parts include exposure to vehicular traffic, but not driving a vehicle)
45 (F) Bending or Twisting the Body
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Bending or twisting the body?
45 (F) Common Protective or Safety Attire
How often does the worker wear: Common protective or safety attire, such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hearing protection, hard-hat, or personal flotation device?
45 (I) Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
How important is repeating the same physical activities (e.g., key entry) or mental activities (e.g., checking entries in a ledger) over and over, without stopping, to performing this job?
44 (I) Importance of Being Aware of New Events
How important is being constantly aware of either frequently changing events (e.g. security guard watching for shoplifters) or infrequent events (e.g. radar operator watching for tornadoes) to performing this job?
40 (F) Outdoors
How frequently does this job require the worker to work: Outdoors
35 (F) Sitting
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Sitting?
31 (L) Hazardous Equipment
What is the likelihood that the worker would be injured as a result of being exposed to hazardous equipment while performing this job? Hazardous Equipment (e.g., saws, machinery/mechanical parts include exposure to vehicular traffic, but not driving a vehicle)
30 (F) Sounds or Noise Levels Are Distracting
How often during a usual work period is the worker exposed to the following conditions: Sounds and noise levels that are distracting and uncomfortable?
30 (F) Very Hot
How often during a usual work period is the worker exposed to the following conditions: Very hot (above 90 F) or very cold (under 32 F) temperatures?
28 (D) Hazardous Equipment
If injury, due to exposure to hazardous equipment, were to occur while performing this job, how serious would be the likely outcome? Hazardous Equipment (e.g., saws, machinery/mechanical parts include exposure to vehicular traffic, but not driving a vehicle)
25 (F) Walking or Running
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Walking or running?
25 (F) Hazardous Situations
How often does this job require the worker to be exposed to harardous situations? Hazardous Situations involving likely cuts, bites, stings, or minor burns
25 (F) Hazardous Conditions
How often does this job require the worker to be exposed to hazardous conditions? Hazardous Conditions (e.g., high voltage electricity, combustibles, explosives, chemicals; do not include hazardous equipment or situations)
25 (F) Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
How often during a usual work period is the worker exposed to the following conditions: Extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions?
23 (E) Frustrating Circumstances
To what extent do frustrating circumstances ("road blocks" to work that are beyond the worker's control) hinder the accomplishment of this job?
20 (F) Kneeling, Crouching or Crawling
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Kneeling, stooping, crouching or crawling?
20 (I) Coordinate or Lead Others
How important are interactions requiring the worker to: Coordinate or lead others in accomplishing work activities (not supervision)?
17 (R) Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
How responsible is the worker for work outcomes and results of other workers?
17 (L) Hazardous Situations
What is the likelihood that the worker would be injured as a result of being exposed to hazardous situations while performing this job? Hazardous Situations involving likely cuts, bites, stings, or minor burns
16 (I) Provide a Service to Others
How important are interactions requiring the worker to: Provide a service to others (e.g., customers)?
16 (D) Hazardous Situations
If injury, due to exposure to hazardous situations, were to occur while performing this job, how serious would be the likely outcome? Hazardous Situations involving likely cuts, bites, stings, or minor burns
16 (D) Hazardous Conditions
If injury, due to exposure to hazardous conditions, were to occur while performing this job, how serious would be the likely outcome? Hazardous Conditions (e.g., high voltage electricity, combustibles, explosives, chemicals; do not include hazardous equipment or situations)
15 (F) Keeping or Regaining Balance
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Keeping or regaining balance?
15 (F) Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, Poles, etc.
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Climbing ladders, scaffolds, poles, etc?
15 (F) Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
How often during a usual work period is the worker exposed to the following conditions: Cramped work space that requires getting into awkward positions?
14 (L) Hazardous Conditions
What is the likelihood that the worker would be injured as a result of being exposed to hazardous conditions while performing this job? Hazardous Conditions (e.g., high voltage electricity, combustibles, explosives, chemicals; do not include hazardous equipment or situations)
14 (H) Responsible for Health and Safety of Others
How responsible is the worker for others' health and safety on this job?
10 (C) Job-Required Social Interaction
How much does this job require the worker to be in contact (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise) with others in order to perform it?
10 (F) Specialized Protective or Safety Attire
How often does the worker wear: Specialized protective or safety attire, such as breathing apparatus, safety harness, full protection suit, or radiation protection?
10 (F) Special Uniform
How often does the worker wear: A special uniform, such as that of a commercial pilot, nurse, police officer, or military personnel?
10 (F) Frequency in Conflict Situations
How frequently do the job requirements place the worker in conflict situations?
10 (F) Whole Body Vibration
How often during a usual work period is the worker exposed to the following conditions: Whole body vibration (e.g., operating a jackhammer or earthmoving equipment)?
10 (F) Radiation
How often does this job require the worker to be exposed to radiation?
10 (O) Objective or Subjective Information
How objective or subjective is the information communicated in this job?
5 (F) High Places
How often does this job require the worker to be exposed to high places? High Places (e.g., heights above 8 feet on ladders, poles, scaffolding, catwalks, etc.)
4 (D) High Places
If injury, due to exposure to high places, were to occur while performing this job, how serious would be the likely outcome? High Places (e.g., heights above 8 feet on ladders, poles, scaffolding, catwalks, etc.)
4 (I) Deal With External Customers
How important are interactions requiring the worker to: Deal with external customers (e.g., retail sales) or the public in general (e.g., police work)?
4 (I) Take a Position Opposed to Others
How important are interactions requiring the worker to: Take a position opposed to coworkers or others?
4 (I) Persuade Someone to a Course of Action
How important are interactions requiring the worker to: Persuade someone to a course of action (informally) or influence others to buy something (to sell)?
4 (I) Supervise, Coach, Train Others
How important are interactions requiring the worker to: Supervise, coach, train, or develop other employees?
4 (D) Radiation
If injury, due to exposure to radiation, were to occur while performing this job, how serious would be the likely outcome?
3 (L) High Places
What is the likelihood that the worker would be injured as a result of being exposed to high places while performing this job? High Places (e.g., heights above 8 feet on ladders, poles, scaffolding, catwalks, etc.)
3 (L) Radiation
What is the likelihood that the worker would be injured as a result of being exposed to radiation while performing this job?
INTERESTS:
Interest elements are ranked by occupational interest.
83 Realistic
Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others.
44 Conventional
Conventional occupations frequently involve following set procedures and routines. These occupations can include working with data and details more than with ideas. Usually there is a clear line of authority to follow.
22 Investigative
Investigative occupations frequently involve working with ideas, and require an extensive amount of thinking. These occupations can involve searching for facts and figuring out problems mentally.
17 Enterprising
Enterprising occupations frequently involve starting up and carrying out projects. These occupations can involve leading people and making many decisions. Sometimes they require risk taking and often deal with business.
11 Social
Social occupations frequently involve working with, communicating with, and teaching people. These occupations often involve helping or providing service to others.
11 Artistic
Artistic occupations frequently involve working with forms, designs and patterns. They often require self-expression and the work can be done without following a clear set of rules.
WORK VALUES:
Work values elements are ranked by extent.
66 Support-Mean Extent
Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.
48 Working Conditions-Mean Extent
Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.
46 Relationships-Mean Extent
Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.
41 Achievement-Mean Extent
Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.
37 Recognition-Mean Extent
Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.
27 Independence-Mean Extent
Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employs to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.
81 Moral Values
Workers on this job are never pressured to do things that go against their sense of right and wrong
72 Supervision, Human Relations
Workers on this job have supervisors who back up their workers with management
69 Activity
Workers on this job are busy all the time
63 Company Policies and Practices
Workers on this job are treated fairly by the company
63 Supervision, Technical
Workers on this job have supervisors who train their workers well
56 Independence
Workers on this job do their work alone
53 Security
Workers on this job have steady employment
53 Co-workers
Workers on this job have co-workers who are easy to get along with
47 Advancement
Workers on this job have opportunities for advancement
44 Working Conditions
Workers on this job have good working conditions
44 Compensation
Workers on this job are paid well in comparison with other workers
44 Achievement
Workers on this job get a feeling of accomplishment
38 Ability Utilization
Workers on this job make use of their individual abilities
34 Recognition
Workers on this job receive recognition for the work they do
34 Responsibility
Workers on this job make decisions on their own
34 Social Status
Workers on this job are looked up to by others in their company and their community
31 Authority
Workers on this job give directions and instructions to others
31 Autonomy
Workers on this job plan their work with little supervision
25 Variety
Workers on this job have something different to do every day
16 Creativity
Workers on this job try out their own ideas
3 Social Service
Workers on this job have work where they do things for other people
CROSSWALKS:
| DOT91 (Dictionary of Occupational Titles): |
921662018 Conveyor-System Operator 921565010 Cement Loader 921563010 Coke Loader 921382010 Conveyor Operator, Pneumatic System 921662026 Tipple Operator 921685030 Cooker Loader 921685050 Production-Supply-Equipment Tender 921685070 Unscrambler 921685066 Transfer Operator 921685022 Chip-Bin Conveyor Tender 921685062 Stacker Tender 921685046 Fruit Distributor 921685034 Drier-Take-Off Tender 921685026 Conveyor Tender 921685014 Bull-Chain Operator 921683014 Boom-Conveyor Operator 921682014 Palletizer Operator I 529685050 Char-Conveyor Tender 529682030 Silo Operator 524565010 Trolley Operator 669685090 Tipple Tender 575687038 Tip-Out Worker 579685050 Silo Tender 553685078 Milled-Rubber Tender 579685062 Brick Unloader Tender 613685034 Bed Operator |
| AIM97 (Apprenticeship Information Management): |
0557 CONVEYOR-SYSTEM OPERATOR |
| CEN90 (1990 Census Occupations): |
733 Miscellaneous Woodworking Machine Operators 859 Miscellaneous Material Moving Equipment Operators 777 Miscellaneous Machine Operators, N.E.C. |
| CIP90 (Classification of Instructional Programs): |
490299 Vehicle and Equipment Operators, Other |
| GOE93 (Guide for Occupational Exploration): |
060210 Production Work: Equipment Operation, Metal Processing 060440 Elemental Work: Industrial: Loading, Moving, Hoisting, and Conveying 051104 Equipment Operation: Material Handling 060413 Elemental Work: Industrial: Equipment Operation, Rubber, Plastics, and 050604 Systems Operation: Processing 051204 Elemental Work: Mechanical: Hoisting, Conveying 060415 Elemental Work: Industrial: Equipment Operation, Food Processing |
| MOC97 (Military Occupational Codes): |
No crosswalks |
| OES98 (Occupational Employment Statistics): |
97951 Conveyor Operators and Tenders |
| OPM97 (Office of Personnel Management Occupations): |
5450 Conveyor Operating |
| SOC98 (Standard Occupational Classification): |
53-7011 Conveyor Operators and Tenders |
