SOC 53-7063
Machine Feeders and Offbearers
Risk Score
⚠️78/100
High Risk
US Employment
👥46,690
Total workers
Median Wage
💰$40K
$31K – $57K
Projected Growth
📈-13%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
🤖53/100
Moderate exposure
💡 Machine Feeders and Offbearers face a risk score of 78/100 — 34 points above the national average of 44. With 53/100 GenAI exposure, this occupation faces significant pressure from AI tools despite weak projected growth. See our methodology →
💡 Workers in this field earn $40K. The 3 recommended career transitions all maintain competitive wages while reducing automation exposure. Explore transition paths →
🔍 AI Impact Analysis
With a risk score of 78/100, Machine Feeders and Offbearers faces significant automation pressure. Key threats include autonomous vehicle and self-driving truck technology and drone delivery displacing last-mile logistics workers. The 46,690 Americans in this role should actively develop skills in manual loading of irregular and fragile cargo and navigating unpredictable road and weather conditions to remain competitive. Workers who proactively adapt will find new opportunities even as traditional tasks are automated.
Will AI Replace Machine Feeders and Offbearers?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths →
⚠️ Top Risk Factors
Autonomous vehicle and self-driving truck technology
Drone delivery displacing last-mile logistics workers
AI route optimization reducing dispatcher roles
AI traffic management and fleet coordination
Automated warehouse sorting and loading systems
🛡️ Tasks Safe from Automation
Manual loading of irregular and fragile cargo
Navigating unpredictable road and weather conditions
Customer interaction and conflict resolution during delivery
📊 vs National Average
National avg: $46K
National avg: 44/100
National avg: 38/100
National avg: 3.7%
🔄 Career Transition Paths
| Occupation | Risk | Wage | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors | 25 | $62K | 76% |
| Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors | 29 | $64K | 83% |
| Air Transportation Workers | 31 | $107K | 79% |