What does an elevator operator do?

An elevator operator helps with loading and unloading an elevator car. As an elevator operator, you may operate the elevator manually or using automatic controls. Your duties include communicating with visitors, guests, or residents to determine their floor and whether they need assistance with their luggage or packages. Most elevator operator jobs are in hotels, department stores, or high buildings. Elevator operators also work in the agriculture industry, operating grain belts or other elevator equipment for moving feed or other agricultural products from a storage or manufacturing facility to transportation.