NorthStar

Occupations/43-5111.00

Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping

Weigh, measure, and check materials, supplies, and equipment for the purpose of keeping relevant records. Duties are primarily clerical by nature. Includes workers who collect and keep record of samples of products or materials.

High school

Usually a high school diploma, plus some experience or short training.

AI automation risk

78%

Higher automation risk

Human characteristics

35%

Fewer uniquely human demands

Task orientation

77%

Higher automation risk

A day in this job

  • Mostly routine

    Document quantity, quality, type, weight, test result data, and value of materials or products to maintain shipping, receiving, and production records and files.

  • Mostly routine

    Weigh or measure materials, equipment, or products to maintain relevant records, using volume meters, scales, rules, or calipers.

  • Mostly routine

    Examine products or materials, parts, subassemblies, and packaging for damage, defects, or shortages, using specification sheets, gauges, and standards charts.

The tasks we can read here lean routine. That sits next to the AI risk rank — it is not a forecast that the job disappears.

Core tasks

  1. 01Document quantity, quality, type, weight, test result data, and value of materials or products to maintain shipping, receiving, and production records and files.
  2. 02Weigh or measure materials, equipment, or products to maintain relevant records, using volume meters, scales, rules, or calipers.
  3. 03Collect or prepare measurement, weight, or identification labels and attach them to products.
  4. 04Examine products or materials, parts, subassemblies, and packaging for damage, defects, or shortages, using specification sheets, gauges, and standards charts.
  5. 05Signal or instruct other workers to weigh, move, or check products.
  6. 06Collect product samples and prepare them for laboratory analysis or testing.

Model drivers (O*NET 1–5)

  • Repeating same tasks4.17
  • Degree of automation2.34
  • Time sitting2.36
  • Originality (ability)2.25
  • Conflict situations2.87
  • Hands-on objects/tools4.19
  • Outdoors / weather1.65
  • Disease exposure1.04
  • Decision freedom3.52

Top abilities

  • Near Vision4.00
  • Written Comprehension3.38
  • Problem Sensitivity3.38
  • Category Flexibility3.38
  • Selective Attention3.25
  • Perceptual Speed3.25
  • Oral Expression3.25
  • Oral Comprehension3.25

Essential skills

  • Reading Comprehension3.25
  • Active Listening3.00
  • Writing2.88
  • Speaking3.12
  • Mathematics2.88
  • Science1.50
  • Critical Thinking3.38
  • Active Learning2.75
  • Learning Strategies2.75
  • Monitoring3.12

CIP matches

99.9999NO MATCH

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