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Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping

Also called: Fluid Operator, Inventory Specialist, Quality Assurance Inspector (QA Inspector), Temperature Taker

What they do:

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.

On the job, you would:
  • Document quantity, quality, type, weight, test result data, and value of materials or products to maintain shipping, receiving, and production records and files.
  • Weigh or measure materials, equipment, or products to maintain relevant records, using volume meters, scales, rules, or calipers.
  • Collect or prepare measurement, weight, or identification labels and attach them to products.
On the job, you'll need:

Manufactured or Agricultural Goods

  • manufacture and distribution of products

Math and Science

  • arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics

Arts and Humanities

  • English language

Business

  • administrative services

Basic Skills

  • thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem
  • reading work related information

Problem Solving

  • noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it

Verbal

  • read and understand what is written
  • communicate by speaking

Attention

  • pay attention to something without being distracted

Math

  • add, subtract, multiply, or divide
  • choose the right type of math to solve a problem

Conventional

People interested in this work like activities that include data, detail, and regular routines.

  • Attention to Detail
  • Dependability
  • Integrity
  • Cooperation
  • Initiative
  • Stress Tolerance

Enterprise resource planning ERP software

  • Oracle JD Edwards EnterpriseOne
  • SAP software

Presentation software

  • Microsoft PowerPoint

Electronic mail software

  • Email software
  • Microsoft Outlook

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Job Outlook

The job outlook for this position is Below Average.

New job opportunities are less likely in the future.

Median Annual Salary: $39,950

Education

High school diploma/GED or no high school diploma/GED is usually needed.