Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping
Under the title Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping, workers weigh, measure, and check materials, supplies, and equipment for the purpose of keeping relevant records. You may also need to document quantity, quality, type, weight, test result data, and value of materials or products to maintain shipping, receiving, and production records and files. With a code of CRI, this is mostly a job for people drawn to orderly work with data, records and clear procedures. Realistic interests also help, rated 5.3 out of 7. Plan on a few months to a year of learning on the job; O*NET labels this some preparation. Strength in critical thinking, reading comprehension, and speaking helps most here. People who want orderly work with data, records and clear procedures usually fit better here than those who need creative work with room for original expression.
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.
Main tasks
- 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.
- Examine products or materials, parts, subassemblies, and packaging for damage, defects, or shortages, using specification sheets, gauges, and standards charts.
- Signal or instruct other workers to weigh, move, or check products.
- Collect product samples and prepare them for laboratory analysis or testing.
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Reading Comprehension
- Speaking
- Monitoring
- Social Perceptiveness
- Service Orientation
Who this career fits
May suit you if
- You like clear rules and getting the details right.
- You like ending the day with a physical result you can point to.
- You want to start work after a short stretch of training.
- You are comfortable relying on critical thinking and reading comprehension.
May not suit you if
- You get restless with routine, records and exact procedures.
- You need creative expression to be a big part of your day. Artistic rates 1.0 out of 7 here.
- You want a career built on years of advanced study.
Interest profile
O*NET rates each occupation from 1 to 7 on six interest types. The code CRI takes the three highest, and Conventional comes first here.
Preparation
Some preparation. Most people start with a high school diploma, then learn from experienced coworkers over a few months to a year.
Most-reported requirement in the O*NET survey: High School Diploma or the equivalent (such as a GED). This reflects what workers reported most often and is not a legal minimum. Licensing rules can differ by state or industry, so confirm what applies where you plan to work.
Also called
- Cycle Counter
- Fluid Operator
- Inventory Specialist
- Quality Assurance Inspector (QA Inspector)
- Scale Operator
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