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Career: Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping
Job Description
Weigh, measure, and check materials, supplies, and equipment for the purpose of keeping relevant records. Duties are primarily clerical by nature.
Job Tasks
Importance %age |
Task Description |
76
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Document quantity, quality, type, weight, test result data, and value of materials or products, in order to maintain shipping, receiving, and production records and files. |
73
|
Count or estimate quantities of materials, parts, or products received or shipped. |
70
|
Collect or prepare measurement, weight, or identification labels; and attach them to products. |
69
|
Compare product labels, tags, or tickets, shipping manifests, purchase orders, and bills of lading to verify accuracy of shipment contents, quality specifications, and/or weights. |
69
|
Weigh or measure materials, equipment, or products to maintain relevant records, using volume meters, scales, rules, and/or calipers. |
61
|
Examine products or materials, parts, subassemblies, and packaging for damage, defects, or shortages, using specification sheets, gauges, and standards charts. |
57
|
Communicate with customers and vendors to exchange information regarding products, materials, and services. |
57
|
Collect product samples and prepare them for laboratory analysis or testing. |
52
|
Signal or instruct other workers to weigh, move, or check products. |
52
|
Remove from stock products or loads not meeting quality standards, and notify supervisors or appropriate departments of discrepancies or shortages. |
49
|
Sort products or materials into predetermined sequences or groupings for display, packing, shipping, or storage. |
46
|
Fill orders for products and samples, following order tickets, and forward or mail items. |
45
|
Inspect products and examination records to determine the number of defects per worker and the reasons for examiners' rejections. |
44
|
Unload or unpack incoming shipments. |
44
|
Store samples of finished products in labeled cartons and record their location. |
43
|
Maintain, monitor, and clean work areas, such as recycling collection sites, drop boxes, counters and windows, and areas around scale houses. |
41
|
Maintain financial records, such as accounts of daily collections and billings, and records of receipts issued. |
40
|
Transport materials, products, or samples to processing, shipping, or storage areas, manually or using conveyors, pumps, or hand trucks. |
33
|
Compute product totals and charges for shipments. |
28
|
Operate scalehouse computers to obtain weight information about incoming shipments such as those from waste haulers. |
23
|
Inspect incoming loads of waste to identify contents and to screen for the presence of specific regulated or hazardous wastes. |
15
|
Prepare measurement tables and conversion charts, using standard formulas. |
Work Activities
Importance %age |
Activity Description |
57
|
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
|
56
|
Processing Information
|
54
|
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
|
52
|
Interacting With Computers
|
49
|
Analyzing Data or Information
|
49
|
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
|
48
|
Documenting/Recording Information
|
47
|
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
|
47
|
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
|
47
|
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
|
46
|
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
|
44
|
Handling and Moving Objects
|
44
|
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
|
42
|
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
|
42
|
Getting Information
|
40
|
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
|
39
|
Performing Administrative Activities
|
38
|
Performing General Physical Activities
|
36
|
Scheduling Work and Activities
|
35
|
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
|
34
|
Training and Teaching Others
|
30
|
Developing and Building Teams
|
30
|
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
|
30
|
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
|
25
|
Developing Objectives and Strategies
|
24
|
Controlling Machines and Processes
|
24
|
Thinking Creatively
|
23
|
Coaching and Developing Others
|
22
|
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
|
22
|
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
|
21
|
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
|
21
|
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
|
21
|
Selling or Influencing Others
|
18
|
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
|
16
|
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
|
14
|
Assisting and Caring for Others
|
10
|
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
|
10
|
Staffing Organizational Units
|
9
|
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
|
8
|
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
|
6
|
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
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