Occupation: Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping

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.

43-5111.00 | 18 tasks | 7 job titles

Reported Job Titles

(7)
  • Cycle Counter
  • Fluid Operator
  • Inventory Specialist
  • Quality Assurance Inspector (QA Inspector)
  • Scale Operator
  • Supply Clerk
  • Temperature Taker

Core Tasks

(7)
  • 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.
  • Maintain, monitor, and clean work areas, such as recycling collection sites, drop boxes, counters and windows, and areas around scale houses.

Supplemental Tasks

(11)
  • Compare product labels, tags, or tickets, shipping manifests, purchase orders, and bills of lading to verify accuracy of shipment contents, quality specifications, or weights.
  • Remove from stock products or loads not meeting quality standards, and notify supervisors or appropriate departments of discrepancies or shortages.
  • Inspect products and examination records to determine the number of defects per worker and the reasons for examiners' rejections.
  • Store samples of finished products in labeled cartons and record their location.
  • Count or estimate quantities of materials, parts, or products received or shipped.
  • Communicate with customers and vendors to exchange information regarding products, materials, and services.
  • Fill orders for products and samples, following order tickets, and forward or mail items.
  • Operate scalehouse computers to obtain weight information about incoming shipments such as those from waste haulers.
  • Sort products or materials into predetermined sequences or groupings for display, packing, shipping, or storage.
  • Transport materials, products, or samples to processing, shipping, or storage areas, manually or using conveyors, pumps, or hand trucks.
  • Unload or unpack incoming shipments.