Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping

Career Overview

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.

Also Known As

Fluid Operator
Inventory Specialist
Quality Assurance Inspector (QA Inspector)
Temperature Taker

Alternate Job Titles

Aircraft Shipping Checker
Balance Weigher
Bean Weigher
Billet Checker
Booking Prizer
Box Car Checker
Brand Recorder
Broadcast Checker
Bullion Weigher
Cane Weigher
Cargo Checker
Case Checker
Charge Weigher
Check Weigher
Checker

What You'll Do

In this role, your typical responsibilities include:

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.

Knowledge You'll Use

You'll need solid knowledge in these areas:

Production and Processing
Mathematics

Key Abilities

This career requires key abilities in:

Near Vision
Problem Sensitivity
Category Flexibility
Written Comprehension
Oral Comprehension
Oral Expression
Information Ordering
Selective Attention
Perceptual Speed
Flexibility of Closure

Work Style

People who excel in this career typically demonstrate:

Attention to Detail
Dependability
Cautiousness
Integrity
Achievement Orientation

What Matters in This Career

This career tends to satisfy these work values:

Relationships
Support
Independence
Working Conditions
Achievement

Education & Preparation

Typical Education: High School Diploma - or the equivalent (for example, GED)

Related Work Experience Needed: Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year

On-the-Job Training: Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month

Education Details: Usually requires a high school diploma or GED, though some occupations may not.

Experience Required: Some occupations may need little or no previous experience; others require several months to a year of experience. For example, landscaping and groundskeeping workers might require very little training or previous experience, while agricultural equipment operators can benefit from on-the job training.

Technology You'll Use

Popular Technologies & Software

Microsoft Access
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Office software
Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Word
Oracle Database
SAP software

Tools & Equipment

Automatic bulk weighing systems
Axle load scales
Beam scales
Belt conveyor scales
Calculators
Cherry pickers
Computer terminals
Computerized scales
Cordage measurers
Crane scales
Electric overhead traveling crane EOT
Facial shields
Grain analyzers
Grain moisture meters
High lifts

Work Environment

Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Contact With Others
Time Pressure
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls

Salary & Job Market

Salary Percentile	Annual Wage
Entry-Level (10th percentile)	$34,580
Median	$45,650
Top Earners (90th percentile)	$60,120

Workers Employed Nationally: 49,720