Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping

Job Zone

Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed

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

Job Zones group occupations into one of five categories based on the education, experience, and training typically needed to perform them.

Tasks

Specific duties and responsibilities regularly performed in this occupation.

Document quantity, quality, type, weight, test result data, and value of materials or products to maintain shipping, receiving, and production records and files.86
Compare product labels, tags, or tickets, shipping manifests, purchase orders, and bills of lading to verify accuracy of shipment contents, quality specifications, or weights.86
Weigh or measure materials, equipment, or products to maintain relevant records, using volume meters, scales, rules, or calipers.85
Collect or prepare measurement, weight, or identification labels and attach them to products.84
Remove from stock products or loads not meeting quality standards, and notify supervisors or appropriate departments of discrepancies or shortages.84
Inspect products and examination records to determine the number of defects per worker and the reasons for examiners' rejections.83
Examine products or materials, parts, subassemblies, and packaging for damage, defects, or shortages, using specification sheets, gauges, and standards charts.82
Store samples of finished products in labeled cartons and record their location.82
Signal or instruct other workers to weigh, move, or check products.76
Count or estimate quantities of materials, parts, or products received or shipped.74
Communicate with customers and vendors to exchange information regarding products, materials, and services.74
Fill orders for products and samples, following order tickets, and forward or mail items.73

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Operate scalehouse computers to obtain weight information about incoming shipments such as those from waste haulers.70
Collect product samples and prepare them for laboratory analysis or testing.69
Sort products or materials into predetermined sequences or groupings for display, packing, shipping, or storage.68
Transport materials, products, or samples to processing, shipping, or storage areas, manually or using conveyors, pumps, or hand trucks.67
Maintain, monitor, and clean work areas, such as recycling collection sites, drop boxes, counters and windows, and areas around scale houses.63
Unload or unpack incoming shipments.57

Skills

Developed capacities that facilitate learning or the more rapid acquisition of knowledge.

Critical Thinking60
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
Reading Comprehension56
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
Monitoring53
Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Speaking53
Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Active Listening50
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Coordination50
Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
Quality Control Analysis50
Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
Service Orientation50
Actively looking for ways to help people.
Social Perceptiveness50
Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
Complex Problem Solving47
Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
Judgment and Decision Making47
Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Mathematics47
Using mathematics to solve problems.

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Persuasion47
Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
Time Management47
Managing one's own time and the time of others.
Writing47
Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Active Learning44
Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
Learning Strategies44
Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
Operations Monitoring41
Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
Instructing38
Teaching others how to do something.
Negotiation38
Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
Management of Personnel Resources35
Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.
Systems Analysis35
Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
Systems Evaluation31
Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system.
Operation and Control25
Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
Equipment Maintenance19
Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
Equipment Selection19
Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
Programming19
Writing computer programs for various purposes.
Troubleshooting19
Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
Management of Financial Resources16
Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for these expenditures.
Management of Material Resources16
Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materials needed to do certain work.
Repairing16
Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
Science13
Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
Technology Design10
Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
Operations Analysis6
Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
Installation0
Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.

Knowledge

Organized sets of principles and facts that apply in general domains.

Production and Processing78
Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
Mathematics68
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
English Language54
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, and rules of composition and grammar.
Administration and Management52
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
Administrative52
Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and workplace terminology.
Customer and Personal Service47
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Computers and Electronics45
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
Public Safety and Security41
Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
Economics and Accounting38
Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking, and the analysis and reporting of financial data.
Education and Training37
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
Food Production36
Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food products (both plant and animal) for consumption, including storage/handling techniques.
Chemistry32
Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.

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Personnel and Human Resources31
Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.
Mechanical28
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Foreign Language26
Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition and grammar, and pronunciation.
Transportation25
Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits.
Engineering and Technology24
Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
Telecommunications23
Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems.
Communications and Media22
Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.
Law and Government19
Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
Sales and Marketing17
Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.
Building and Construction16
Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.
Geography13
Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, and air masses, including their physical characteristics, locations, interrelationships, and distribution of plant, animal, and human life.
Medicine and Dentistry11
Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.
Philosophy and Theology11
Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their basic principles, values, ethics, ways of thinking, customs, practices, and their impact on human culture.
Physics11
Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic and sub-atomic structures and processes.
Sociology and Anthropology10
Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures, and their history and origins.
Fine Arts9
Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform works of music, dance, visual arts, drama, and sculpture.
Design8
Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
Psychology8
Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
Therapy and Counseling8
Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance.
Biology6
Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.
History and Archeology2
Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civilizations and cultures.

Abilities

Enduring attributes of the individual that influence performance.

Near Vision75
The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
Category Flexibility60
The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.
Problem Sensitivity60
The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem.
Written Comprehension60
The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
Information Ordering56
The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
Oral Comprehension56
The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
Oral Expression56
The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
Perceptual Speed56
The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among sets of letters, numbers, objects, pictures, or patterns. The things to be compared may be presented at the same time or one after the other. This ability also includes comparing a presented object with a remembered object.
Selective Attention56
The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
Deductive Reasoning53
The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
Flexibility of Closure53
The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or sound) that is hidden in other distracting material.
Speech Recognition53
The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.

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Written Expression53
The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
Far Vision50
The ability to see details at a distance.
Finger Dexterity50
The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.
Inductive Reasoning50
The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
Mathematical Reasoning50
The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem.
Number Facility50
The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
Speech Clarity50
The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
Arm-Hand Steadiness47
The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
Manual Dexterity44
The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
Time Sharing44
The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of information (such as speech, sounds, touch, or other sources).
Visual Color Discrimination44
The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness.
Control Precision41
The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
Auditory Attention38
The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distracting sounds.
Memorization38
The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and procedures.
Visualization38
The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged.
Extent Flexibility35
The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
Reaction Time35
The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sound, light, picture) when it appears.
Trunk Strength35
The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without "giving out" or fatiguing.
Hearing Sensitivity31
The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch and loudness.
Multilimb Coordination31
The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the whole body is in motion.
Originality31
The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situation, or to develop creative ways to solve a problem.
Speed of Closure31
The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into meaningful patterns.
Static Strength31
The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
Fluency of Ideas28
The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas is important, not their quality, correctness, or creativity).
Dynamic Strength25
The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This involves muscular endurance and resistance to muscle fatigue.
Gross Body Coordination25
The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together when the whole body is in motion.
Gross Body Equilibrium25
The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unstable position.
Stamina25
The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getting winded or out of breath.
Depth Perception22
The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you, or to judge the distance between you and an object.
Rate Control22
The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in anticipation of changes in the speed and/or direction of a moving object or scene.
Explosive Strength16
The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping or sprinting), or to throw an object.
Peripheral Vision16
The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes are looking ahead.
Response Orientation16
The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two or more different signals (lights, sounds, pictures). It includes the speed with which the correct response is started with the hand, foot, or other body part.
Sound Localization16
The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.
Spatial Orientation16
The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know where other objects are in relation to you.
Speed of Limb Movement16
The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
Glare Sensitivity13
The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
Night Vision13
The ability to see under low-light conditions.
Wrist-Finger Speed13
The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists.
Dynamic Flexibility0
The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with your body, arms, and/or legs.

Work Activities

General types of job behaviors occurring on multiple jobs.

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates85
Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
Documenting/Recording Information84
Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings82
Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
Processing Information81
Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
Getting Information78
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge77
Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work76
Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People73
Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information72
Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards72
Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events72
Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials72
Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.

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Working with Computers72
Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
Handling and Moving Objects70
Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
Controlling Machines and Processes69
Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
Making Decisions and Solving Problems69
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others68
Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
Training and Teaching Others66
Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
Analyzing Data or Information64
Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
Coaching and Developing Others64
Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships63
Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
Developing and Building Teams61
Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others61
Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
Performing General Physical Activities59
Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates55
Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
Scheduling Work and Activities55
Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
Communicating with People Outside the Organization54
Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
Performing Administrative Activities53
Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others51
Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.
Developing Objectives and Strategies49
Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment47
Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or watercraft.
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment46
Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles.
Monitoring and Controlling Resources45
Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
Providing Consultation and Advice to Others45
Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.
Thinking Creatively45
Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
Assisting and Caring for Others44
Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment43
Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.
Staffing Organizational Units39
Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organization.
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public37
Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.
Selling or Influencing Others34
Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment32
Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to tell others about how devices, parts, equipment, or structures are to be fabricated, constructed, assembled, modified, maintained, or used.

Work Styles

Personal characteristics that can affect how well someone performs a job.

Attention to Detail87
A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
Dependability77
A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related obligations.
Cautiousness64
A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related decisions or doing work.
Integrity57
A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
Achievement Orientation19
A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, set high work-related standards, and exert high effort toward meeting those goals and standards.
Cooperation18
A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
Self-Control13
A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in response to criticism or difficult situations at work.
Stress Tolerance13
A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
Perseverance11
A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in the face of difficult circumstances or obstacles at work.
Sincerity8
A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, without concern for personal gain or self-interest.
Self-Confidence6
A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control one's work-related outcomes.
Initiative3
A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may fall outside of one's required work role.

Interests (RIASEC)

Holland's six occupational interest types (RIASEC) this work tends to attract.

Conventional90
Work involves following procedures and regulations to organize information or data, typically in a business setting. Conventional occupations are often associated with office work, accounting, mathematics/statistics, information technology, finance, or human resources.
Realistic72
Work involves designing, building, or repairing of equipment, materials, or structures, engaging in physical activity, or working outdoors. Realistic occupations are often associated with engineering, mechanics and electronics, construction, woodworking, transportation, machine operation, agriculture, animal services, physical or manual labor, athletics, or protective services.
Investigative23
Work involves studying and researching non-living objects, living organisms, disease or other forms of impairment, or human behavior. Investigative occupations are often associated with physical, life, medical, or social sciences, and can be found in the fields of humanities, mathematics/statistics, information technology, or health care service.
Enterprising13
Work involves managing, negotiating, marketing, or selling, typically in a business setting, or leading or advising people in political and legal situations. Enterprising occupations are often associated with business initiatives, sales, marketing/advertising, finance, management/administration, professional advising, public speaking, politics, or law.
Artistic0
Work involves creating original visual artwork, performances, written works, food, or music for a variety of media, or applying artistic principles to the design of various objects and materials. Artistic occupations are often associated with visual arts, applied arts and design, performing arts, music, creative writing, media, or culinary art.
Social0
Work involves helping, teaching, advising, assisting, or providing service to others. Social occupations are often associated with social, health care, personal service, teaching/education, or religious activities.

Work Context

Physical and social factors that influence the nature of work.

Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams
- Every day82%
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
- Extremely important72%
- Important18%
Contact With Others
- Constant contact with others66%
- Contact with others most of the time20%
Time Pressure
- Every day49%
- Once a week or more but not every day40%
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
- Continually or almost continually53%
- More than half the time26%
- Less than half the time12%
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
- Extremely important51%
- Very important32%
Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team
- Extremely important56%
- Very important12%
- Important24%
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
- Every day75%
- Never22%
Exposed to Sounds, Noise Levels that are Distracting or Uncomfortable
- Every day57%
- Once a week or more but not every day17%
- Once a year or more but not every month17%
Spend Time Standing
- Continually or almost continually45%
- About half the time30%
- Less than half the time16%
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
- Extremely important32%
- Not important at all15%
Telephone Conversations
- Once a week or more but not every day18%
- Once a year or more but not every month17%
- Never15%

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Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
- Every day58%
- Once a month or more but not every week16%
- Never26%
Coordinate or Lead Others in Accomplishing Work Activities
- Extremely important22%
- Important12%
- Not important at all14%
Duration of Typical Work Week
- More than 40 hours44%
- 40 hours40%
- Less than 40 hours16%
Health and Safety of Other Workers
- Very high responsibility28%
- High responsibility14%
- Limited responsibility12%
Determine Tasks, Priorities and Goals
- A lot of freedom19%
- Some freedom45%
- Limited freedom18%
- No freedom13%
Freedom to Make Decisions
- A lot of freedom28%
- Some freedom27%
- Limited freedom18%
- Very little freedom23%
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
- Every day39%
- Once a week or more but not every day17%
- Once a month or more but not every week16%
- Never22%
Exposed to Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
- Every day43%
- Once a week or more but not every day12%
- Once a year or more but not every month28%
- Never13%
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
- Continually or almost continually23%
- More than half the time28%
- About half the time21%
- Less than half the time22%
Physical Proximity
- Very close (near touching)12%
- Moderately close (at arm's length)31%
- Slightly close (e.g., shared office)36%
- I work with others but not closely (e.g., private office)18%
Deal With External Customers or the Public in General
- Extremely important40%
- Very important13%
- Important13%
- Not important at all33%
E-Mail
- Every day43%
- Once a year or more but not every month18%
- Never31%
Frequency of Decision Making
- Every day26%
- Once a month or more but not every week27%
- Once a year or more but not every month25%
- Never12%
Exposed to Contaminants
- Every day43%
- Once a year or more but not every month17%
- Never33%
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
- Very important results15%
- Important results20%
- Moderate results31%
- Minor results24%
Work Outcomes and Results of Other Workers
- Very high responsibility20%
- High responsibility20%
- Moderate responsibility12%
- Limited responsibility38%
Consequence of Error
- Extremely serious24%
- Very serious18%
- Not serious at all12%
Spend Time Walking or Running
- Continually or almost continually13%
- More than half the time29%
- About half the time14%
- Less than half the time24%
- Never19%
Exposed to Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting Conditions
- Every day25%
- Once a week or more but not every day24%
- Never39%
Conflict Situations
- Every day11%
- Once a week or more but not every day17%
- Never22%
Spend Time Bending or Twisting Your Body
- Continually or almost continually22%
- More than half the time15%
- Never11%
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
- Every day27%
- Once a week or more but not every day20%
- Never50%
Written Letters and Memos
- Every day14%
- Once a week or more but not every day12%
- Once a month or more but not every week32%
- Once a year or more but not every month13%
- Never29%
Dealing With Unpleasant, Angry, or Discourteous People
- Once a week or more but not every day19%
- Once a month or more but not every week37%
- Once a year or more but not every month25%
- Never19%
Public Speaking
- Every day22%
- Once a year or more but not every month12%
- Never46%
Degree of Automation
- Completely automated11%
- Moderately automated31%
- Slightly automated17%
- Not at all automated37%
Spend Time Sitting
- More than half the time14%
- About half the time26%
- Less than half the time15%
- Never38%
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
- Every day14%
- Once a year or more but not every month22%
- Never52%
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
- Every day14%
- Once a week or more but not every day13%
- Never62%
Level of Competition
- Moderately competitive14%
- Not at all competitive22%
Exposed to High Places
- Every day14%
- Once a year or more but not every month22%
- Never56%
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
- More than half the time20%
- Less than half the time27%
Exposed to Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
- Once a week or more but not every day12%
- Once a month or more but not every week15%
- Once a year or more but not every month19%
- Never53%
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Operate Enclosed Equipment
- Once a month or more but not every week22%
- Never64%
In an Open Vehicle or Operating Equipment
- Every day14%
- Once a year or more but not every month16%
- Never67%
Outdoors, Under Cover
- Once a month or more but not every week22%
- Never62%
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
- About half the time22%
- Less than half the time33%
- Never45%
Outdoors, Exposed to All Weather Conditions
- Never73%
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
- Less than half the time48%
- Never51%
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
- Once a year or more but not every month19%
- Never72%
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
- Once a year or more but not every month18%
- Never71%
Work Schedules
- Regular (established routine, set schedule)86%
Dealing with Violent or Physically Aggressive People
- Once a year or more but not every month26%
- Never74%
Exposed to Disease or Infections
- Never99%
Exposed to Radiation
- Never97%

Typical Education Levels Reported

Education levels O*NET survey respondents in this occupation most often reported having.

High school diploma or equivalent
Less than high school diploma
Some college, no degree

Technology Skills

Specific software and technology tools commonly used on the job.

Enterprise resource planning ERP software
Infor XA, NetSuite ERP, Oracle JD Edwards EnterpriseOne, SAP software
Presentation software
Microsoft PowerPoint
Electronic mail software
Email software, IBM Notes, Microsoft Outlook
Data base user interface and query software
Microsoft Access, Oracle Database
Materials requirements planning logistics and supply chain software
Materials resource planning MRP software, Warehouse management system WMS
Spreadsheet software
Microsoft Excel
Office suite software
Microsoft Office software
Word processing software
Microsoft Word
Inventory management software
Inventory management systems, Inventory software
Analytical or scientific software
Root cause analysis software

Professional Associations

Organizations related to this occupation, such as industry and licensing bodies.

Related Occupations

Occupations that call for similar work and worker requirements.

Detailed Work Activities

More specific, granular versions of the Work Activities above.

Record production information.
Inspect shipments to ensure correct order fulfillment.
Calculate weights, volumes or other characteristics of materials.
Attach identification information to products, items or containers.
Provide information to coworkers.
Inspect items for damage or defects.
Store items.
Instruct staff in work policies or procedures.
Signal others to coordinate work activities.
Count finished products or workpieces.
Discuss goods or services information with customers or patrons.
Package objects for shipping.

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Send information, materials or documentation.
Operate computers or computerized equipment.
Collect samples of materials or products for testing.
Prepare products for testing.
Sort materials or products.
Deliver items.
Clean facilities or equipment.
Unload materials or equipment.

This page incorporates information from O*NET Web Services by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA).

Based on federal labor and demographic data. Data source & methodology