AI Assistant for 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.

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Core Responsibilities

  • 1Document quantity, quality, type, weight, test result data, and value of materials or products to maintain shipping, receiving, and production records and files.(Core task)
  • 2Weigh or measure materials, equipment, or products to maintain relevant records, using volume meters, scales, rules, or calipers.(Core task)
  • 3Collect or prepare measurement, weight, or identification labels and attach them to products.(Core task)
  • 4Examine products or materials, parts, subassemblies, and packaging for damage, defects, or shortages, using specification sheets, gauges, and standards charts.(Core task)
  • 5Signal or instruct other workers to weigh, move, or check products.(Core task)
  • 6Collect product samples and prepare them for laboratory analysis or testing.(Core task)
  • 7Maintain, monitor, and clean work areas, such as recycling collection sites, drop boxes, counters and windows, and areas around scale houses.(Core task)
  • 8Compare product labels, tags, or tickets, shipping manifests, purchase orders, and bills of lading to verify accuracy of shipment contents, quality specifications, or weights.
  • 9Remove from stock products or loads not meeting quality standards, and notify supervisors or appropriate departments of discrepancies or shortages.
  • 10Inspect products and examination records to determine the number of defects per worker and the reasons for examiners' rejections.

Top Skills Required

Critical Thinking
Reading Comprehension
Speaking
Monitoring
Active Listening
Social Perceptiveness
Coordination
Service Orientation
Quality Control Analysis
Writing

Knowledge Areas

Production and ProcessingMathematicsEnglish LanguageAdministration and ManagementAdministrativeCustomer and Personal ServiceComputers and ElectronicsPublic Safety and Security

Technology & Tools Used

In-Demand Technologies

Microsoft AccessMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft Word

Other Tools

Email softwareEnterprise resource planning ERP softwareIBM NotesInfor ERP BaanInfor XAInventory management systemsInventory softwareMaterials resource planning MRP softwareMicrosoft Dynamics AX

Daily Work Activities

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Documenting/Recording Information
Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Processing Information
Getting Information
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People

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