First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers

Task by task

Each task this job involves, as listed by O*NET, rated on whether a large language model like GPT-4 could cut the time it takes by at least half at the same quality. Tasks marked Seen in real AI use appeared in conversations with Claude in April–May 2026 (Anthropic Economic Index).

• AI can speed this up on its own: 4 (13%)
• AI can speed this up with extra software: 9 (30%)
• Little or no AI speed-up: 17 (57%)

• Record the numbers and types of fish or shellfish reared, harvested, released, sold, and shipped.AI can speed this up on its own · core task
• Communicate with forestry personnel regarding forest harvesting or forest management plans, procedures, or schedules.AI can speed this up on its own · core task
• Read inventory records, customer orders, or shipping schedules to determine required activities.AI can speed this up on its own · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Prepare and maintain time or payroll reports, as well as details of personnel actions, such as performance evaluations, hires, promotions, or disciplinary actions.AI can speed this up on its own · core task
• Observe fish and beds or ponds to detect diseases, monitor fish growth, determine quality of fish, or determine completeness of harvesting.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Inspect crops, fields, or plant stock to determine conditions and need for cultivating, spraying, weeding, or harvesting.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Schedule work crews, equipment, or transportation for several different work locations.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Perform both supervisory and management functions, such as accounting, marketing, and personnel work.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Confer with managers to determine production requirements, conditions of equipment and supplies, and work schedules.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Requisition or purchase supplies, such as insecticides, machine parts or lubricants, or tools.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Calculate or monitor budgets for maintenance or development of collections, grounds, or infrastructure.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Monitor operations to identify and solve problems, improve work methods, and ensure compliance with safety, company, and government regulations.AI can speed this up with extra software · Seen in real AI use
• Plan work schedules according to personnel and equipment availability.AI can speed this up with extra software
• Assign tasks such as feeding and treatment of animals, and cleaning and maintenance of animal quarters.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Monitor workers to ensure that safety regulations are followed, warning or disciplining those who violate safety regulations.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Observe animals for signs of illness, injury, or unusual behavior, notifying veterinarians or managers as warranted.Little or no AI speed-up · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Train workers in tree felling or bucking, operation of tractors or loading machines, yarding or loading techniques, or safety regulations.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Treat animal illnesses or injuries, following experience or instructions of veterinarians.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Train workers in spawning, rearing, cultivating, and harvesting methods, and in the use of equipment.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Train workers in techniques such as planting, harvesting, weeding, or insect identification and in the use of safety measures.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Confer with managers to evaluate weather or soil conditions, to develop plans or procedures, or to discuss issues such as changes in fertilizers, herbicides, or cultivating techniques.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Coordinate dismantling, moving, and setting up equipment at new work sites.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Coordinate the selection and movement of logs from storage areas, according to transportation schedules or production requirements.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Drive or operate farm machinery, such as trucks, tractors, or self-propelled harvesters, to transport workers or supplies or to cultivate or harvest fields.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Transport or arrange for transport of animals, equipment, food, animal feed, and other supplies to and from work sites.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Inspect buildings, fences, fields or ranges, supplies, and equipment to determine work to be performed.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Inspect facilities to determine maintenance needs.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Monitor or oversee construction projects, such as horticultural buildings or irrigation systems.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Issue equipment, such as farm implements, machinery, ladders, or containers to workers, and collect equipment when work is complete.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Direct or assist with the adjustment or repair of equipment or machinery.Little or no AI speed-up