Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping

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: 5 (23%)
• AI can speed this up with extra software: 5 (23%)
• Little or no AI speed-up: 12 (55%)

• Document quantity, quality, type, weight, test result data, and value of materials or products to maintain shipping, receiving, and production records and files.AI can speed this up on its own · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Maintain financial records, such as accounts of daily collections and billings, and records of receipts issued.AI can speed this up on its own · supplemental task
• Compute product totals and charges for shipments.AI can speed this up on its own · supplemental task
• Operate scalehouse computers to obtain weight information about incoming shipments such as those from waste haulers.AI can speed this up on its own · supplemental task
• Prepare measurement tables and conversion charts, using standard formulas.AI can speed this up on its own · supplemental task
• Compare product labels, tags, or tickets, shipping manifests, purchase orders, and bills of lading to verify accuracy of shipment contents, quality specifications, or weights.AI can speed this up with extra software · supplemental task
• Inspect products and examination records to determine the number of defects per worker and the reasons for examiners' rejections.AI can speed this up with extra software · supplemental task
• Inspect incoming loads of waste to identify contents and to screen for the presence of specific regulated or hazardous wastes.AI can speed this up with extra software · supplemental task
• Count or estimate quantities of materials, parts, or products received or shipped.AI can speed this up with extra software · supplemental task
• Communicate with customers and vendors to exchange information regarding products, materials, and services.AI can speed this up with extra software · supplemental task · Seen in real AI use
• Weigh or measure materials, equipment, or products to maintain relevant records, using volume meters, scales, rules, or calipers.Little or no AI speed-up · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Collect or prepare measurement, weight, or identification labels and attach them to products.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Examine products or materials, parts, subassemblies, and packaging for damage, defects, or shortages, using specification sheets, gauges, and standards charts.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Signal or instruct other workers to weigh, move, or check products.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Collect product samples and prepare them for laboratory analysis or testing.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Maintain, monitor, and clean work areas, such as recycling collection sites, drop boxes, counters and windows, and areas around scale houses.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Remove from stock products or loads not meeting quality standards, and notify supervisors or appropriate departments of discrepancies or shortages.Little or no AI speed-up · supplemental task
• Store samples of finished products in labeled cartons and record their location.Little or no AI speed-up · supplemental task
• Fill orders for products and samples, following order tickets, and forward or mail items.Little or no AI speed-up · supplemental task
• Sort products or materials into predetermined sequences or groupings for display, packing, shipping, or storage.Little or no AI speed-up · supplemental task · Seen in real AI use
• Transport materials, products, or samples to processing, shipping, or storage areas, manually or using conveyors, pumps, or hand trucks.Little or no AI speed-up · supplemental task
• Unload or unpack incoming shipments.Little or no AI speed-up · supplemental task

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