O*NET-SOC 51-9198.00

Helpers--Production Workers

Help production workers by performing duties requiring less skill. Duties include supplying or holding materials or tools, and cleaning work area and equipment.

Preparation

ItemValue
Preparation zoneZone 2 – Some preparation needed
What O*NET says the zone requiresSome previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed
Broad occupation in O*NETTrue (Yes)
Skills listed for this occupation6
Abilities listed for this occupation6
Tasks listed for this occupation5
Interest scores given for this occupation6

Skills

The 6 skills with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

SkillO*NET elementImportanceDate
Active Listening2.A.1.b2.8807/2015
Monitoring2.A.2.d2.8807/2015
Critical Thinking2.A.2.a2.7507/2015
Operations Monitoring2.B.3.g2.7507/2015
Speaking2.A.1.d2.7507/2015
Coordination2.B.1.b2.6207/2015

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Abilities

The 6 abilities with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

AbilityO*NET elementImportanceDate
Near Vision1.A.4.a.13.507/2015
Control Precision1.A.2.b.13.2507/2015
Manual Dexterity1.A.2.a.23.2507/2015
Static Strength1.A.3.a.13.2507/2015
Trunk Strength1.A.3.a.43.2507/2015
Arm-Hand Steadiness1.A.2.a.13.1207/2015

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Tasks

The tasks O*NET records for this occupation, with the type, respondent count and date each record carries.

TaskTypeIncumbents respondingDate
Load and unload items from machines, conveyors, and conveyances.Core8907/2015
Operate machinery used in the production process, or assist machine operators.Core8807/2015
Place products in equipment or on work surfaces for further processing, inspecting, or wrapping.Core9007/2015
Examine products to verify conformance to quality standards.Core8907/2015
Start machines or equipment to begin production processes.Core8807/2015

Work interests

The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.

InterestScoreDate
Realistic6.5111/2023
Conventional4.1611/2023
Enterprising1.711/2023
Social1.6811/2023
Artistic1.2111/2023
Investigative1.111/2023

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Source: O*NET 29.1 Database (Occupation Data, Job Zones, Skills, Abilities, Task Statements, Interests), U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Data fetched 2026-10-31. See about and sources.