O*NET-SOC 43-5111.00

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.

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
Critical Thinking2.A.2.a3.3808/2018
Reading Comprehension2.A.1.a3.2508/2018
Monitoring2.A.2.d3.1208/2018
Speaking2.A.1.d3.1208/2018
Active Listening2.A.1.b3.008/2018
Coordination2.B.1.b3.008/2018

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.14.008/2018
Category Flexibility1.A.1.b.73.3808/2018
Problem Sensitivity1.A.1.b.33.3808/2018
Written Comprehension1.A.1.a.23.3808/2018
Information Ordering1.A.1.b.63.2508/2018
Oral Comprehension1.A.1.a.13.2508/2018

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
Document quantity, quality, type, weight, test result data, and value of materials or products to maintain shipping, receiving, and production records and files.Core9408/2018
Weigh or measure materials, equipment, or products to maintain relevant records, using volume meters, scales, rules, or calipers.Core9508/2018
Collect or prepare measurement, weight, or identification labels and attach them to products.Core9508/2018
Examine products or materials, parts, subassemblies, and packaging for damage, defects, or shortages, using specification sheets, gauges, and standards charts.Core9508/2018
Signal or instruct other workers to weigh, move, or check products.Core9508/2018

Work interests

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

InterestScoreDate
Conventional6.4711/2023
Realistic5.2911/2023
Investigative2.411/2023
Enterprising1.7311/2023
Artistic1.011/2023
Social1.011/2023

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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.