Occupation · SOC 43-5111
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.
Median wage
$45,650
$34,580–$60,120
Projected growth
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Annual openings
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per year
Employed (US)
49,720
Job Zone 2
Typical preparation
Some preparation
Stackable credential programs
1 mapped
Core skills
Critical ThinkingReading ComprehensionSpeakingMonitoringSocial PerceptivenessService OrientationQuality Control AnalysisCoordinationActive ListeningWritingTime ManagementPersuasionMathematicsJudgment and Decision MakingComplex Problem SolvingLearning StrategiesActive LearningOperations MonitoringNegotiationInstructingSystems AnalysisManagement of Personnel ResourcesSystems EvaluationOperation and ControlTroubleshootingProgrammingEquipment SelectionEquipment MaintenanceRepairingManagement of Material ResourcesManagement of Financial ResourcesScienceTechnology DesignOperations AnalysisInstallation
Knowledge areas
Production and ProcessingMathematicsEnglish LanguageAdministration and ManagementAdministrativeCustomer and Personal ServiceComputers and ElectronicsPublic Safety and SecurityEconomics and AccountingEducation and TrainingFood ProductionChemistryPersonnel and Human ResourcesMechanicalForeign LanguageTransportationEngineering and TechnologyTelecommunicationsCommunications and MediaLaw and GovernmentSales and MarketingBuilding and ConstructionGeographyMedicine and DentistryPhysicsPhilosophy and TheologySociology and AnthropologyFine ArtsTherapy and CounselingPsychologyDesignBiologyHistory and Archeology
Technology & tools
Email softwareEnterprise resource planning ERP softwareIBM NotesInfor ERP BaanInfor XAInventory management systemsInventory softwareMaterials resource planning MRP softwareMicrosoft AccessMicrosoft Dynamics AXMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft WordNetSuite ERPOracle DatabaseOracle JD Edwards EnterpriseOneRoot cause analysis softwareSAP softwareWarehouse management system WMSWord processing software
Representative tasks
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or SubordinatesDocumenting/Recording InformationMonitoring Processes, Materials, or SurroundingsProcessing InformationGetting InformationUpdating and Using Relevant KnowledgeOrganizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkJudging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or PeopleWorking with ComputersInspecting Equipment, Structures, or MaterialsIdentifying Objects, Actions, and EventsEvaluating Information to Determine Compliance with StandardsEstimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or InformationHandling and Moving ObjectsMaking Decisions and Solving ProblemsControlling Machines and ProcessesCoordinating the Work and Activities of OthersTraining and Teaching OthersCoaching and Developing OthersAnalyzing Data or InformationEstablishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsInterpreting the Meaning of Information for OthersDeveloping and Building TeamsPerforming General Physical ActivitiesGuiding, Directing, and Motivating SubordinatesScheduling Work and ActivitiesCommunicating with People Outside the OrganizationPerforming Administrative ActivitiesResolving Conflicts and Negotiating with OthersDeveloping Objectives and StrategiesOperating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or EquipmentRepairing and Maintaining Electronic EquipmentProviding Consultation and Advice to OthersMonitoring and Controlling ResourcesThinking CreativelyAssisting and Caring for OthersRepairing and Maintaining Mechanical EquipmentStaffing Organizational UnitsPerforming for or Working Directly with the PublicSelling or Influencing Others
Competency framework
Skill expectations by proficiency level.
emerging
Weight and measurement data — record under direct supervision using facility scales and standard data entry forms on a warehouse or production floor.Volume meters, scales, and calipers — identify and operate with guidance to measure materials and products at a receiving or shipping station.Measurement and identification labels — collect, prepare, and attach to products following supervisor instructions in a packaging or distribution environment.Specification sheets and standards charts — reference under direction to inspect products and packaging for visible damage or defects at a quality checkpoint.Basic shipping and receiving records — maintain by entering weight, quantity, and product type data into paper logs or a simple database under close oversight.Product samples — collect from a production line following established protocols and deliver to a laboratory technician for analysis.Work area cleanliness — maintain at a scale house, drop box station, or counter by following posted cleaning and safety procedures during each shift.Electronic mail software — use with guidance to send routine recordkeeping updates and notifications to supervisors in an office or warehouse setting.Coworker signals and instructions — receive and follow when directed to weigh, move, or recheck products on a busy receiving dock.Spreadsheet templates — enter weight, quantity, and sample data into pre-built forms under supervision to support daily production or inventory tracking.
developing
Shipping, receiving, and production records — update accurately and independently using ERP or inventory management software across multiple product lines in a distribution center.Scales, rules, and volume meters — calibrate and operate routinely to weigh and measure varied materials, recognizing and reporting instrument drift or error on a production floor.Quality, weight, and type data — compile and organize into structured reports using spreadsheet software to support shift supervisors in a warehousing environment.Product and subassembly inspections — conduct without close oversight, applying specification sheets and gauges to identify defects, shortages, or nonconforming materials at a receiving dock.Measurement labels and documentation packages — prepare and attach consistently across multiple product types, adapting to changing labeling requirements in a logistics facility.Sample preparation procedures — follow independently to collect and package product samples according to laboratory submission standards in a manufacturing or processing environment.Work area monitoring — perform regularly at scale houses and collection sites, identifying hazards or equipment issues and reporting them through established maintenance channels.Other workers — signal and instruct clearly to coordinate weighing, moving, or rechecking activities, ensuring workflow continuity on a shipping or production floor.Inventory management software — navigate to query records, reconcile discrepancies, and update stock data with reduced oversight in a supply chain environment.Written receiving and inspection records — compose accurately in word processing or office suite software, applying English language conventions to ensure clear documentation for internal stakeholders.
proficient
Full-scope recordkeeping systems — manage autonomously across shipping, receiving, and production functions using ERP and database software in a high-volume distribution or manufacturing facility.Complex or non-standard measurement scenarios — resolve independently by selecting appropriate instruments and methods when product type, weight range, or material composition falls outside routine parameters.Defect, shortage, and damage patterns — analyze across inspection records using analytical software to identify recurring quality issues and recommend corrective actions to supervisors.Cross-functional data accuracy — verify by reconciling weight, quantity, and test result data against materials requirements planning and supply chain systems in an integrated logistics environment.Laboratory sample collection and submission — oversee end-to-end, ensuring chain-of-custody integrity and compliance with testing standards across diverse product categories in a processing facility.Labeling and documentation compliance — ensure across all outgoing and incoming shipments by interpreting regulatory or customer specification requirements and adjusting procedures accordingly.Measurement instrument performance — monitor systematically, coordinating calibration schedules and documenting results to maintain accuracy standards across a team's equipment inventory.Work area and scale house operations — oversee and improve by identifying inefficiencies, resolving equipment or workflow issues, and maintaining cleanliness and safety standards without supervisory direction.Peer workers — coordinate and guide during non-routine weighing or inspection tasks, applying social perceptiveness to resolve misunderstandings and keep operations on schedule.Quality control data — synthesize from multiple record sources into comprehensive summaries using spreadsheet and presentation software to inform production decisions in a facility management context.
advanced
Recordkeeping policies and standards — develop and implement organization-wide for weighing, measuring, and sampling operations across multiple sites or departments in a large logistics or manufacturing enterprise.ERP and inventory management system configuration — lead by defining data fields, workflows, and reporting structures that align recordkeeping practices with organizational supply chain goals.Quality control framework — design and continuously improve, incorporating measurement, inspection, and sampling benchmarks that reduce defect rates and losses across production or distribution operations.Team of weighers, measurers, and samplers — mentor, evaluate, and develop through structured coaching, ensuring consistent competency and compliance with documentation standards across the workforce.Cross-departmental data integrity initiatives — lead by partnering with production, logistics, and quality assurance leaders to harmonize recordkeeping systems and eliminate redundant or conflicting data sources.Regulatory and customer compliance strategy — establish for labeling, weight certification, and measurement accuracy requirements, representing the organization in audits or external reviews.Operational performance metrics — define, monitor, and report at an executive level using analytical and presentation software to drive accountability and continuous improvement in recordkeeping functions.Workflow redesign projects — lead for scale house, receiving dock, and collection site operations, applying critical thinking to restructure processes that improve throughput and accuracy at organizational scale.Training programs and standard operating procedures — author and institutionalize for onboarding and upskilling recordkeeping staff, incorporating O*NET-aligned competencies and facility-specific requirements.Organizational risk associated with measurement error or recordkeeping gaps — assess proactively and present mitigation plans to senior leadership, protecting inventory valuation, regulatory standing, and customer relationships.
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