Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, & Samplers, Recordkeeping

Also Called: Quality Assurance Inspector (QA Inspector), Temperature Taker

High School Diploma/GED

usually needed

Not Available
(Students Only)
Match Percentage

$32,440

Entry Salary

Bright

Job outlook

What Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, & Samplers, Recordkeeping do

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.

  • Document quantity, quality, type, weight, test result data, and value of materials or products to maintain shipping, receiving, and production records and files.
  • Weigh or measure materials, equipment, or products to maintain relevant records, using volume meters, scales, rules, or calipers.
  • Collect or prepare measurement, weight, or identification labels and attach them to products.
Industry Areas:

Finance and Business • Transportation

Training Program Areas:

Accounting Services • Material Distribution Operations • OCT-Only Finance & Business • OCT-Only Transportation • Office Administration • Transportation Office Support

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Work Context

  • Face-to-Face Discussions
  • Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  • Contact With Others
  • Time Pressure
  • Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls

Tools

  • Manlift or personnel lift
  • Truck or rail scales
  • Water meters
  • Mainframe console or dumb terminals
  • Two way radios

Technology

Enterprise resource planning ERP software
NetSuite ERP
Oracle JD Edwards EnterpriseOne
Presentation software
Microsoft PowerPoint
Electronic mail software
IBM Notes
Microsoft Outlook

The Education & Training You Need

Skills

  • Critical Thinking
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Monitoring
  • Speaking
  • Active Listening

Knowledge

Manufactured or Agricultural Goods
manufacture and distribution of products
Math and Science
arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics
Arts and Humanities
English language
Business
administrative services

Education

  • 50% High school diploma or equivalent
  • 22% Less than high school diploma
  • 19% Some college, no degree

Experience

Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed. For example, a teller would benefit from experience working directly with the public.

What are some related occupations at different educational levels?


Job Training Match

Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, & Samplers, Recordkeeping Currently Selected

Educational Level

High School Diploma or Equivalent

 Job Training Match

Aircraft Mechanics & Service Technicians

Educational Level

Post-secondary, non-degree

 Job Training Match

Billing & Posting Clerks

Educational Level

Associate's Degree

 Job Training Match

Brokerage Clerks

Educational Level

Bachelor's Degree

Educational Level

Advanced Degree

What are your training options on the pathway to this occupation?

Advanced Training

  • Atlanta - Job Corps

    Atlanta, Georgia

  • Excelsior Springs - Job Corps

    Excelsior Springs, Missouri

ACT & College

There are currently no college programs for this career.

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Are You a Good Fit?

Occupation Traits

    • Conventional (Organizer)
    • Realistic (Doer)

Work Styles

  • Attention to Detail
  • Dependability
  • Integrity
  • Cooperation
  • Initiative
  • Stress Tolerance

Values

  • Relationships
  • Support
  • Independence

Abilities

  • Verbal
  • Attention
  • Math

This is what Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, & Samplers, Recordkeeping across the country typically make.

$15.60 / hour
$32,440 /year

Entry Level

$20.80 / hour
$43,270 /year

Median Level

$27.43 / hour
$57,050 /year

Experienced Level

Income information reflects a regional average.
Income information reflects a national average.

This career’s National Job Outlook is

Bright

Please be sure to verify the outlook of this occupation with your instructor.

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