Weigher / Measurer

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.

O*NET reports this occupation under titles such as: Cycle Counter; Fluid Operator; Inventory Specialist; Quality Assurance Inspector (QA Inspector); Scale Operator; Supply Clerk; Temperature Taker

Tasks

• 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.
• Examine products or materials, parts, subassemblies, and packaging for damage, defects, or shortages, using specification sheets, gauges, and standards charts.
• Signal or instruct other workers to weigh, move, or check products.
• Collect product samples and prepare them for laboratory analysis or testing.
• Maintain, monitor, and clean work areas, such as recycling collection sites, drop boxes, counters and windows, and areas around scale houses.

Knowledge

• Production and Processing
• Mathematics
• Administration and Management
• Administrative
• English Language

Skills

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

Abilities

• Near Vision
• Written Comprehension
• Problem Sensitivity
• Category Flexibility
• Oral Comprehension
• Oral Expression
• Information Ordering
• Perceptual Speed
• Selective Attention
• Written Expression
• Deductive Reasoning
• Flexibility of Closure
• Speech Recognition
• Inductive Reasoning
• Mathematical Reasoning
• Number Facility
• Finger Dexterity
• Far Vision
• Speech Clarity