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.
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Currently Employed:
11,200
Projected Annual Job Openings:
1,400
Typical Hourly Wage:
$19.02 - $27.40
Typical Annual Salary:
$39,560 - $57,000
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Typical education needed for entry:
High school diploma or equivalent
Typical work experience needed for a job in this occupation:
No work experience
Typical on-the-job training once you have a job in this occupation:
Less than 1 month on-the-job training
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Compare product labels, tags, or tickets, shipping manifests, purchase orders, and bills of lading to verify accuracy of shipment contents, quality specifications, or weights.
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Document quantity, quality, type, weight, test result data, and value of materials or products to maintain shipping, receiving, and production records and files.
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Weigh or measure materials, equipment, or products to maintain relevant records, using volume meters, scales, rules, or calipers.
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Collect or prepare measurement, weight, or identification labels and attach them to products.
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Remove from stock products or loads not meeting quality standards, and notify supervisors or appropriate departments of discrepancies or shortages.
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Inspect products and examination records to determine the number of defects per worker and the reasons for examiners' rejections.
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Examine products or materials, parts, subassemblies, and packaging for damage, defects, or shortages, using specification sheets, gauges, and standards charts.
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Store samples of finished products in labeled cartons and record their location.
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Signal or instruct other workers to weigh, move, or check products.
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Communicate with customers and vendors to exchange information regarding products, materials, and services.
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Tools:
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Mainframe console or dumb terminals
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Manlift or personnel lift
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Truck or rail scales
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Two way radios
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Water meters
Technology:
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Data base user interface and query software
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Electronic mail software
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Enterprise resource planning ERP software
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Materials requirements planning logistics and supply chain software
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Word processing software
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