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Census · Supply chain · occupation code 43-5111

Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping

Every task in this role, whether it passes the census's structural hand-over screen, which models pass it, and why. It is a screen, not a claim about what AI can do: a task can pass and still be beyond the systems of the day. The stricter and looser rules re-vote every task, and small differences between roles are noise.

Passes the screen · 3 of 18 tasks

  • Document quantity, quality, type, weight, test result data, and value of materials or products to maintain shipping, receiving, and production records and files.

    quick to check, an existing check settles it, and a mistake is cheap · 9.8% of the role's time · $218M · passed by Claude Sonnet, GPT-6 Sol · the models disagreed

  • Compare product labels, tags, or tickets, shipping manifests, purchase orders, and bills of lading to verify accuracy of shipment contents, quality specifications, or weights.

    quick to check, an existing check settles it, and a mistake is cheap · 7.2% of the role's time · $161M · all three pass it

  • Operate scalehouse computers to obtain weight information about incoming shipments such as those from waste haulers.

    quick to check, an existing check settles it, and a mistake is cheap · 2.8% of the role's time · $61.8M · all three pass it

Does not pass

  • Weigh or measure materials, equipment, or products to maintain relevant records, using volume meters, scales, rules, or calipers.

    physical work, outside the screen · 11.3% of the role's time · $252M

  • Examine products or materials, parts, subassemblies, and packaging for damage, defects, or shortages, using specification sheets, gauges, and standards charts.

    physical work, outside the screen · 7.5% of the role's time · $166M

  • Collect or prepare measurement, weight, or identification labels and attach them to products.

    physical work, outside the screen · 6.9% of the role's time · $154M

  • Inspect products and examination records to determine the number of defects per worker and the reasons for examiners' rejections.

    physical work, outside the screen · 6.6% of the role's time · $147M

  • Signal or instruct other workers to weigh, move, or check products.

    reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 6.6% of the role's time · $147M · waiting on a check

  • Remove from stock products or loads not meeting quality standards, and notify supervisors or appropriate departments of discrepancies or shortages.

    physical work, outside the screen · 5.7% of the role's time · $128M

  • Maintain, monitor, and clean work areas, such as recycling collection sites, drop boxes, counters and windows, and areas around scale houses.

    physical work, outside the screen · 5.2% of the role's time · $116M

  • Store samples of finished products in labeled cartons and record their location.

    physical work, outside the screen · 4.8% of the role's time · $106M

  • Count or estimate quantities of materials, parts, or products received or shipped.

    physical work, outside the screen · 4.6% of the role's time · $103M

  • Collect product samples and prepare them for laboratory analysis or testing.

    physical work, outside the screen · 4.4% of the role's time · $99.1M

  • Sort products or materials into predetermined sequences or groupings for display, packing, shipping, or storage.

    physical work, outside the screen · 3.7% of the role's time · $83.5M

  • Communicate with customers and vendors to exchange information regarding products, materials, and services.

    reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 3.4% of the role's time · $76.5M · waiting on a check

  • Fill orders for products and samples, following order tickets, and forward or mail items.

    physical work, outside the screen · 3.3% of the role's time · $73.1M

  • Transport materials, products, or samples to processing, shipping, or storage areas, manually or using conveyors, pumps, or hand trucks.

    physical work, outside the screen · 3.3% of the role's time · $72.6M

  • Unload or unpack incoming shipments.

    physical work, outside the screen · 2.8% of the role's time · $62.5M

Where this role works