How do they match: Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping

  • Material Checker
  • Materials Specialist
  • Sample Worker
  • Tare Worker
  • Ticket Worker
  • Unit Control Worker

  • 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.

  • Remove from stock products or loads not meeting quality standards, and notify supervisors or appropriate departments of discrepancies or shortages.
  • Communicate with customers and vendors to exchange information regarding products, materials, and services.
  • Count or estimate quantities of materials, parts, or products received or shipped.
  • Document quantity, quality, type, weight, test result data, and value of materials or products to maintain shipping, receiving, and production records and files.
  • Examine products or materials, parts, subassemblies, and packaging for damage, defects, or shortages, using specification sheets, gauges, and standards charts.
  • Inspect incoming loads of waste to identify contents and to screen for the presence of specific regulated or hazardous wastes.
  • Inspect products and examination records to determine the number of defects per worker and the reasons for examiners' rejections.
  • Maintain, monitor, and clean work areas, such as recycling collection sites, drop boxes, counters and windows, and areas around scale houses.
  • Signal or instruct other workers to weigh, move, or check products.
  • Sort products or materials into predetermined sequences or groupings for display, packing, shipping, or storage.
  • Transport materials, products, or samples to processing, shipping, or storage areas, manually or using conveyors, pumps, or hand trucks.
  • Weigh or measure materials, equipment, or products to maintain relevant records, using volume meters, scales, rules, or calipers.

  • Calculate weights, volumes or other characteristics of materials.
  • Collect samples of materials or products for testing.
  • Instruct staff in work policies or procedures.
  • Prepare informational or reference materials.
  • Send information, materials or documentation.
  • Signal others to coordinate work activities.
  • Sort materials or products.
  • Unload materials or equipment.