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Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping

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.

Median salary

$45,650

Typical range

$35k – $60k

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Education

Typical entry: No degree required

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Typical progression

  1. Junior Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping

    Entry / Junior

    $34,580

    ~2 yrs to advance

  2. Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping

    Established

    $45,650

    ~3 yrs to advance

  3. Senior Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping

    Senior

    $52,885

Key skills

A typical day

  • 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.

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