Office and administrative support
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 pay
$46,380
Growth to 2035
−5%
declining
Openings a year
4,700
Time to qualify*
1 month
* From a bachelor's degree in an unrelated field.
Pay
Weighers, measurers, checkers, and samplers, recordkeeping
Getting in
- Typical entry education
- High school diploma or equivalent
- On-the-job training
- Short-term on-the-job training
- Prior experience
- None
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What the work is like
Dealing with the public
Unpleasant or angry people
Time pressure
Cost of a mistake
Freedom to make decisions
Repeating the same tasks
Time sitting
Time standing
Outdoors in all weather
Hazardous conditions
Weighers, measurers, checkers, and samplers, recordkeeping: 44% usually work over 40 hours a week
Core 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.
Also called: Cycle Counter · Fluid Operator · Inventory Specialist · Quality Assurance Inspector (QA Inspector) · Scale Operator · Supply Clerk · Temperature Taker
Outlook and AI
Weighers, measurers, checkers, and samplers, recordkeeping held 53,600 jobs in 2025. BLS projects 51,000 by 2035 (−5%, declining; all jobs: +3.5%).
Productivity change - share decreases as businesses increase use of process automation systems and integrate more activities into these systems.
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