All About Recordkeeping Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers

Recordkeeping Weigher, Measurer, Checker, or Sampler Job Description 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.

Life As a Recordkeeping Weigher, Measurer, Checker, or Sampler

• Inspect incoming loads of waste to identify contents and to screen for the presence of specific regulated or hazardous wastes.
• Maintain financial records, such as accounts of daily collections and billings, and records of receipts issued.
• Signal or instruct other workers to weigh, move, or check products.
• Collect product samples and prepare them for laboratory analysis or testing.
• Store samples of finished products in labeled cartons and record their location.
• Remove from stock products or loads not meeting quality standards, and notify supervisors or appropriate departments of discrepancies or shortages.

What Every Recordkeeping Weigher, Measurer, Checker, or Sampler Should Know

These are the skills Recordkeeping Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers say are the most useful in their careers:

Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Monitoring: Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Quality Control Analysis: Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.

Types of Recordkeeping Weigher, Measurer, Checker, or Sampler Jobs

• Weighing Station Operator
• Unit Controller
• Unitizer
• Loaf Counter
• Wheel Press Clerk

Is There Going to be Demand for Recordkeeping Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers?

In 2016, there was an estimated number of 75,900 jobs in the United States for Recordkeeping Weigher, Measurer, Checker, or Sampler. New jobs are being produced at a rate of 1.8% which is below the national average. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts 1,400 new jobs for Recordkeeping Weigher, Measurer, Checker, or Sampler by 2026. There will be an estimated 7,600 positions for Recordkeeping Weigher, Measurer, Checker, or Sampler per year.

The states with the most job growth for Recordkeeping Weigher, Measurer, Checker, or Sampler are Utah, Alaska, and Nevada. Watch out if you plan on working in Maine, Rhode Island, or Hawaii. These states have the worst job growth for this type of profession.

Recordkeeping Weigher, Measurer, Checker, or Sampler Salary

Recordkeeping Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers make between $21,850 and $49,570 a year.

Recordkeeping Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers who work in Massachusetts, Vermont, or Washington, make the highest salaries.

How much do Recordkeeping Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers make in different U.S. states?

State	Annual Mean Salary
Alabama	$29,600
Arizona	$31,970
Arkansas	$32,120
California	$34,420
Colorado	$31,190
Connecticut	$41,970
Delaware	$29,060
Florida	$34,530
Georgia	$30,540
Hawaii	$25,030
Idaho	$27,230
Illinois	$36,370
Indiana	$32,470
Iowa	$33,170
Kansas	$32,140
Kentucky	$34,680
Louisiana	$31,780
Maine	$26,850
Maryland	$37,490
Massachusetts	$46,230
Michigan	$34,170
Minnesota	$37,240
Mississippi	$30,390
Missouri	$32,090
Montana	$30,410
Nebraska	$36,220
Nevada	$26,990
New Hampshire	$39,720
New Jersey	$39,190
New Mexico	$33,690
New York	$34,440
North Carolina	$32,390
North Dakota	$42,900
Ohio	$34,370
Oklahoma	$40,950
Oregon	$35,370
Pennsylvania	$33,850
South Carolina	$33,870
South Dakota	$29,180
Tennessee	$35,150
Texas	$32,910
Utah	$31,280
Vermont	$46,780
Virginia	$34,720
Washington	$40,810
West Virginia	$38,260
Wisconsin	$35,070
Wyoming	$40,610

What Tools & Technology do Recordkeeping Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers Use?

Below is a list of the types of tools and technologies that Recordkeeping Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers may use on a daily basis:

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft Access
• Email software
• Word processing software
• SAP
• IBM Notes
• Oracle JD Edwards EnterpriseOne
• Oracle software
• Enterprise resource planning ERP software
• Warehouse management system WMS
• Root cause analysis software
• Microsoft Dynamics AX
• Infor ERP Baan
• Inventory software
• Materials resource planning MRP software

How do I Become a Recordkeeping Weigher, Measurer, Checker, or Sampler?

Individuals working as a Recordkeeping Weigher, Measurer, Checker, or Sampler have obtained the following education levels:

How Long Does it Take to Become a Recordkeeping Weigher, Measurer, Checker, or Sampler?

Where Recordkeeping Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers Work

Below are examples of industries where Recordkeeping Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers work:

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References:

• Bureau of Labor Statistics
• College Factual
• O*NET Online

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