Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping Go Back to List 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.

Technology used in this occupation:
	Electronic mail software

Tasks
	Collect or prepare measurement, weight, or identification labels and attach them to products.
	Document quantity, quality, type, weight, test result data, and value of materials or products to maintain shipping, receiving, and production records and files.
	Compare product labels, tags, or tickets, shipping manifests, purchase orders, and bills of lading to verify accuracy of shipment contents, quality specifications, or weights.
	Count or estimate quantities of materials, parts, or products received or shipped.
	Weigh or measure materials, equipment, or products to maintain relevant records, using volume meters, scales, rules, or calipers.
	Communicate with customers and vendors to exchange information regarding products, materials, and services.
	Compute product totals and charges for shipments.
	Collect product samples and prepare them for laboratory analysis or testing.
	Unload or unpack incoming shipments.
	Operate scalehouse computers to obtain weight information about incoming shipments such as those from waste haulers.

Skills
	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.
	Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
	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.
	Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
	Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
	Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
	Mathematics - Using mathematics to solve problems.
	Service Orientation - Actively looking for ways to help people.

Knowledge
	Clerical - Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.
	Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
	English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
	Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
	Production and Processing - Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
	Education and Training - Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
	Computers and Electronics - Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
	Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
	Public Safety and Security - Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
	Transportation - Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits.

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Wage Information
	Region Average Entry Level  Mid-Range  Annual  Hourly  Statewide $53,393.00 $25.67  $17.86  $19.07 - $27.00  Bridgeport/Stamford $62,690.00 $30.14  $20.11  $23.68 - $32.32  Hartford $50,883.00 $24.46  $18.80  $21.39 - $26.47  New Haven $44,055.00 $21.19  $16.65  $18.13 - $22.50  New London/Norwich $54,323.00 $26.11  $17.14  $18.51 - $25.43

Occupation Outlook ( 2016 - 2026 ) Average Annual Job Openings:   57   Employment in this occupation is expected to grow faster than average, but the number of annual openings will offer somewhat limited job opportunities.

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