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Summary 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.

Sample Job Titles

1.	Aircraft Shipping Checker

2.	Balance Weigher

3.	Bean Weigher

4.	Billet Checker

5.	Booking Prizer

6.	Box Car Checker

7.	Brand Recorder

8.	Broadcast Checker

9.	Bullion Weigher

10.	Cane Weigher

11.	Cargo Checker

12.	Case Checker

13.	Charge Weigher

14.	Check Weigher

15.	Checker

16.	Cheese Weigher

17.	Chemical Weigher

18.	City Weighmaster

19.	Clerical Car Checker

20.	Coal Weigher

21.	Cotton Acreage Measurer

22.	Cotton Sampler

23.	Counter

24.	Counter Weigher

25.	Cycle Counter

26.	Dump Grounds Checker

27.	Field Cane Scale Clerk

28.	Field Cane Scaler

29.	Field Checker

30.	Field Recorder

31.	Fish Checker

32.	Freight Checker

33.	Freight Tallier

34.	Freight Weigher

35.	Gin Clerk

36.	Gravel Weigher

37.	Grey Stock Recorder

38.	Ham Clerk

39.	Harvest Field Ticketer

40.	Hogshead Weigher

41.	Industrial Order Clerk

42.	Ingot Weigher

43.	Inventory Checker

44.	Inventory Management Specialist

45.	Inventory Specialist

46.	Juice Scaleman

47.	Juice Weigher

48.	Lab Technician

49.	Land Checker

50.	Linen Checker

51.	Load Checker

52.	Loaf Counter

53.	Lorry Weigher

54.	Lumber Checker

55.	Lumber Scaler

56.	Lumber Tallier

57.	Material Checker

58.	Material Control Manager

59.	Measuring Clerk

60.	Metal Weigher

61.	Milk Receiver

62.	Milk Sampler

63.	Mold Checker

64.	Order Checker

65.	Paper Sample Clerk

66.	Petroleum Inspector

67.	Produce Weigher

68.	Public Weigher

69.	Quality Assurance Lab Technician

70.	Quality Control Clerk

71.	Quality Control Lab Technician

72.	Quality Control Operator

73.	Quality Control Technician

74.	Quality Controller

75.	Quality Inspector

76.	Railroad Car Checker

77.	Raw Scales Operator

78.	Receiving Checker

79.	Receiving Dock Checker

80.	Receiving Inspector

81.	Recorder

82.	Records Clerk

83.	Roll Weigher

84.	Sample Checker

85.	Sample Clerk

86.	Sample Display Preparer

87.	Sample Worker

88.	Sawmill Tally Clerk

89.	Scale Agent

90.	Scale Attendant

91.	Scale Clerk

92.	Scale Operator

93.	Scaleman

94.	Scaler

95.	Shipping and Receiving Weigher

96.	Shipping Checker

97.	Stacker

98.	Supply Clerk

99.	Swatch Clerk

100.	Tallier

101.	Tally Clerk

102.	Tank Calibrator

103.	Tank Truck Milk Receiver

104.	Tare Man

105.	Tare Weigher

106.	Tare Worker

107.	Ticket Puller

108.	Ticket Worker

109.	Tobacco Acreage Measurer

110.	Tool Checker

111.	Toolroom Checker

112.	Traffic Checker

113.	Traffic Counter

114.	Unit Control Clerk

115.	Unit Control Worker

116.	Unit Controller

117.	Unitizer

118.	Unloading Checker

119.	Warehouse Checker

120.	Weighing Station Operator

121.	Weighmaster

122.	Weight and Balance Control Agent

123.	Weighter

124.	Wheel Press Clerk

125.	Wool Sampler

126.	Yarn Weigher

Job Tasks

	Communicate with customers and vendors to exchange information regarding products, materials, and services. Discuss goods or services information with customers or patrons.

	Collect or prepare measurement, weight, or identification labels and attach them to products. Attach identification information to products, items or containers.

	Compute product totals and charges for shipments. Calculate shipping costs. Calculate costs of goods or services.

	Document quantity, quality, type, weight, test result data, and value of materials or products to maintain shipping, receiving, and production records and files. Record production information.

	Collect product samples and prepare them for laboratory analysis or testing.

	Unload or unpack incoming shipments. Unload materials or equipment.

	Compare product labels, tags, or tickets, shipping manifests, purchase orders, and bills of lading to verify accuracy of shipment contents, quality specifications, or weights. Inspect shipments to ensure correct order fulfillment.

	Operate scalehouse computers to obtain weight information about incoming shipments such as those from waste haulers. Operate computers or computerized equipment.

	Fill orders for products and samples, following order tickets, and forward or mail items. Package objects for shipping. Send information, materials or documentation.

	Sort products or materials into predetermined sequences or groupings for display, packing, shipping, or storage. Sort materials or products.

	Signal or instruct other workers to weigh, move, or check products.

	Maintain financial records, such as accounts of daily collections and billings, and records of receipts issued. Maintain financial or account records.

	Store samples of finished products in labeled cartons and record their location. Store items.

	Remove from stock products or loads not meeting quality standards, and notify supervisors or appropriate departments of discrepancies or shortages. Provide information to coworkers.

	Count or estimate quantities of materials, parts, or products received or shipped.

	Maintain, monitor, and clean work areas, such as recycling collection sites, drop boxes, counters and windows, and areas around scale houses. Clean facilities or equipment.

	Inspect incoming loads of waste to identify contents and to screen for the presence of specific regulated or hazardous wastes. Inspect shipments to ensure correct order fulfillment.

	Examine products or materials, parts, subassemblies, and packaging for damage, defects, or shortages, using specification sheets, gauges, and standards charts. Inspect items for damage or defects.

	Weigh or measure materials, equipment, or products to maintain relevant records, using volume meters, scales, rules, or calipers.

	Transport materials, products, or samples to processing, shipping, or storage areas, manually or using conveyors, pumps, or hand trucks. Deliver items.

	Prepare measurement tables and conversion charts, using standard formulas. Prepare informational or reference materials.

	Inspect products and examination records to determine the number of defects per worker and the reasons for examiners' rejections. Inspect items for damage or defects.

Work Activities

Importance	Work Activity

Interacting With Computers — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.

Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.

Analyzing Data or Information — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.

Processing Information — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.

Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.

Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.

Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.

Performing Administrative Activities — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

Scheduling Work and Activities — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.

Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.

Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.

Developing and Building Teams — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.

Performing General Physical Activities — Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.

Training and Teaching Others — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.

Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.

Communicating with Persons Outside Organization — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.

Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.

Handling and Moving Objects — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.

Developing Objectives and Strategies — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.

Coaching and Developing Others — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.

Nature of the Work


	(Abstract from Career Articles)

	Material Recording Clerks
	Material recording clerks track product information in order to keep businesses and supply chains on schedule. They ensure proper scheduling, recordkeeping, and inventory control.

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Working Conditions


	(Abstract from Career Articles)

	Material Recording Clerks
	Many material recording clerks work full time. About 1 in 3 stock clerks and order fillers, the largest occupation within this profile, worked part time in 2014.

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