Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping

People in this career often have these skills:

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

People in this career often know a lot about:

• Production and Processing - Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
• Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

People in this career often have talent in:

• Near Vision - The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
• Written Comprehension - The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
• Problem Sensitivity - The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem.
• Category Flexibility - The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.

People in this career often do these activities:

• Inspect shipments to ensure correct order fulfillment.
• Record production information.
• Calculate weights, volumes or other characteristics of materials.
• Attach identification information to products, items or containers.
• Provide information to coworkers.

• Inspect items for damage or defects.
• Store items.
• Signal others to coordinate work activities.
• Instruct staff in work policies or procedures.
• Maintain financial or account records.
• Count finished products or workpieces.
• Discuss goods or services information with customers or patrons.
• Calculate shipping costs.
• Calculate costs of goods or services.
• Package objects for shipping.
• Send information, materials or documentation.
• Operate computers or computerized equipment.
• Collect samples of materials or products for testing.
• Prepare products for testing.
• Sort materials or products.
• Deliver items.
• Clean facilities or equipment.
• Prepare informational or reference materials.
• Unload materials or equipment.

• Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks

• Data Entry Keyers

• Postal Service Clerks

• Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators

• Receptionists and Information Clerks

• Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks

• Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan

• Order Clerks

• Office Clerks, General