Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping
Also called: Weighers, Measurers, and Samplers
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.
Also called: Aircraft Shipping Checker, Balance Weigher, Bean Weigher, Billet Checker, Booking Prizer, Box Car Checker
Median pay
$46,380
per year, U.S.
Pay range (10th–90th)
$35,290 – $60,910
People employed
53,300
Holland code
CRI
Conventional · Realistic · Investigative
Updated October 2026 · Data: O*NET 31.0 and BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
Is this career right for you?
These are the things that stand out in this job compared with other U.S. jobs (O*NET 31.0 work context). Answer honestly.
- 1.Are you OK repeating the same tasks most of the day?
- 2.Are you comfortable following clear instructions?
- 3.Do you work well under tight deadlines?
The hard parts
- Tight deadlines are common
- Long hours on your feet
Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping pay by state
Annual median pay by state (49 states with published data). Source: BLS OEWS May 2025.
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What weighers, measurers, checkers, and samplers, recordkeeping do
- 01Compare product labels, tags, or tickets, shipping manifests, purchase orders, and bills of lading to verify accuracy of shipment contents, quality specifications, or weights.
- 02Document quantity, quality, type, weight, test result data, and value of materials or products to maintain shipping, receiving, and production records and files.
- 03Weigh or measure materials, equipment, or products to maintain relevant records, using volume meters, scales, rules, or calipers.
- 04Collect or prepare measurement, weight, or identification labels and attach them to products.
- 05Remove from stock products or loads not meeting quality standards, and notify supervisors or appropriate departments of discrepancies or shortages.
- 06Inspect products and examination records to determine the number of defects per worker and the reasons for examiners' rejections.
Skills that matter most
- Critical Thinking
- Reading Comprehension
- Monitoring
- Speaking
- Active Listening
- Writing
Knowledge
- Production and Processing
- Mathematics
- English Language
- Administration and Management
- Administrative
Work styles that stand out
- Dependability
- Attention to Detail
Education and first steps
Share of workers by required education, as reported to O*NET.
How people get started
- Usually needs a high school diploma (O*NET Job Zone 2).
- Related work experience: over 6 months, up to and including 1 year.
- On-the-job training: anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month.
Most common answers from O*NET 31.0 Education, Training and Experience.
Interest fit (Holland code)
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Career changes
Change from weighers, measurers, checkers, and samplers, recordkeeping
- Log Graders and Scalers85% · 0%
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers84% · +5%
- Packers and Packagers, Hand79% · −22%
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders77% · −7%
- Machine Feeders and Offbearers77% · −11%
Change into weighers, measurers, checkers, and samplers, recordkeeping
Jobs whose skills carry over best (skill match, their median pay).
- Log Graders and Scalers88% · $46,330
- Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products83% · $35,730
- Packers and Packagers, Hand83% · $36,280
- Agricultural Inspectors81% · $49,940
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers81% · $48,570