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Is being a weighing or sampling clerk a good fit for you?

Weighs, measures and checks materials and supplies, then writes down the results. Mostly records work, and may collect and log samples of products.

What the work involves

  • Records the amount, quality, type, weight and value of goods for shipping and production files.
  • Weighs or measures goods using scales, rulers and other measuring tools.
  • Prepares measurement, weight or identification labels and attaches them to products.
  • Checks products, parts and packaging for damage, defects or missing items.

The interests that suit it

People in this work tend to be organising and hands-on. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.

Hands-onStrong. Building, fixing, and working with tools, machines, animals or the outdoors.
CuriousLow. Finding things out, solving problems, and working with ideas and data.
CreativeLow. Making things: art, writing, music, design and performance.
HelpingLow. Teaching, caring for and supporting people.
PersuadingLow. Leading, selling, and making the calls.
OrganisingStrong. Keeping things in order: records, numbers and systems.

What it tends to reward

Compared with other work, this job stands out for:

  • Belonging. People who look out for each other, and a manager who has your back.

How much training it needs

Fast start. Little or some training needed. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.

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