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Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping

Prospects: Favorable

*According to projected annual openings and year-over-year growth
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. Excludes "Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers" (51-9061).

Current openings

Scale Attendant 61
Scale Clerk 11
Warehouse Checker 1
Weighing Station Operator 17

Number of positions

2012: 650    2014: 670

Annual job postings

New: 10    Replacement: 20
(Total: 30)   

Salaries in NYC

Starting at:
$17,990
($8/hour)
Middle:
$27,590
($13/hour)
Up to:
$35,510
($17/hour)
Average:
$29,670
($14/hour)

Educational requirements

Minimum education:
High school diploma or equivalent

Work experience:
None

On-the-job training:
Short-term on-the-job training

Education level achieved by workers

 

Sources: New York State Department of Labor, U.S. Department of Labor.