Hiring Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping

What do weighers, measurers, checkers, and samplers, recordkeeping do?

• Document quantity, quality, type, weight, test result data, and value of materials or products to maintain shipping, receiving, and production records and files.
• Weigh or measure materials, equipment, or products to maintain relevant records, using volume meters, scales, rules, or calipers.
• Collect or prepare measurement, weight, or identification labels and attach them to products.
• Examine products or materials, parts, subassemblies, and packaging for damage, defects, or shortages, using specification sheets, gauges, and standards charts.
• Signal or instruct other workers to weigh, move, or check products.
• Collect product samples and prepare them for laboratory analysis or testing.

Core tasks, O*NET OnLine, 43-5111.00.

What does it take to become one?

These occupations usually require a high school diploma.

Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed. For example, a teller would benefit from experience working directly with the public.

Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few months to one year of working with experienced employees. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.

O*NET Job Zone 2, SVP (4.0 to < 6.0). O*NET OnLine.

Employers commonly list experience with Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office software, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word for this role.

What do weighers, measurers, checkers, and samplers, recordkeeping get paid?

BLS OEWS, May 2025 publishes a wage for weighers, measurers, checkers, and samplers, recordkeeping in 89 of the metro areas we publish data for. The median ranges from $33,970 to $58,240 a year depending on the metro, with a midpoint of $46,480. This is what employers pay, place of work, not a single national figure and not what any one person takes home.

BLS OEWS, BLS OEWS, May 2025, SOC 43-5111.

What does hiring one cost?

The same as any role: tier, not location or salary, sets the fee. Across all six tiers the published range is $6,240 to $54,340 per search. For scale, the highest median any metro we publish data for pays weighers, measurers, checkers, and samplers, recordkeeping is $58,240 a year, place of work (BLS OEWS, May 2025). A contingency firm hiring at that level would bill roughly $11,648 to $17,472 on the first year salary alone, 20 to 30%.

Frequently asked

How fast can a weigher search fill?

Typically 23 to 35 days, and typically 2 to 3x faster than a contingency search, per our recruiting partner's published figures. Both are typical rather than guaranteed.

What if the hire does not work out?

A 45-day replacement guarantee, at 50% off a repeat search for the same role.