Median Annual Wage: $28,570
Education: High school diploma or equivalent (60%); Some college, no degree (23%); Associate's degree (9%)
Projected Growth: Average (8% to 14%)
Related Job Titles: Lab Technician; Quality Assurance Lab Technician; Quality Control Lab Technician; Cycle Counter; Quality Control Technician; Scale Operator; Supply Clerk; Inventory Specialist; Material Control Manager; Quality Control Operator
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More Office and Administrative Support Careers
- Document quantity, quality, type, weight, test result data, and value of materials or products to maintain shipping, receiving, and production records and files.
- Compare product labels, tags, or tickets, shipping manifests, purchase orders, and bills of lading to verify accuracy of shipment contents, quality specifications, or weights.
- Count or estimate quantities of materials, parts, or products received or shipped.
- Weigh or measure materials, equipment, or products to maintain relevant records, using volume meters, scales, rules, or calipers.
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- Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
- Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
- Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
- Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
- Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
- Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
- Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
- Time Management - Managing one's own time and the time of others.
- Service Orientation - Actively looking for ways to help people.
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