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Helpers--Production Workers

Help production workers by performing duties requiring less skill. Duties include supplying or holding materials or tools, and cleaning work area and equipment.

Tasks
30 tasks11 core, 19 supplemental
Family
ProductionOne of its 114 occupations
Code
51-9198.00SOC 2018: 51-9198

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11 core tasks and 19 supplemental, each quoted as published, with the survey it came from.

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Core: central to the jobSupplemental: done by some, not all

  1. Task 1. Load and unload items from machines, conveyors, and conveyances.Core taskTask 12699Rated by 89 people who do the job, July 2015
  2. Task 2. Operate machinery used in the production process, or assist machine operators.Core taskTask 12693Rated by 88 people who do the job, July 2015
  3. Task 3. Place products in equipment or on work surfaces for further processing, inspecting, or wrapping.Core taskTask 12706Rated by 90 people who do the job, July 2015
  4. Task 4. Examine products to verify conformance to quality standards.Core taskTask 12694Rated by 89 people who do the job, July 2015
  5. Task 5. Start machines or equipment to begin production processes.Core taskTask 12703Rated by 88 people who do the job, July 2015
  6. Task 6. Observe equipment operations so that malfunctions can be detected, and notify operators of any malfunctions.Core taskTask 12695Rated by 89 people who do the job, July 2015
  7. Task 7. Remove products, machine attachments, or waste material from machines.Core taskTask 12707Rated by 91 people who do the job, July 2015
  8. Task 8. Lift raw materials, finished products, and packed items, manually or using hoists.Core taskTask 12696Rated by 88 people who do the job, July 2015
  9. Task 9. Transfer finished products, raw materials, tools, or equipment between storage and work areas of plants and warehouses, by hand or using hand trucks or powered lift trucks.Core taskTask 12710Rated by 90 people who do the job, July 2015
  10. Task 10. Pack and store materials and products.Core taskTask 12708Rated by 90 people who do the job, July 2015
  11. Task 11. Help production workers by performing duties of lesser skill, such as supplying or holding materials or tools, or cleaning work areas and equipment.Core taskTask 12700Rated by 90 people who do the job, July 2015
  12. Task 12. Count finished products to determine if product orders are complete.Supplemental taskTask 12697Rated by 88 people who do the job, July 2015
  13. Task 13. Measure amounts of products, lengths of extruded articles, or weights of filled containers to ensure conformance to specifications.Supplemental taskTask 12713Rated by 88 people who do the job, July 2015
  14. Task 14. Separate products according to weight, grade, size, or composition of materials used to produce them.Supplemental taskTask 12704Rated by 89 people who do the job, July 2015
  15. Task 15. Turn valves to regulate flow of liquids or air, to reverse machines, to start pumps, or to regulate equipment.Supplemental taskTask 12705Rated by 87 people who do the job, July 2015
  16. Task 16. Mark or tag identification on parts.Supplemental taskTask 12698Rated by 89 people who do the job, July 2015
  17. Task 17. Mix ingredients according to specified procedures or formulas.Supplemental taskTask 12716Rated by 88 people who do the job, July 2015
  18. Task 18. Tie products in bundles for further processing or shipment, following prescribed procedures.Supplemental taskTask 12709Rated by 90 people who do the job, July 2015
  19. Task 19. Record information, such as the number of products tested, meter readings, or dates and times of product production.Supplemental taskTask 12702Rated by 90 people who do the job, July 2015
  20. Task 20. Read gauges or charts, and record data obtained.Supplemental taskTask 12715Rated by 89 people who do the job, July 2015
  21. Task 21. Unclamp and hoist full reels from braiding, winding, or other fabricating machines, using power hoists.Supplemental taskTask 12720Rated by 89 people who do the job, July 2015
  22. Task 22. Signal coworkers to direct them to move products during the production process.Supplemental taskTask 12711Rated by 91 people who do the job, July 2015
  23. Task 23. Clean and lubricate equipment.Supplemental taskTask 12701Rated by 90 people who do the job, July 2015
  24. Task 24. Prepare raw materials for processing.Supplemental taskTask 12712Rated by 89 people who do the job, July 2015
  25. Task 25. Perform minor repairs to machines, such as replacing damaged or worn parts.Supplemental taskTask 12725Rated by 88 people who do the job, July 2015
  26. Task 26. Attach slings, ropes, or cables to objects such as pipes, hoses, or bundles.Supplemental taskTask 12726Rated by 87 people who do the job, July 2015
  27. Task 27. Position spouts or chutes of storage bins so that containers can be filled.Supplemental taskTask 12717Rated by 88 people who do the job, July 2015
  28. Task 28. Wash work areas, machines, equipment, vehicles, or products.Supplemental taskTask 12719Rated by 91 people who do the job, July 2015
  29. Task 29. Break up defective products for reprocessing.Supplemental taskTask 12722Rated by 87 people who do the job, July 2015
  30. Task 30. Cut or break flashing from materials or products.Supplemental taskTask 12724Rated by 88 people who do the job, July 2015

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  2. Classification
    Standard Occupational Classification 2018, 51-9198
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