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O*NET detailed work activityWeigh parcels to determine shipping costs
Stays humanHands-on work
3 jobs3 tasks
This is physical, in-person work with real objects, tools, equipment and places that change from day to day. AI can't do it for you.
Part of Measure physical characteristics of materials, products, or equipment, under the O*NET work activity group Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information. Individual tasks below can carry a different label when their own wording calls for it (0 AI-ready, 0 AI-assist, 3 stays human).
Tasks built on this activity
- Weigh packages or letters to determine postage needed, using weighing scales and rate charts.
- Weigh letters and parcels, compute mailing costs based on type, weight, and destination, and affix correct postage.
- Weigh envelopes containing statements to determine correct postage and affix postage, using stamps or metering equipment.