Home / Tasks / Maintain inventories of materials, equipment, or products
In 7 of the 61 jobs that do this, AI or robots already show up on it, most often as robots doing it. In the other 54, there's no evidence yet. Jobs spend a median of 10m of an 8-hour shift on it, and about 13.1 million U.S. workers hold these jobs.
54No evidence yet
7Robots
Every job that does this
Each job words the task its own way. Minutes are that job's estimate for a typical shift; the label is the evidence for that job's version.
| Job and its version of the task | Per shift | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Interior DesignersSelect or design, and purchase furnishings, art work, and accessories. | 58m | No evidence yet |
| PhotographersPerform general office duties, such as scheduling appointments, keeping books, and ordering supplies. | 52m | No evidence yet |
| Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersReplace depleted supply packages with full packages. | 41m | No evidence yet |
| Merchandise Displayers and Window TrimmersMaintain props, products, or mannequins, inspecting them for imperfections, doing touch-ups, cleaning up after customers, or applying preservative coatings as necessary. | 33m | No evidence yet |
| BailiffsCheck courtroom for security and cleanliness and assure availability of sundry supplies, such as notepads, for use by judge, jurors, and attorneys. | 32m | No evidence yet |
| Media Programming DirectorsSelect, acquire, and maintain programs, music, films, and other needed materials and obtain legal clearances for their use as necessary. | 27m | No evidence yet |
| Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and TendersStock and sort product for packaging or filling machine operation, and replenish packaging supplies, such as wrapping paper, plastic sheet, boxes, cartons, glue, ink, or labels. | 25m | No evidence yet |
| Wind Turbine Service TechniciansMaintain tool and spare parts inventories required for repair, installation, or replacement services. | 24m | No evidence yet |
| Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention SpecialistsExamine and inventory firefighting equipment, such as axes, fire hoses, shovels, pumps, buckets, and fire extinguishers, to determine amount and condition. | 23m | No evidence yet |
| Mobile Heavy Equipment MechanicsResearch, order, and maintain parts inventory for services and repairs. | 23m | No evidence yet |
| First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and RepairersMonitor tool and part inventories and the condition and maintenance of shops to ensure adequate working conditions. | 22m | Robots |
| Home Appliance RepairersMaintain stocks of parts used in on-site installation, maintenance, and repair of appliances. | 20m | No evidence yet |
| Floral DesignersOrder and purchase flowers and supplies from wholesalers and growers. | 19m | No evidence yet |
| Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine RepairersMaintain parts inventories and order any additional parts needed for repairs. | 19m | No evidence yet |
| Librarians and Media Collections SpecialistsKeep up-to-date records of circulation and materials, maintain inventory, and correct cataloging errors. | 19m | No evidence yet |
| Machinery Maintenance WorkersInventory and requisition machine parts, equipment, and other supplies so that stock can be maintained and replenished. | 18m | Robots |
| Manufacturing PottersMaintain supplies of tools, equipment, and materials, and order additional supplies as needed. | 18m | No evidence yet |
| Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and RelayMaintain inventories of spare parts for all equipment, requisitioning parts as necessary. | 18m | No evidence yet |
| Clerical Library AssistantsProvide assistance to librarians in the maintenance of collections of books, periodicals, magazines, newspapers, and audio-visual and other materials. | 15m | No evidence yet |
| Photonics TechniciansMonitor inventory levels and order supplies as necessary. | 13m | No evidence yet |
| Postsecondary Career/Technical Education TeachersAcquire, maintain, and repair laboratory equipment and tools. | 12m | No evidence yet |
| Aircraft Mechanics and Service TechniciansInventory and requisition or order supplies, parts, materials, and equipment. | 12m | No evidence yet |
| Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial EquipmentMaintain inventory of spare parts. | 12m | No evidence yet |
| Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticMaintain an inventory of materials. | 12m | Robots |
| Set and Exhibit DesignersAcquire, or arrange for acquisition of, specimens or graphics required to complete exhibits. | 12m | No evidence yet |
| Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related RepairersMaintain stocks of parts. | 12m | No evidence yet |
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and DetectivesRequisition and issue equipment and supplies. | 11m | No evidence yet |
| Middle School Career/Technical Education TeachersSelect, store, order, issue, inventory, and maintain classroom equipment, materials, and supplies. | 10m | No evidence yet |
| First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry WorkersRequisition or purchase supplies, such as insecticides, machine parts or lubricants, or tools. | 10m | No evidence yet |
| Short-Term Substitute TeachersRestock teaching materials or supplies. | 10m | No evidence yet |
| Postsecondary Chemistry TeachersSelect, order, and maintain materials and supplies for teaching and research, such as textbooks, chemicals, and laboratory equipment. | 10m | No evidence yet |
| Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary SchoolRequisition and stock teaching materials and supplies. | 7m | No evidence yet |
| Special Education Teaching AssistantsRequisition and stock teaching materials and supplies. | 7m | No evidence yet |
| Preschool TeachersSelect, store, order, issue, and inventory classroom equipment, materials, and supplies. | 7m | No evidence yet |
| Coaches and ScoutsSelect, acquire, store, and issue equipment and other materials as necessary. | 6m | No evidence yet |
| Adapted Physical Education SpecialistsMaintain inventory of instructional equipment, materials, or aids. | 6m | No evidence yet |
| Wood PatternmakersInventory equipment and supplies, ordering parts and tools as necessary. | 6m | No evidence yet |
| Biomass Plant TechniciansManage parts and supply inventories for biomass plants. | 6m | Robots |
| Robotics TechniciansMaintain inventories of robotic production supplies, such as sensors or cables. | 6m | No evidence yet |
| Cargo and Freight AgentsMaintain a supply of packing materials. | 6m | Robots |
| Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticMaintain stocks of machine parts and machining tools. | 6m | No evidence yet |
| Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticInventory and record quantities of materials and finished products, requisitioning additional supplies as necessary. | 6m | No evidence yet |
| Fuel Cell EngineersAuthorize release of fuel cell parts, components, or subsystems for production. | 6m | No evidence yet |
| Fashion DesignersPurchase new or used clothing and accessory items as needed to complete designs. | 6m | No evidence yet |
| Audio and Video TechniciansMaintain inventories of audio and videotapes and related supplies. | 6m | No evidence yet |
| Printing Press OperatorsMonitor inventory levels on a regular basis, ordering or requesting additional supplies, as necessary. | 6m | No evidence yet |
| Preschool Special Education TeachersControl the inventory or distribution of classroom equipment, materials, or supplies. | 6m | No evidence yet |
| CuratorsEstablish specifications for reproductions and oversee their manufacture or select items from commercially available replica sources. | 6m | No evidence yet |
| Chemical Equipment Operators and TendersInventory supplies received and consumed. | 6m | Robots |
| Kindergarten TeachersSelect, store, order, issue, and inventory classroom equipment, materials, and supplies. | 5m | No evidence yet |
| Middle School TeachersSelect, store, order, issue, and inventory classroom equipment, materials, and supplies. | 5m | No evidence yet |
| Kindergarten Special Education TeachersControl the inventory or distribution of classroom equipment, materials, or supplies. | 5m | No evidence yet |
| Secondary School Special Education TeachersSelect, store, order, issue, and inventory classroom equipment, materials, and supplies. | 5m | No evidence yet |
| Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and GreenhouseMaintain inventory, ordering materials as required. | 5m | Robots |
| Middle School Special Education TeachersSelect, store, order, issue, and inventory classroom equipment, materials, and supplies. | 5m | No evidence yet |
| Correctional Officers and JailersIssue clothing, tools, and other authorized items to inmates. | 5m | No evidence yet |
| Elementary School TeachersSelect, store, order, issue, and inventory classroom equipment, materials, and supplies. | 5m | No evidence yet |
| Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural AnimalsOrder food for animals, and arrange for its delivery. | 5m | No evidence yet |
| Secondary School TeachersSelect, store, order, issue, and inventory classroom equipment, materials, and supplies. | 5m | No evidence yet |
| Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, PostsecondaryPurchase and maintain equipment to support research projects. | 5m | No evidence yet |
| Library TechniciansClaim missing issues of periodicals and journals. | under 1m | No evidence yet |
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