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In 3 of the 71 jobs that do this, AI or robots already show up on it, most often as robots doing it. In the other 68, there's no evidence yet. Jobs spend a median of 13m of an 8-hour shift on it, and about 30.7 million U.S. workers hold these jobs.
68No evidence yet
3Robots
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Parts SalespersonsFill customer orders from stock, and place orders when requested items are out of stock. | 57m | No evidence yet |
| Private Household CooksShop for or order food and kitchen supplies and equipment. | 56m | No evidence yet |
| Production, Planning, and Expediting ClerksRequisition and maintain inventories of materials or supplies necessary to meet production demands. | 31m | No evidence yet |
| Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative AssistantsPerform general office duties, such as ordering supplies, maintaining records management database systems, and performing basic bookkeeping work. | 31m | No evidence yet |
| Procurement ClerksPerform buying duties when necessary. | 25m | No evidence yet |
| Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory ClerksRequisition and store shipping materials and supplies to maintain inventory of stock. | 25m | No evidence yet |
| Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral ArrangersMaintain financial records, order merchandise, or prepare accounts. | 24m | No evidence yet |
| Mobile Heavy Equipment MechanicsResearch, order, and maintain parts inventory for services and repairs. | 23m | No evidence yet |
| Spa ManagersInventory products and order new supplies. | 23m | No evidence yet |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service WorkersRequisition necessary supplies, equipment, or services. | 21m | No evidence yet |
| Chefs and Head CooksOrder or requisition food or other supplies needed to ensure efficient operation. | 21m | No evidence yet |
| Makeup Artists, Theatrical and PerformanceRequisition or acquire needed materials for special effects, including wigs, beards, and special cosmetics. | 21m | No evidence yet |
| Bicycle RepairersOrder bicycle parts. | 19m | No evidence yet |
| Camera and Photographic Equipment RepairersRequisition parts or materials. | 19m | No evidence yet |
| Fast Food and Counter WorkersMonitor and order supplies or food items, and restock as necessary to maintain inventory. | 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 |
| Medical Secretaries and Administrative AssistantsPerform various clerical or administrative functions, such as ordering and maintaining an inventory of supplies. | 19m | No evidence yet |
| Watch and Clock RepairersOrder supplies, including replacement parts, for timing instruments. | 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 |
| Medical Equipment RepairersResearch catalogs or repair part lists to locate sources for repair parts, requisitioning parts and recording their receipt. | 18m | No evidence yet |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and InstallersEstimate, order, pick up, deliver, and install materials and supplies needed to maintain equipment in good working condition. | 18m | No evidence yet |
| Manufacturing PottersMaintain supplies of tools, equipment, and materials, and order additional supplies as needed. | 18m | No evidence yet |
| First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation WorkersRequisition supplies and equipment necessary for workers to facilitate recreational or entertainment activities, such as safety harnesses, flash lights, or first aid kits. | 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 |
| Industrial Machinery MechanicsRecord parts or materials used and order or requisition new parts or materials, as necessary. | 18m | No evidence yet |
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, GeneralOrder parts, supplies, or equipment from catalogs or suppliers. | 17m | No evidence yet |
| First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and RepairersRequisition materials and supplies, such as tools, equipment, or replacement parts. | 17m | No evidence yet |
| First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating WorkersRequisition materials, supplies, equipment parts, or repair services. | 16m | No evidence yet |
| Animal CaretakersOrder, unload, and store feed and supplies. | 14m | No evidence yet |
| Mechanical Door RepairersOrder replacement springs, sections, or slats. | 13m | No evidence yet |
| Gambling Cage WorkersDetermine cash requirements for windows and order all necessary currency, coins, or chips. | 13m | No evidence yet |
| BakersOrder or receive supplies or equipment. | 13m | No evidence yet |
| Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal WorkersSelect and acquire metals and gems for designs. | 13m | No evidence yet |
| Restaurant CooksEstimate expected food consumption, requisition or purchase supplies, or procure food from storage. | 13m | No evidence yet |
| Costume AttendantsPurchase, rent, or requisition costumes or other wardrobe necessities. | 13m | No evidence yet |
| Butchers and Meat CuttersEstimate requirements and order or requisition meat supplies to maintain inventories. | 13m | No evidence yet |
| Office Machine OperatorsMaintain stock of supplies, and requisition any needed items. | 13m | Robots |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and ManufacturingForward orders to manufacturers. | 12m | No evidence yet |
| Aircraft Mechanics and Service TechniciansInventory and requisition or order supplies, parts, materials, and equipment. | 12m | No evidence yet |
| First-Line Supervisors of Security WorkersOrder materials or supplies, such as keys, uniforms, and badges. | 12m | No evidence yet |
| Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and RepairersOrder parts needed for machine repairs. | 12m | No evidence yet |
| Helpers for Installation, Maintenance, and Repair WorkersOrder new parts to maintain inventory. | 12m | No evidence yet |
| First-Line Supervisors of Passenger AttendantsRequisition necessary supplies, equipment, or services. | 11m | No evidence yet |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving WorkersPurchase or requisition supplies and equipment needed to ensure quality and timely delivery of services. | 11m | No evidence yet |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee ShopOrder or requisition supplies and equipment for tables and serving stations. | 9m | No evidence yet |
| BaristasOrder, receive, or stock supplies or retail products. | 9m | No evidence yet |
| Fast Food CooksOrder and take delivery of supplies. | 8m | No evidence yet |
| BartendersOrder or requisition liquors and supplies. | 8m | No evidence yet |
| Short Order CooksOrder supplies and stock them on shelves. | 7m | No evidence yet |
| Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and CosmetologistsOrder, display, and maintain supplies. | 7m | No evidence yet |
| ConciergesOrder flowers for guests. | 7m | No evidence yet |
| TellersOrder a supply of cash to meet daily needs. | 7m | No evidence yet |
| Clerical Library AssistantsAcquire books, pamphlets, periodicals, audio-visual materials, and other library supplies by checking prices, figuring costs, and preparing appropriate order forms and facilitating the ordering process by providing such information to others. | 7m | No evidence yet |
| Cooks, Institution and CafeteriaRequisition food supplies, kitchen equipment, and appliances, based on estimates of future needs. | 7m | No evidence yet |
| Stockers and Order FillersRequisition merchandise from supplier, based on available space, merchandise on hand, customer demand, or advertised specials. | 7m | No evidence yet |
| Switchboard OperatorsPlace orders, such as for equipment, supplies, or catering for meetings. | 7m | No evidence yet |
| Tire Repairers and ChangersOrder replacements for tires or tubes. | 7m | No evidence yet |
| BarbersOrder supplies. | 7m | No evidence yet |
| Receptionists and Information ClerksTake orders for merchandise or materials and send them to the proper departments to be filled. | 7m | No evidence yet |
| Secretaries and Administrative AssistantsOrder and dispense supplies. | 6m | No evidence yet |
| Calibration Technologists and TechniciansOrder replacement parts for malfunctioning equipment. | 6m | No evidence yet |
| Residential AdvisorsOrder supplies for facilities. | 6m | No evidence yet |
| DispatchersOrder supplies or equipment and issue them to personnel. | 6m | Robots |
| Postal Service ClerksOrder retail items and other supplies for office use. | 6m | No evidence yet |
| HydrologistsInvestigate complaints or conflicts related to the alteration of public waters, gathering information, recommending alternatives, informing participants of progress, and preparing draft orders. | 6m | No evidence yet |
| Biological TechniciansPlace orders for laboratory equipment and supplies. | 6m | No evidence yet |
| Security and Fire Alarm Systems InstallersOrder replacement parts. | 6m | No evidence yet |
| Wood PatternmakersInventory equipment and supplies, ordering parts and tools as necessary. | 6m | No evidence yet |
| Printing Press OperatorsMonitor inventory levels on a regular basis, ordering or requesting additional supplies, as necessary. | 6m | No evidence yet |
| Billing and Posting ClerksTake orders for imprinted checks. | under 1m | No evidence yet |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool ProgrammersOrder tooling for jobs. | under 1m | No evidence yet |
How to read this
This task type comes from O*NET's detailed work activities, which link similar tasks across jobs. A label applies to one job's version of the task: AI use comes from real AI conversations (Anthropic Economic Index) and robot evidence from deployments in real workplaces. "No evidence yet" may just mean the task is rare in the data. How we keep time.
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