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How much of a Recycling-plant operator’s job can AI already do?
An optical sorter comes earlier. Actually sorting without mixing the bale do not.
This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
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Recycling-plant operator
19%
AI can already do 19% of this job.
#601 / 723
View rankingRecycling-plant operator
Where the time goes
Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.
The time saving for each task is estimated separately.
| Task | Share | AI | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
Line, optical and the bale.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Cabin, the one that sneaks in and the glass.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 8% | +1.8 |
Jam, the belt and stopping.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Quality, the reject and not hiding it.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
The peak, the lorry and not mixing.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
Sort for real, and a clean bale.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 12% | +1.7 |
| Total | 100% | 19% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- recycling line
- bales
- sort cabin
- belts
- rejects
- glass
- optical sorters
- jams
Sources for this job· O*NET 51-9199.00· ESCO/ISCO 3132
IS WORK OVER?
Border guard
19%
#574 / 723
View rankingBorder guard
Where the time goes
Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.
The time saving for each task is estimated separately.
| Task | Share | AI | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
Crossing, the document and the profile.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Queue, the face and the one that does not fit.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 8% | +1.8 |
Search, the right and not humiliating.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Return, the minor and not losing them.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
The boss, the figure and not hunting for sport.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
Look them in the face, and not letting through the one who should not.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 12% | +1.7 |
| Total | 100% | 19% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- border crossings
- documents
- profiles
- searches
- returns
- minors
- queues
- not humiliate
Sources for this job· O*NET 33-3051.00· ESCO/ISCO 5411