Automation index

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

IS WORK OVER?

19%

AI can already do 19% of this job.

#522 / 633

Recycling-plant operator

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. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	32%	+5.1
Cabin, the one that sneaks in and the glass. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	22%	8%	+1.8
Jam, the belt and stopping. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	22%	+3.5
Quality, the reject and not hiding it. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	28%	+4.5
The peak, the lorry and not mixing. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	18%	+2.9
Sort for real, and a clean bale. Estimate No 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

IS WORK OVER?

23%

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Labour inspector

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
Plan visits, complaints and the firm’s history. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	40%	+6.4
Site or workplace, stop unsafe work and take statements. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	22%	12%	+2.6
Minutes, orders and the penalty proposal. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	32%	+5.1
Contracts, hours and the bogus self-employed. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	28%	+4.5
Union, employer and what is argued in the corridor. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	18%	+2.9
A penalty that holds, and not looking away. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	14%	12%	+1.7
Total	100%		23%

Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low