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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.
#532 / 643
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?
Pet groomer
19%
#537 / 643
View rankingPet groomer
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Breed, card and what the owner wants.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Bath, clip and the one that bites.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 8% | +1.8 |
Ears, nails and not hurting.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Diary, the delay and the dog that panics.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
The owner, the photo and not taking too much off.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
No stress, and giving it back whole.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
- bathe dogs
- breed clip
- nails
- ears
- dogs that bite
- grooming diary
- not hurt
- groom
Sources for this job· O*NET 39-2021.00· ESCO/ISCO 5164