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?
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?
Professional athlete
15%
#631 / 643
View rankingProfessional athlete
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Load plans, nutrition and video analysis.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 35% | +5.6 |
Social, contracts and travel diary.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 28% | +3.9 |
Train and compete the craft.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 26% | 4% | +1 |
Physio, sleep and prevention.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 8% | +1.3 |
Wear the shirt, press and the dressing room.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 10% | +1.4 |
Manage an injury and the end of a career.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 12% | +1.7 |
| Total | 100% | 15% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- Load plans, nutrition and video analysis
- Social, contracts and travel diary
- Train and compete the craft
- Physio, sleep and prevention
- Manage an injury and the end of a career
- deportista
- atleta profesional
- futbolista
- professional athlete
Sources for this job· O*NET 27-2021.00· ESCO/ISCO 3421