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.

#532 / 643

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?

18%

#580 / 643

Shellfish gatherer

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
Tide, quota and the day’s permit. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	28%	+4.5
Bed, rake and the cold in the legs. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	24%	6%	+1.4
Grade, size and what goes back. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	22%	+3.5
Market, the price and the one who does not declare. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	28%	+4.5
The toxin, the closure and not going out anyway. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	14%	18%	+2.5
The quota, and not emptying the bed. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	14%	10%	+1.4
Total	100%		18%

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