Automation index
Can AI do the work of a Warehouse operator?
Today an AI or a robot can barely cover part of a shift. Pace, the physical space, and dealing with people still are the job.
It does not say how many people will end up unemployed.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Warehouse operator
33%
AI or a robot can already do 33% of this job.
#23 / 103
View rankingWarehouse operator
Where the time goes
Score = Σ (weight × saving). Weight is our estimate from frequency, not a time share published by O*NET. Saving is separate.
Weights are our estimate from O*NET frequency (FT). O*NET does not publish % of the week.
| Task | Share | AI | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
Record numbers of units handled or moved, using daily production sheets or work tickets.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 19% | 55% | +10.5 |
Move freight, stock, or other materials to and from storage or production areas, loading docks, delivery vehicles, ships, or containers, by hand or using trucks, tractors, or other equipment.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 18% | 28% | +5 |
Maintain equipment storage areas to ensure that inventory is protected.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 18% | 28% | +5 |
Read work orders or receive oral instructions to determine work assignments or material or equipment needs.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 15% | 28% | +4.2 |
Sort cargo before loading and unloading.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 14% | 28% | +3.9 |
Attach identifying tags to containers or mark them with identifying information.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 12% | 28% | +3.4 |
Install protective devices, such as bracing, padding, or strapping, to prevent shifting or damage to items being transported.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 4% | 28% | +1.1 |
| Total | 100% | 33% |
Modelled week 100% · Public evidence 0% · Estimate 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills this job uses
- products coding system
- operate warehouse record systems
- sort waste
- clean industrial containers
- maintain physical condition of warehouse
- receive goods
- assist in the movement of heavy loads
- stack goods
- use different communication channels
- monitor stock level
Sources for this job· O*NET 53-7062.00· ESCO/ISCO 9333
IS WORK OVER?
Social worker
29%
#47 / 103
View rankingSocial worker
Where the time goes
Score = Σ (weight × saving). Weight is our estimate from frequency, not a time share published by O*NET. Saving is separate.
Weights are our estimate from O*NET frequency (FT). O*NET does not publish % of the week.
| Task | Share | AI | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
Maintain case history records and prepare reports.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 15% | 55% | +8.3 |
Counsel students whose behavior, school progress, or mental or physical impairment indicate a need for assistance, diagnosing students' problems and arranging for needed services.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 10% | 22% | +2.2 |
Counsel individuals, groups, families, or communities regarding issues including mental health, poverty, unemployment, substance abuse, physical abuse, rehabilitation, social adjustment, child care, or medical care.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 9% | 22% | +2 |
Consult with parents, teachers, and other school personnel to determine causes of problems, such as truancy and misbehavior, and to implement solutions.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 9% | 22% | +2 |
Serve as liaisons between students, homes, schools, family services, child guidance clinics, courts, protective services, doctors, and other contacts to help children who face problems, such as disabilities, abuse, or poverty.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 9% | 22% | +2 |
Develop and review service plans in consultation with clients and perform follow-ups assessing the quantity and quality of services provided.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 8% | 28% | +2.2 |
Counsel parents with child rearing problems, interviewing the child and family to determine whether further action is required.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 8% | 22% | +1.8 |
Interview clients individually, in families, or in groups, assessing their situations, capabilities, and problems to determine what services are required to meet their needs.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 8% | 22% | +1.8 |
Other less frequent tasks (weight estimated from frequency).EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 24% | 28% | +6.7 |
| Total | 100% | 29% |
Modelled week 100% · Public evidence 0% · Estimate 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills this job uses
- social work theory
- legal requirements in the social sector
- social sciences
- adolescent psychological development
- social justice
- company policies
- apply anti-oppressive practices
- provide social counselling
- work within communities
- assess the development of youth
Sources for this job· O*NET 21-1021.00· ESCO/ISCO 2635