ISCO-08 4321
Stock clerks
43.9%
ADI · 208th of 433 · 95% interval 28.3–58.5
An AI agent can at least partly carry out 43.9% of the task time of stock clerks, and finish 8.4% alone. The barrier that holds most of the rest back is access to the systems the work runs on.
ADI · partial or full43.9%
208th of 433 · interval 28.3–58.5
ADI3 · full delegation8.4%
43rd of 433 · interval 2.1–16.2
ADIs · share of time39.1%
193rd of 433 · interval 32.2–45.9
Evidence59
task statements rated by two models and weighted by importance and frequency. World employment: 14.1 million.
Task weight by level
How the tasks rate
L0No meaningful role · 16.6%L1Augmentation · 39.5%L2Partial delegation · 35.5%L3Full delegation · 8.4%
Barriers
What stops the agent
Share of task weight flagged by each barrier; a task can carry several.
59 task statements, heaviest first
| Task statement (O*NET occupation) | Weight | Level | Sonnet · Haiku | Share | Human time | Barriers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weigh or measure materials, equipment, or products to maintain relevant records, using volume meters, scales, rules, or calipers.Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping | 3.5% | L1 | L1L2 | 28% | 18 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Document quantity, quality, type, weight, test result data, and value of materials or products to maintain shipping, receiving, and production records and files.Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping | 3.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 22 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Compare product labels, tags, or tickets, shipping manifests, purchase orders, and bills of lading to verify accuracy of shipment contents, quality specifications, or weights.Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping · supplemental task | 3.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 65% | 20 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Examine products or materials, parts, subassemblies, and packaging for damage, defects, or shortages, using specification sheets, gauges, and standards charts.Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping | 3.1% | L1 | L1L2 | 25% | 25 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Collect or prepare measurement, weight, or identification labels and attach them to products.Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping | 3.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 40% | 7 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Remove from stock products or loads not meeting quality standards, and notify supervisors or appropriate departments of discrepancies or shortages.Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping · supplemental task | 3.1% | L1 | L1L2 | 32% | 25 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Inspect products and examination records to determine the number of defects per worker and the reasons for examiners' rejections.Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping · supplemental task | 3.0% | L2 | L2L2 | 55% | 2.0 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Store samples of finished products in labeled cartons and record their location.Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping · supplemental task | 3.0% | L1 | L1L2 | 25% | 9 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Count or estimate quantities of materials, parts, or products received or shipped.Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping · supplemental task | 2.8% | L2 | L2L2 | 35% | 30 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Fill orders for products and samples, following order tickets, and forward or mail items.Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping · supplemental task | 2.7% | L1 | L1L2 | 25% | 18 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Signal or instruct other workers to weigh, move, or check products.Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping | 2.7% | L1 | L1L2 | 32% | 8 min | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Examine shipment contents and compare with records, such as manifests, invoices, or orders, to verify accuracy.Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks | 2.7% | L1 | L1L2 | 42% | 28 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Operate scalehouse computers to obtain weight information about incoming shipments such as those from waste haulers.Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping · supplemental task | 2.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 42% | 5 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Sort products or materials into predetermined sequences or groupings for display, packing, shipping, or storage.Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping · supplemental task | 2.6% | L1 | L1L1 | 15% | 30 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Transport materials, products, or samples to processing, shipping, or storage areas, manually or using conveyors, pumps, or hand trucks.Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping · supplemental task | 2.5% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 25 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
Show the other 44 tasks
| Task statement (O*NET occupation) | Weight | Level | Sonnet · Haiku | Share | Human time | Barriers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pack, seal, label, or affix postage to prepare materials for shipping, using hand tools, power tools, or postage meter.Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks | 2.5% | L1 | L1L1 | 12% | 8 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Prepare documents, such as work orders, bills of lading, or shipping orders, to route materials.Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks | 2.5% | L2 | L3L2 | 80% | 18 min | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Communicate with customers and vendors to exchange information regarding products, materials, and services.Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping · supplemental task | 2.4% | L2 | L2L3 | 70% | 18 min | Access to systems |
| Deliver or route materials to departments using handtruck, conveyor, or sorting bins.Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks | 2.4% | L0 | L0L1 | 12% | 30 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Record shipment data, such as weight, charges, space availability, damages, or discrepancies, for reporting, accounting, or recordkeeping purposes.Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks | 2.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 65% | 20 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Requisition and store shipping materials and supplies to maintain inventory of stock.Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks | 2.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 52% | 1.0 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Maintain, monitor, and clean work areas, such as recycling collection sites, drop boxes, counters and windows, and areas around scale houses.Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping | 2.2% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 38 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Determine shipping methods, routes, or rates for materials to be shipped.Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks | 2.2% | L3 | L3L3 | 82% | 25 min | Access to systems |
| Compute amounts, such as space available, shipping, storage, or demurrage charges, using computer or price list.Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks | 2.1% | L3 | L3L3 | 85% | 12 min | Access to systems |
| Collect product samples and prepare them for laboratory analysis or testing.Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping | 2.1% | L1 | L1L1 | 18% | 38 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Compare shipping routes or methods to determine which have the least environmental impact.Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks · supplemental task | 2.0% | L3 | L3L3 | 80% | 1.3 h | – |
| Confer or correspond with establishment representatives to rectify problems, such as damages, shortages, or nonconformance to specifications.Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks | 2.0% | L2 | L2L2 | 65% | 38 min | Access to systems |
| Contact carrier representatives to make arrangements or to issue instructions for shipping and delivery of materials.Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks | 2.0% | L2 | L2L2 | 65% | 20 min | Access to systems |
| Unload or unpack incoming shipments.Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping · supplemental task | 1.8% | L0 | L0L1 | 9% | 45 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Complete order receipts.Stockers and Order Fillers | 1.3% | L1 | L1L2 | 38% | 15 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Answer customers' questions about merchandise and advise customers on merchandise selection.Stockers and Order Fillers | 1.2% | L1 | L1L2 | 42% | 8 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Compute prices of items or groups of items.Stockers and Order Fillers · supplemental task | 1.1% | L3 | L3L3 | 88% | 12 min | Access to systems |
| Stock shelves, racks, cases, bins, and tables with new or transferred merchandise.Stockers and Order Fillers | 1.1% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 40 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Issue or distribute materials, products, parts, and supplies to customers or coworkers, based on information from incoming requisitions.Stockers and Order Fillers | 1.1% | L1 | L1L2 | 30% | 15 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Obtain merchandise from bins or shelves.Stockers and Order Fillers | 1.0% | L0 | L0L1 | 5% | 5 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Operate equipment such as forklifts.Stockers and Order Fillers | 1.0% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 22 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Keep records of out-going orders.Stockers and Order Fillers | 1.0% | L2 | L2L3 | 75% | 10 min | Access to systems |
| Read orders to ascertain catalog numbers, sizes, colors, and quantities of merchandise.Stockers and Order Fillers | 0.9% | L3 | L3L3 | 90% | 3 min | Access to systems |
| Pack customer purchases in bags or cartons.Stockers and Order Fillers | 0.9% | L0 | L0L0 | 3% | 3 min | Physical presence |
| Store items in an orderly and accessible manner in warehouses, tool rooms, supply rooms, or other areas.Stockers and Order Fillers | 0.9% | L1 | L1L2 | 15% | 33 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Stamp, attach, or change price tags on merchandise, referring to price list.Stockers and Order Fillers | 0.8% | L1 | L1L2 | 18% | 16 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Itemize and total customer merchandise selection at checkout counter, using cash register, and accept cash or charge card for purchases.Stockers and Order Fillers · supplemental task | 0.8% | L1 | L1L1 | 18% | 5 min | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Receive and count stock items, and record data manually or on computer.Stockers and Order Fillers | 0.8% | L1 | L1L1 | 22% | 40 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Receive, unload, open, unpack, or issue sales floor merchandise.Stockers and Order Fillers | 0.8% | L0 | L0L0 | 5% | 52 min | Physical presence |
| Pack and unpack items to be stocked on shelves in stockrooms, warehouses, or storage yards.Stockers and Order Fillers | 0.8% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 22 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Clean and maintain supplies, tools, equipment, and storage areas to ensure compliance with safety regulations.Stockers and Order Fillers | 0.8% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 38 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Keep records on the use or damage of stock or stock-handling equipment.Stockers and Order Fillers | 0.8% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 15 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Mark stock items, using identification tags, stamps, electric marking tools, or other labeling equipment.Stockers and Order Fillers | 0.8% | L1 | L1L1 | 10% | 9 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Clean display cases, shelves, and aisles.Stockers and Order Fillers | 0.8% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 38 min | Physical presence |
| Determine proper storage methods, identification, and stock location, based on turnover, environmental factors, and physical capabilities of facilities.Stockers and Order Fillers | 0.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 1.1 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Dispose of damaged or defective items, or return them to vendors.Stockers and Order Fillers | 0.7% | L1 | L1L2 | 32% | 18 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Requisition merchandise from supplier, based on available space, merchandise on hand, customer demand, or advertised specials.Stockers and Order Fillers · supplemental task | 0.7% | L2 | L2L3 | 75% | 30 min | Access to systems |
| Provide assistance or direction to other stockroom, warehouse, or storage yard workers.Stockers and Order Fillers | 0.7% | L1 | L1L2 | 28% | 30 min | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Examine and inspect stock items for wear or defects, reporting any damage to supervisors.Stockers and Order Fillers | 0.6% | L1 | L1L1 | 12% | 10 min | Physical presence |
| Design and set up advertising signs and displays of merchandise on shelves, counters, or tables to attract customers and promote sales.Stockers and Order Fillers | 0.6% | L1 | L1L2 | 28% | 52 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Recommend disposal of excess, defective, or obsolete stock.Stockers and Order Fillers | 0.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 45 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Take inventory or examine merchandise to identify items to be reordered or replenished.Stockers and Order Fillers | 0.6% | L1 | L1L2 | 32% | 52 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Compare merchandise invoices to items actually received to ensure that shipments are correct.Stockers and Order Fillers · supplemental task | 0.5% | L1 | L1L2 | 48% | 25 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Transport packages to customers' vehicles.Stockers and Order Fillers · supplemental task | 0.5% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 8 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
Level: consensus of the two models (the lower level when they disagree). Share: part of the task’s working time an agent could take over. Human time: minutes a competent person needs for one instance, as estimated by the models.
Against other measures
Exposure is not delegation
| Measure | Value | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| ADI (this index) | 43.9% | 52 |
| Eloundou et al. (2024), GPT exposure β | 0.288 | 47 |
| Felten et al. (2021), AI occupational exposure | -0.477 | 41 |
| Webb (2020), AI patent exposure | 55.25 | 49 |
| Eisfeldt et al. (2026), generative AI exposure | 0.419 | 79 |
| Anthropic Economic Index, observed use | 0 | 16 |
Earlier indices measure whether AI can touch a task; ADI measures how much of it an agent can carry out from a goal. – : the source does not cover this occupation.
Same sub-major group (43)
Neighbouring occupations
| Occupation | ADI | % |
|---|---|---|
| Payroll clerks 4313 | 100.0 | |
| Production clerks 4322 | 100.0 | |
| Transport clerks 4323 | 100.0 | |
| Statistical, finance and insurance clerks 4312 | 95.8 | |
| Accounting and bookkeeping clerks 4311 | 90.1 |
Dashed line: stock clerks (43.9%).
Cite this record
Text
Espinal Maya, Cristian, and Santiago Jiménez Londoño. 2026. ADI v2026.1: Agent Delegability Index data, code and MCP server. Zenodo. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.23552918. Record: Stock clerks (ISCO-08 4321), https://balamlabs.org/adi/occupations/4321
BibTeX
@misc{espinal2026adidata,
title = {{ADI} v2026.1: Agent Delegability Index data, code and {MCP} server},
author = {Espinal Maya, Cristian and Jim{\'e}nez Londo{\~n}o, Santiago},
year = {2026},
publisher = {Zenodo},
version = {v2026.1},
doi = {10.5281/zenodo.23552918},
url = {https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.23552918},
note = {Record: Stock clerks (ISCO-08 4321)}
}Machine-readable
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