ISCO-08 7513
Dairy-products makers
13.9%
ADI · 331st of 433 · 95% interval 4.5–24.7
An AI agent can at least partly carry out 13.9% of the task time of dairy-products makers, and finish 0.0% alone. The barrier that holds most of the rest back is access to the systems the work runs on.
ADI · partial or full13.9%
331st of 433 · interval 4.5–24.7
ADI3 · full delegation0.0%
201st of 433 · interval 0.0–0.0
ADIs · share of time17.6%
331st of 433 · interval 13.2–22.4
Evidence45
task statements rated by two models and weighted by importance and frequency. World employment: 2.6 million.
Task weight by level
How the tasks rate
L0No meaningful role · 51.3%L1Augmentation · 34.8%L2Partial delegation · 13.9%L3Full delegation · 0.0%
Barriers
What stops the agent
Share of task weight flagged by each barrier; a task can carry several.
45 task statements, heaviest first
| Task statement (O*NET occupation) | Weight | Level | Sonnet · Haiku | Share | Human time | Barriers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monitor material flow or instruments, such as temperature or pressure gauges, indicators, or meters, to ensure optimal processing conditions.Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 3.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 42% | 4.3 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Dump, pour, or load specified amounts of refined or unrefined materials into equipment or containers for further processing or storage.Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 3.1% | L0 | L0L1 | 8% | 18 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Set up or adjust machine controls to regulate conditions such as material flow, temperature, or pressure.Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 3.1% | L1 | L1L1 | 20% | 25 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Operate machines to process materials in compliance with applicable safety, energy, or environmental regulations.Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 3.0% | L1 | L1L2 | 22% | 4.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Examine samples to verify qualities such as clarity, cleanliness, consistency, dryness, or texture.Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 3.0% | L1 | L1L1 | 10% | 12 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Turn valves or move controls to admit, drain, separate, filter, clarify, mix, or transfer materials.Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 3.0% | L1 | L1L1 | 12% | 18 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Collect samples of materials or products for laboratory analysis.Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 2.8% | L0 | L0L1 | 10% | 20 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Start agitators, shakers, conveyors, pumps, or centrifuge machines.Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 2.7% | L1 | L1L1 | 15% | 5 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Measure or weigh materials to be refined, mixed, transferred, stored, or otherwise processed.Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · supplemental task | 2.7% | L1 | L1L1 | 15% | 20 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Inspect machines or equipment for hazards, operating efficiency, malfunctions, wear, or leaks.Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 2.7% | L1 | L1L2 | 28% | 30 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Maintain logs of instrument readings, test results, or shift production for entry in computer databases.Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 2.5% | L2 | L2L3 | 70% | 30 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Test samples to determine viscosity, acidity, specific gravity, or degree of concentration, using test equipment such as viscometers, pH meters, or hydrometers.Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · supplemental task | 2.5% | L1 | L1L1 | 12% | 18 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Communicate processing instructions to other workers.Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 2.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 50% | 22 min | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Turn valves to pump sterilizing solutions or rinse water through pipes or equipment or to spray vats with atomizers.Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 2.3% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 18 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Record production and test data for each food product batch, such as the ingredients used, temperature, test results, and time cycle.Food Batchmakers | 2.2% | L2 | L2L2 | 50% | 20 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
Show the other 30 tasks
| Task statement (O*NET occupation) | Weight | Level | Sonnet · Haiku | Share | Human time | Barriers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manipulate products, by hand or using machines, to separate, spread, knead, spin, cast, cut, pull, or roll products.Food Batchmakers · supplemental task | 2.2% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 40 min | Physical presence |
| Set up, operate, and tend equipment that cooks, mixes, blends, or processes ingredients in the manufacturing of food products, according to formulas or recipes.Food Batchmakers | 2.1% | L0 | L0L1 | 10% | 2.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Fill processing or cooking containers, such as kettles, rotating cookers, pressure cookers, or vats, with ingredients, by opening valves, by starting pumps or injectors, or by hand.Food Batchmakers · supplemental task | 2.1% | L0 | L1L0 | 8% | 18 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Mix or blend ingredients, according to recipes, using a paddle or an agitator, or by controlling vats that heat and mix ingredients.Food Batchmakers | 2.1% | L0 | L0L1 | 10% | 45 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Give directions to other workers who are assisting in the batchmaking process.Food Batchmakers | 2.1% | L1 | L1L2 | 28% | 18 min | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Follow recipes to produce food products of specified flavor, texture, clarity, bouquet, or color.Food Batchmakers | 2.1% | L0 | L0L1 | 15% | 1.8 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Test food product samples for moisture content, acidity level, specific gravity, or butter-fat content, and continue processing until desired levels are reached.Food Batchmakers · supplemental task | 2.1% | L1 | L1L1 | 15% | 30 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Select and measure or weigh ingredients, using English or metric measures and balance scales.Food Batchmakers | 2.1% | L0 | L0L1 | 8% | 15 min | Physical presence |
| Observe gauges and thermometers to determine if the mixing chamber temperature is within specified limits, and turn valves to control the temperature.Food Batchmakers | 2.1% | L1 | L1L1 | 25% | 8 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Press switches and turn knobs to start, adjust, and regulate equipment, such as beaters, extruders, discharge pipes, and salt pumps.Food Batchmakers | 2.0% | L0 | L0L0 | 8% | 8 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Observe and listen to equipment to detect possible malfunctions, such as leaks or plugging, and report malfunctions or undesirable tastes to supervisors.Food Batchmakers | 2.0% | L0 | L1L0 | 10% | 22 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Remove clogs, defects, or impurities from machines, tanks, conveyors, screens, or other processing equipment.Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 2.0% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 30 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Cool food product batches on slabs or in water-cooled kettles.Food Batchmakers · supplemental task | 2.0% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 45 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Place products on carts or conveyors to transfer them to the next stage of processing.Food Batchmakers · supplemental task | 2.0% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 16 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Grade food products according to government regulations or according to type, color, bouquet, and moisture content.Food Batchmakers · supplemental task | 2.0% | L1 | L1L1 | 15% | 25 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Clean or sterilize tanks, screens, inflow pipes, production areas, or equipment, using hoses, brushes, scrapers, or chemical solutions.Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 2.0% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 1.3 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Determine mixing sequences, based on knowledge of temperature effects and of the solubility of specific ingredients.Food Batchmakers | 2.0% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 38 min | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Operate refining machines to reduce the particle size of cooked batches.Food Batchmakers · supplemental task | 2.0% | L0 | L0L0 | 8% | 52 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Inspect vats after cleaning to ensure that fermentable residue has been removed.Food Batchmakers · supplemental task | 2.0% | L0 | L0L1 | 14% | 15 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Homogenize or pasteurize material to prevent separation or to obtain prescribed butterfat content, using a homogenizing device.Food Batchmakers · supplemental task | 1.9% | L0 | L0L1 | 8% | 38 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Examine, feel, and taste product samples during production to evaluate quality, color, texture, flavor, and bouquet, and document the results.Food Batchmakers | 1.9% | L1 | L1L1 | 20% | 12 min | Physical presence |
| Turn valve controls to start equipment and to adjust operation to maintain product quality.Food Batchmakers | 1.9% | L0 | L0L0 | 5% | 15 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Clean and sterilize vats and factory processing areas.Food Batchmakers | 1.9% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 1.3 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Modify cooking and forming operations based on the results of sampling processes, adjusting time cycles and ingredients to achieve desired qualities, such as firmness or texture.Food Batchmakers | 1.9% | L1 | L1L2 | 25% | 25 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Install, maintain, or repair hoses, pumps, filters, or screens to maintain processing equipment, using hand tools.Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · supplemental task | 1.9% | L0 | L0L1 | 8% | 1.1 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Inspect and pack the final product.Food Batchmakers · supplemental task | 1.8% | L0 | L0L1 | 8% | 30 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Connect pipes between vats and processing equipment.Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · supplemental task | 1.8% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 38 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Assemble fittings, valves, bowls, plates, disks, impeller shafts, or other parts to prepare equipment for operation.Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · supplemental task | 1.7% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 1.3 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Formulate or modify recipes for specific kinds of food products.Food Batchmakers · supplemental task | 1.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 55% | 3.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Remove full containers from discharge outlets and replace them with empty containers.Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · supplemental task | 1.4% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 4 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) | 13.9% | 24 |
| Eloundou et al. (2024), GPT exposure β | 0.114 | 21 |
| Felten et al. (2021), AI occupational exposure | -0.659 | 35 |
| Webb (2020), AI patent exposure | 78 | 71 |
| Eisfeldt et al. (2026), generative AI exposure | 0.118 | 41 |
| 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 (75)
Neighbouring occupations
Dashed line: dairy-products makers (13.9%).
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: Dairy-products makers (ISCO-08 7513), https://balamlabs.org/adi/occupations/7513
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: Dairy-products makers (ISCO-08 7513)}
}Machine-readable
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