ISCO-08 8160
Food and related products machine operators
8.8%
ADI · 369th of 433 · 95% interval 3.4–14.6
An AI agent can at least partly carry out 8.8% of the task time of food and related products machine operators, 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 full8.8%
369th of 433 · interval 3.4–14.6
ADI3 · full delegation0.0%
201st of 433 · interval 0.0–0.0
ADIs · share of time16.7%
343rd of 433 · interval 13.5–20.0
Evidence105
task statements rated by two models and weighted by importance and frequency. World employment: 5.1 million.
Task weight by level
How the tasks rate
L0No meaningful role · 57.7%L1Augmentation · 33.5%L2Partial delegation · 8.8%L3Full delegation · 0.0%
Barriers
What stops the agent
Share of task weight flagged by each barrier; a task can carry several.
105 task statements, heaviest first
| Task statement (O*NET occupation) | Sonnet · Haiku | Barriers | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Record temperatures, amounts of materials processed, or test results on report forms.Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders | 1.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 18 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Monitor pressure gauges, ammeters, flowmeters, thermometers, or products, and adjust controls to maintain specified conditions, such as feed rate, product consistency, temperature, air pressure, and machine speed.Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders | 1.5% | L1 | L1L2 | 35% | 4.3 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Measure or weigh specified amounts of ingredients or materials, and load them into tanks, vats, hoppers, or other equipment.Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders · supplemental task | 1.5% | L0 | L0L1 | 8% | 25 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Observe gauges, dials, and product characteristics, and adjust controls to maintain appropriate temperature, pressure, and flow of ingredients.Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders | 1.5% | L1 | L1L2 | 35% | 25 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Tend or operate and control equipment, such as kettles, cookers, vats and tanks, and boilers, to cook ingredients or prepare products for further processing.Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders | 1.4% | L1 | L1L1 | 18% | 4.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Read dials and gauges on panel control boards to ascertain temperatures, alkalinities, and densities of mixtures, and turn valves to obtain specified mixtures.Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders | 1.4% | L1 | L1L1 | 25% | 15 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Read work orders, recipes, or formulas to determine cooking times and temperatures, and ingredient specifications.Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders | 1.4% | L2 | L2L3 | 72% | 8 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Take product samples during or after processing for laboratory analyses.Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders · supplemental task | 1.4% | L0 | L0L0 | 5% | 11 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Clean, wash, and sterilize equipment and cooking area, using water hoses, cleaning or sterilizing solutions, or rinses.Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders | 1.4% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 38 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Observe, feel, taste, or otherwise examine products during and after processing to ensure conformance to standards.Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders | 1.4% | L1 | L1L1 | 18% | 12 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Measure or weigh ingredients, using scales or measuring containers.Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders | 1.4% | L0 | L0L0 | 5% | 8 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Adjust machine or freezer speed and air intake to obtain desired consistency and amount of product.Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders · supplemental task | 1.4% | L1 | L1L1 | 20% | 15 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Activate agitators and paddles to mix or stir ingredients, stopping machines when ingredients are thoroughly mixed.Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders · supplemental task | 1.4% | L0 | L1L0 | 10% | 15 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Weigh packages and adjust freezer air valves or switches on filler heads to obtain specified amounts of product in each container.Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders · supplemental task | 1.4% | L0 | L0L1 | 10% | 12 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Operate auxiliary machines and equipment, such as grinders, canners, and molding presses, to prepare or further process products.Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders · supplemental task | 1.3% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 2.4 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
Show the other 90 tasks
| Task statement (O*NET occupation) | Sonnet · Haiku | Barriers | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Load and position wrapping paper, sticks, bags, or cartons into dispensing machines.Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders · supplemental task | 1.3% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 12 min | Physical presence |
| Record production and test data, such as processing steps, temperature and steam readings, cooking time, batches processed, and test results.Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders | 1.3% | L1 | L1L2 | 38% | 12 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Collect and examine product samples during production to test them for quality, color, content, consistency, viscosity, acidity, or specific gravity.Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders | 1.3% | L1 | L1L1 | 12% | 12 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Set temperature, pressure, and time controls, and start conveyers, machines, or pumps.Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders | 1.3% | L1 | L1L2 | 25% | 10 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Record production data, such as weight and amount of product processed, type of product, and time and temperature of processing.Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders | 1.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 50% | 12 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Pour, dump, or load prescribed quantities of ingredients or products into cooking equipment, manually or using a hoist.Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders | 1.3% | L0 | L0L0 | 3% | 12 min | Physical presence |
| Observe temperature, humidity, pressure gauges, and product samples and adjust controls, such as thermostats and valves, to maintain prescribed operating conditions for specific stages.Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders | 1.3% | L1 | L1L1 | 30% | 22 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Start machinery, such as pumps, feeders, or conveyors, and turn valves to heat, admit, or transfer products, refrigerants, or mixes.Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders | 1.3% | L1 | L1L1 | 15% | 15 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Place products on conveyors or carts, and monitor product flow.Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders · supplemental task | 1.3% | L0 | L0L0 | 8% | 18 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Observe flow of materials and listen for machine malfunctions, such as jamming or spillage, and notify supervisors if corrective actions fail.Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders | 1.3% | L1 | L1L1 | 18% | 4.1 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Start agitators to blend contents, or start beater, scraper, and expeller blades to mix contents with air and prevent sticking.Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders · supplemental task | 1.3% | L1 | L1L1 | 15% | 4 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Admit required amounts of water, steam, cooking oils, or compressed air into equipment, such as by opening water valves to cool mixtures to the desired consistency.Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders | 1.3% | L0 | L1L0 | 12% | 5 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Test products for moisture content, using moisture meters.Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders · supplemental task | 1.3% | L0 | L0L1 | 10% | 10 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Sample and test product characteristics such as specific gravity, acidity, and sugar content, using hydrometers, pH meters, or refractometers.Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders · supplemental task | 1.2% | L1 | L1L1 | 15% | 15 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Turn valves or start pumps to add ingredients or drain products from equipment and to transfer products for storage, cooling, or further processing.Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders | 1.2% | L0 | L1L0 | 8% | 18 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Remove cooked material or products from equipment.Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders | 1.2% | L0 | L0L0 | 3% | 6 min | Physical presence |
| Weigh or measure products, using scale hoppers or scale conveyors.Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders | 1.2% | L0 | L1L0 | 10% | 8 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Operate or tend equipment that roasts, bakes, dries, or cures food items such as cocoa and coffee beans, grains, nuts, and bakery products.Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders | 1.2% | L1 | L1L1 | 18% | 4.2 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Set temperature and time controls, light ovens, burners, driers, or roasters, and start equipment, such as conveyors, cylinders, blowers, driers, or pumps.Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders | 1.2% | L1 | L1L2 | 25% | 15 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Clear or dislodge blockages in bins, screens, or other equipment, using poles, brushes, or mallets.Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders · supplemental task | 1.2% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 12 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Signal coworkers to synchronize flow of materials.Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders | 1.2% | L0 | L0L1 | 12% | 4 min | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Open valves, gates, or chutes or use shovels to load or remove products from ovens or other equipment.Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders · supplemental task | 1.2% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 12 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Fill or remove product from trays, carts, hoppers, or equipment, using scoops, peels, or shovels, or by hand.Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders | 1.1% | L0 | L0L0 | 1% | 12 min | Physical presence |
| Inspect and flush lines with solutions or steam, and spray equipment with sterilizing solutions.Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders · supplemental task | 1.1% | L0 | L0L0 | 6% | 52 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Notify or signal other workers to operate equipment or when processing is complete.Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders | 1.1% | L1 | L1L2 | 38% | 2 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Push racks or carts to transfer products to storage, cooling stations, or the next stage of processing.Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders · supplemental task | 1.1% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 8 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Smooth out products in bins, pans, trays, or conveyors, using rakes or shovels.Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders · supplemental task | 1.1% | L0 | L0L0 | 1% | 6 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Listen for malfunction alarms, and shut down equipment and notify supervisors when necessary.Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders | 1.1% | L1 | L1L2 | 28% | 5 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Place or position containers into equipment, and remove containers after completion of cooling or freezing processes.Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders · supplemental task | 1.1% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 15 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Scrape, dislodge, or break excess frost, ice, or frozen product from equipment to prevent accumulation, using hands and hand tools.Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders · supplemental task | 1.1% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 30 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Stir material with spoons or paddles to mix ingredients or allow even cooling and prevent coagulation.Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders · supplemental task | 1.1% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 20 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Read work orders to determine quantities and types of products to be baked, dried, or roasted.Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders | 1.1% | L2 | L2L3 | 72% | 8 min | Access to systems |
| Activate mechanical rakes to regulate flow of ice from storage bins to vats.Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders · supplemental task | 1.0% | L0 | L1L0 | 10% | 10 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Correct machinery malfunctions by performing actions such as removing jams, and inform supervisors of malfunctions as necessary.Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders | 1.0% | L1 | L1L1 | 15% | 20 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Start conveyors to move roasted grain to cooling pans and agitate grain with rakes as blowers force air through perforated bottoms of pans.Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders · supplemental task | 1.0% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 18 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Insert forming fixtures, and start machines that cut frozen products into measured portions or specified shapes.Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders · supplemental task | 1.0% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 18 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Assemble equipment, and attach pipes, fittings, or valves, using hand tools.Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders | 1.0% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 1.3 h | 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 | 1.0% | L2 | L2L2 | 50% | 20 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Manipulate products, by hand or using machines, to separate, spread, knead, spin, cast, cut, pull, or roll products.Food Batchmakers · supplemental task | 1.0% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 40 min | Physical presence |
| Clean equipment with steam, hot water, and hoses.Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders · supplemental task | 0.9% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 45 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| 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 | 0.9% | 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 | 0.9% | 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 | 0.9% | 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 | 0.9% | 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 | 0.9% | 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 | 0.9% | 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 | 0.9% | 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 | 0.9% | 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 | 0.9% | 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 | 0.9% | L0 | L1L0 | 10% | 22 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Cool food product batches on slabs or in water-cooled kettles.Food Batchmakers · supplemental task | 0.9% | 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 | 0.9% | 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 | 0.9% | L1 | L1L1 | 15% | 25 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Determine mixing sequences, based on knowledge of temperature effects and of the solubility of specific ingredients.Food Batchmakers | 0.9% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 38 min | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Operate refining machines to reduce the particle size of cooked batches.Food Batchmakers · supplemental task | 0.9% | 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 | 0.9% | 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 | 0.9% | 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 | 0.9% | L1 | L1L1 | 20% | 12 min | Physical presence |
| Turn valve controls to start equipment and to adjust operation to maintain product quality.Food Batchmakers | 0.8% | L0 | L0L0 | 5% | 15 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Clean and sterilize vats and factory processing areas.Food Batchmakers | 0.8% | 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 | 0.8% | L1 | L1L2 | 25% | 25 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Inspect and pack the final product.Food Batchmakers · supplemental task | 0.8% | L0 | L0L1 | 8% | 30 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Install equipment, such as spray units, cutting blades, or screens, using hand tools.Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders · supplemental task | 0.8% | L0 | L0L1 | 9% | 38 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Formulate or modify recipes for specific kinds of food products.Food Batchmakers · supplemental task | 0.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 55% | 3.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Record and maintain production data, such as meter readings, and quantities, types, and dimensions of materials produced.Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 0.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 50% | 15 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Monitor machine operations and observe lights and gauges to detect malfunctions.Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 0.5% | L1 | L1L2 | 35% | 4.1 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Press control buttons to activate machinery and equipment.Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 0.5% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 1 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Examine, measure, and weigh materials or products to verify conformance to standards, using measuring devices such as templates, micrometers, or scales.Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 0.5% | L1 | L1L1 | 15% | 10 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Adjust machine components to regulate speeds, pressures, and temperatures, and amounts, dimensions, and flow of materials or ingredients.Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 0.5% | L1 | L1L1 | 20% | 25 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Turn controls to adjust machine functions, such as regulating air pressure, creating vacuums, and adjusting coolant flow.Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 0.5% | L0 | L0L1 | 10% | 10 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Activate machines to shape or form products, such as candy bars, light bulbs, balloons, or insulation panels.Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · supplemental task | 0.5% | L0 | L0L1 | 10% | 25 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Review work orders, specifications, or instructions to determine materials, ingredients, procedures, components, settings, and adjustments for extruding, forming, pressing, or compacting machines.Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 0.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 20 min | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Clear jams, and remove defective or substandard materials or products.Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 0.5% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 12 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Send product samples to laboratories for analysis.Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · supplemental task | 0.4% | L1 | L1L2 | 32% | 30 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Select and install machine components, such as dies, molds, and cutters, according to specifications, using hand tools and measuring devices.Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · supplemental task | 0.4% | L0 | L0L1 | 12% | 1.0 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Synchronize speeds of sections of machines when producing products involving several steps or processes.Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 0.4% | L1 | L1L1 | 18% | 25 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Remove materials or products from molds or from extruding, forming, pressing, or compacting machines, and stack or store them for additional processing.Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · supplemental task | 0.4% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 6 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Notify supervisors when extruded filaments fail to meet standards.Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 0.4% | L1 | L1L3 | 50% | 8 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Couple air and gas lines to machines to maintain plasticity of material and to regulate solidification of final products.Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · supplemental task | 0.4% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 18 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Clean dies, arbors, compression chambers, and molds, using swabs, sponges, or air hoses.Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 0.4% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 18 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Measure, mix, cut, shape, soften, and join materials and ingredients, such as powder, cornmeal, or rubber to prepare them for machine processing.Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · supplemental task | 0.4% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 30 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Complete work tickets, and place them with products.Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · supplemental task | 0.4% | L1 | L1L2 | 35% | 8 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Swab molds with solutions to prevent products from sticking.Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · supplemental task | 0.4% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 5 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Feed products into machines by hand or conveyor.Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · supplemental task | 0.4% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 12 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Move materials, supplies, components, and finished products between storage and work areas, using work aids such as racks, hoists, and handtrucks.Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 0.4% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 18 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Pour, scoop, or dump specified ingredients, metal assemblies, or mixtures into sections of machine prior to starting machines.Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · supplemental task | 0.4% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 12 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Measure arbors and dies to verify sizes specified on work tickets.Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · supplemental task | 0.4% | L0 | L0L0 | 5% | 12 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Disassemble equipment to repair it or to replace parts, such as nozzles, punches, and filters.Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · supplemental task | 0.3% | L1 | L1L1 | 12% | 1.3 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Remove molds, mold components, and feeder tubes from machinery after production is complete.Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · supplemental task | 0.3% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 52 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Install, align, and adjust neck rings, press plungers, and feeder tubes.Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · supplemental task | 0.2% | L0 | L0L1 | 9% | 45 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 | Pct |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADI (this index) | 8.8% | 15 | |
| Eloundou et al. (2024), GPT exposure β | 0.087 | 16 | |
| Felten et al. (2021), AI occupational exposure | -0.68 | 34 | |
| Webb (2020), AI patent exposure | 53.121 | 44 | |
| Eisfeldt et al. (2026), generative AI exposure | 0.061 | 27 | |
| 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 (81)
Neighbouring occupations
Dashed line: food and related products machine operators (8.8%).
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: Food and related products machine operators (ISCO-08 8160), https://balamlabs.org/adi/occupations/8160
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: Food and related products machine operators (ISCO-08 8160)}
}Machine-readable
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