ISCO-08 9334
Shelf fillers
23.2%
ADI · 276th of 433 · 95% interval 9.3–41.0
An AI agent can at least partly carry out 23.2% of the task time of shelf fillers, and finish 8.2% alone. The barrier that holds most of the rest back is access to the systems the work runs on.
ADI · partial or full23.2%
276th of 433 · interval 9.3–41.0
ADI3 · full delegation8.2%
46th of 433 · interval 0.0–20.1
ADIs · share of time31.1%
239th of 433 · interval 21.5–41.2
Evidence30
task statements rated by two models and weighted by importance and frequency. World employment: 7.8 million.
Task weight by level
How the tasks rate
L0No meaningful role · 30.8%L1Augmentation · 46.0%L2Partial delegation · 15.1%L3Full delegation · 8.2%
Barriers
What stops the agent
Share of task weight flagged by each barrier; a task can carry several.
30 task statements, heaviest first
| Task statement (O*NET occupation) | Sonnet · Haiku | Barriers | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Complete order receipts.Stockers and Order Fillers | 5.0% | 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 | 5.0% | L1 | L1L2 | 42% | 8 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Compute prices of items or groups of items.Stockers and Order Fillers · supplemental task | 4.5% | L3 | L3L3 | 88% | 12 min | Access to systems |
| Stock shelves, racks, cases, bins, and tables with new or transferred merchandise.Stockers and Order Fillers | 4.3% | 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 | 4.2% | L1 | L1L2 | 30% | 15 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Obtain merchandise from bins or shelves.Stockers and Order Fillers | 4.1% | L0 | L0L1 | 5% | 5 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Operate equipment such as forklifts.Stockers and Order Fillers | 4.0% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 22 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Keep records of out-going orders.Stockers and Order Fillers | 3.9% | L2 | L2L3 | 75% | 10 min | Access to systems |
| Read orders to ascertain catalog numbers, sizes, colors, and quantities of merchandise.Stockers and Order Fillers | 3.7% | L3 | L3L3 | 90% | 3 min | Access to systems |
| Pack customer purchases in bags or cartons.Stockers and Order Fillers | 3.7% | 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 | 3.6% | 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 | 3.4% | 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 | 3.4% | 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 | 3.4% | L1 | L1L1 | 22% | 40 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Receive, unload, open, unpack, or issue sales floor merchandise.Stockers and Order Fillers | 3.4% | L0 | L0L0 | 5% | 52 min | Physical presence |
Show the other 15 tasks
| Task statement (O*NET occupation) | Sonnet · Haiku | Barriers | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pack and unpack items to be stocked on shelves in stockrooms, warehouses, or storage yards.Stockers and Order Fillers | 3.3% | 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 | 3.2% | 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 | 3.1% | 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 | 3.1% | L1 | L1L1 | 10% | 9 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Clean display cases, shelves, and aisles.Stockers and Order Fillers | 3.0% | 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 | 2.9% | 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 | 2.9% | 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 | 2.7% | L2 | L2L3 | 75% | 30 min | Access to systems |
| Provide assistance or direction to other stockroom, warehouse, or storage yard workers.Stockers and Order Fillers | 2.6% | 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 | 2.5% | 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 | 2.5% | L1 | L1L2 | 28% | 52 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Recommend disposal of excess, defective, or obsolete stock.Stockers and Order Fillers | 2.4% | 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 | 2.4% | 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 | 2.1% | L1 | L1L2 | 48% | 25 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Transport packages to customers' vehicles.Stockers and Order Fillers · supplemental task | 1.8% | 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 | Pct |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADI (this index) | 23.2% | 36 | |
| Eloundou et al. (2024), GPT exposure β | 0.187 | 33 | |
| Felten et al. (2021), AI occupational exposure | -0.789 | 30 | |
| Webb (2020), AI patent exposure | 18 | 11 | |
| Eisfeldt et al. (2026), generative AI exposure | 0.083 | 33 | |
| 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 (93)
Neighbouring occupations
| Occupation | ADI | % |
|---|---|---|
| Freight handlers 9333 | 45.3 | |
| Manufacturing labourers not elsewhere classified 9329 | 18.4 | |
| Hand and pedal vehicle drivers 9331 | 15.2 | |
| Hand packers 9321 | 8.5 | |
| Drivers of animal-drawn vehicles and machinery 9332 | 5.6 | |
| Building construction labourers 9313 | 1.1 | |
| Mining and quarrying labourers 9311 | 0.0 | |
| Civil engineering labourers 9312 | 0.0 |
Dashed line: shelf fillers (23.2%).
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: Shelf fillers (ISCO-08 9334), https://balamlabs.org/adi/occupations/9334
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: Shelf fillers (ISCO-08 9334)}
}Machine-readable
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