Packers and Packagers, Hand
Pack or package by hand a wide variety of products and materials.
High school diploma
Production
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders
Also called: Bundler, Filler Operator, Machine Operator, Packaging Operator
- Typical education
- High school diploma
- 80% of workers surveyed
- Preparation needed
- Very Little to Some Preparation Needed
- Job Zone 2 of 5
- Programs in this directory
- 0
- none linked yet
What packaging and filling machine operators and tenders do
Operate or tend machines to prepare industrial or consumer products for storage or shipment. Includes cannery workers who pack food products.
Typical tasks
- 1Attach identification labels to finished packaged items, or cut stencils and stencil information on containers, such as lot numbers or shipping destinations.
- 2Sort, grade, weigh, and inspect products, verifying and adjusting product weight or measurement to meet specifications.
- 3Stop or reset machines when malfunctions occur, clear machine jams, and report malfunctions to a supervisor.
- 4Observe machine operations to ensure quality and conformity of filled or packaged products to standards.
- 5Remove finished packaged items from machine and separate rejected items.
- 6Monitor the production line, watching for problems such as pile-ups, jams, or glue that isn't sticking properly.
- 7Inspect and remove defective products and packaging material.
- 8Start machine by engaging controls.
- 9Tend or operate machine that packages product.
- 10Clean, oil, and make minor adjustments or repairs to machinery and equipment, such as opening valves or setting guides.
Key skills
- Operations Monitoring3.2/5
- Monitoring3.1/5
- Active Listening3.0/5
- Coordination3.0/5
- Operation and Control3.0/5
Importance rated by workers in this career (1–5).
Knowledge areas
- Production and Processing3.8/5
- Mechanical3.5/5
- Public Safety and Security3.2/5
- Education and Training3.2/5
- English Language3.2/5
- Customer and Personal Service3.1/5
Importance rated by workers in this career (1–5).
Technology used
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Word
- SAP software
How to become one
- Education
- The most common level among workers surveyed is a high school diploma (80%). Usually requires a high school diploma or GED, though some occupations may not.
- Experience
- Some occupations may need little or no previous experience; others require several months to a year of experience. For example, landscaping and groundskeeping workers might require very little training or previous experience, while agricultural equipment operators can benefit from on-the job training.
- Training
- Ranges from a few days to one year of on-the-job training.
Where to study
No programs in this directory are linked to this career yet.
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