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Packers and Packagers, Hand

Also called Bagger, Packager, Packer, or Selector Packer

What Packers and Packagers, Hand do

Packers and Packagers, Hand pack or package by hand a wide variety of products and materials.

Who tends to enjoy it

Hands-on

People who like building, fixing, working with tools, machines, plants, or animals.

Organizing

People who like keeping things accurate, orderly, and running on schedule.

Leading

People who like persuading, selling, starting things, and taking charge.

What you'd actually do

  • Examine and inspect containers, materials, or products to ensure that product quality and packing specifications are met.
  • Measure, weigh, and count products and materials.
  • Record product, packaging, and order information on specified forms and records.
  • Seal containers or materials, using glues, fasteners, nails, and hand tools.
  • Assemble, line, and pad cartons, crates, and containers, using hand tools.
  • Obtain, move, and sort products, materials, containers, and orders, using hand tools.
  • Mark and label containers, container tags, or products, using marking tools.
  • Clean containers, materials, supplies, or work areas, using cleaning solutions and hand tools.

A typical day involves

Face-to-face with people Wearing safety gear Standing Indoors without climate control Deadlines and time pressure Using your hands Part of a team

Skills that matter most

  • Monitoring
  • Active Listening
  • Critical Thinking
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Speaking
  • Coordination

What you'll need to know

  • Production and Processing
  • Customer and Personal Service
  • English Language
  • Administrative
  • Mathematics

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Source: O*NET 31.0 Database (USDOL/ETA), occupation 53-7064.00, used under CC BY 4.0 and modified by Whittle. Program links: NCES CIP 2020 to SOC 2018 crosswalk. How we build these pages.