Hand Packers and Packagers pack or package by hand a wide variety of products and materials.
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- Hand Packers and Packagers
- Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics
What do they typically do
- Measure, weigh, and count products and materials
- Load materials and products into package processing equipment
- Remove completed or defective products or materials, placing them in specified areas such as loading docks
- Examine and inspect containers, materials, and products to make sure that packing specifications are met
- Place or pour products or materials into containers using hand tools and equipment, or fill containers from spouts or chutes
- Record product, packaging, and order information on specified forms and records
- Mark and label containers, container tags, or products, using marking tools
- Clean containers, materials, supplies, or work areas using cleaning solutions and hand tools
Number of Jobs
Average Annual
Job Growth +0.8%
Job Openings 1,022
Education & Training
- Education These occupations usually require a high school diploma.Associated Programs or MajorsLicense
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