Packers and Packagers, Hand
What is a Packers and Packagers, Hand?
Packers and packagers, hand, are essential workers in various industries, responsible for preparing products for distribution and shipment. Their primary duties involve packing goods into cartons, crates, or other containers, ensuring that items are secured, labeled, and organized correctly. They may also be tasked with weighing and measuring products to ensure compliance with shipping specifications. This role requires attention to detail and the ability to follow instructions accurately, as packers and packagers must ensure that all items are packaged according to company standards. Additionally, they may operate machinery, such as scales and labelers, and handle inventory, maintaining an organized environment. Packers and packagers work in a variety of settings, including warehouses, factories, and distribution centers, and play a crucial role in the supply chain process, ensuring that products are ready for delivery to customers.
Tasks
- 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.
Technology Skills
- Spreadsheet software
- Enterprise resource planning ERP software
- Office suite software
- Word processing software
- Computer aided design CAD software
Tools Used
- Staple guns
- Form or fill or seal machinery
- Wrapping machinery
- Box sealing tape dispensers
- Strapping dispenser
Knowledge
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Production and Processing
Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
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Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
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English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Skills
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Monitoring
Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Abilities
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Near Vision
The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
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Problem Sensitivity
The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem.
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Trunk Strength
The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without "giving out" or fatiguing.
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Manual Dexterity
The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
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Multilimb Coordination
The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the whole body is in motion.
Education
How much education does a new hire need to perform a job in this occupation?
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High school diploma or equivalent
or: GED, High School Equivalency Certificate
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Less than high school diploma
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Some college, no degree
Work Activities
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Getting Information
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
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Handling and Moving Objects
Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
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Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
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Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
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Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
Detailed Work Activities
- Inspect cargo to ensure it is properly loaded or secured.
- Inspect work to ensure standards are met.
- Measure product or material dimensions.
- Weigh materials to ensure compliance with specifications.
- Move materials, equipment, or supplies.
Work Interests
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Conventional
Work involves following procedures and regulations to organize information or data, typically in a business setting. Conventional occupations are often associated with office work, accounting, mathematics/statistics, information technology, finance, or human resources.
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Realistic
Work involves designing, building, or repairing of equipment, materials, or structures, engaging in physical activity, or working outdoors. Realistic occupations are often associated with engineering, mechanics and electronics, construction, woodworking, transportation, machine operation, agriculture, animal services, physical or manual labor, athletics, or protective services.
Job Outlook
Projected salary and job growth
$25880.0 - $45100.0
New job opportunities are less likely in the future. : Below Average
Assessment
Related assessments and tests
No assessment available.