Occupation

Packers and Packagers, Hand

Human Advantage 62%

Significant human skills needed

AI Automation Risk Moderate Risk
3.7 / 10

Some tasks in this role may be augmented by AI, but human oversight and interpersonal skills remain important.

Pack or package by hand a wide variety of products and materials.

Also Known As: Agricultural Produce Packer, Ampoule Sealer, Apple Packing Header, Bag Filler, Bag Loader, Bag Sealer, Bagger, Band Shover +171 more

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Core Tasks

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

Supplemental Tasks (4)

  1. Remove completed or defective products or materials, placing them on moving equipment, such as conveyors, or in specified areas, such as loading docks.
  2. Place or pour products or materials into containers, using hand tools and equipment, or fill containers from spouts or chutes.
  3. Load materials and products into package processing equipment.
  4. Transport packages to customers' vehicles.

Education & Training

Job Zone 2 Job Zone Two: Some Preparation Needed
Education: These occupations usually require a high school diploma.
Experience: Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed. For example, a teller would benefit from experience working directly with the public.
On-the-Job Training: Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few months to one year of working with experienced employees. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.

Education Level Distribution

Percentage of workers in this occupation with each education level.

High School Diploma - or the equivalent (for example, GED)
54%
Less than a High School Diploma
33%
Some College Courses
14%

Technology & Tools

Hot Technologies

  • Autodesk AutoCAD
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Office software
  • Microsoft Word
  • SAP software

Software (7)

  • Inventory tracking software
  • Spreadsheet software

Tools & Equipment (44)

  • Bagging machines
  • Bundling equipment
  • Carton closing staplers
  • Clamshell sealers
  • Claw hammers
  • Combination polypropylene strapping tools
  • Computer scanners
  • Computerized scales
  • Electric tabletop staplers
  • Electronic water-activated tape dispensers
  • Foot-operated staplers
  • Forklifts
  • Glue guns
  • Heat sealers
  • Heat shrink guns
  • Industrial scales
  • Label applicators
  • Label printers
  • Manual hand staplers
  • Measuring tapes
  • Pallet jacks
  • Personal computers
  • Pistol grip tape dispensers
  • Plastic strap crimpers
  • Pneumatic foot-operated staplers
  • Pneumatic roll staplers
  • Pneumatic stick staplers
  • Power nailers
  • Power saws
  • Power tackers
  • Shrink wrap machines
  • Staple guns
  • Stencil brushes
  • Stencil machines
  • Stencil rollers
  • Straight screwdrivers
  • Strap cutters
  • Strap sealers
  • Strap tensioners
  • Strapping machines
  • Stretch wrap dispensers
  • Stretch wrapping machines
  • Utility knives
  • Vacuum packagers

Where This Career Leads

Career progression organized by specialty track and experience level.

Purchasing & Warehousing Supply Chain & Transportation

Zone 2
Packers and Packagers, Hand You are here
Zone 3
Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products 73% match
Zone 4
Buyers and Purchasing Agents, Farm Products 75% match

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