Packers and Packagers, Hand

The work

Core tasks

1. 01Examine and inspect containers, materials, or products to ensure that product quality and packing specifications are met.
2. 02Measure, weigh, and count products and materials.
3. 03Record product, packaging, and order information on specified forms and records.
4. 04Seal containers or materials, using glues, fasteners, nails, and hand tools.
5. 05Assemble, line, and pad cartons, crates, and containers, using hand tools.
6. 06Obtain, move, and sort products, materials, containers, and orders, using hand tools.
7. 07Mark and label containers, container tags, or products, using marking tools.
8. 08Clean containers, materials, supplies, or work areas, using cleaning solutions and hand tools.
9. 09Remove completed or defective products or materials, placing them on moving equipment, such as conveyors, or in specified areas, such as loading docks.
10. 10Place or pour products or materials into containers, using hand tools and equipment, or fill containers from spouts or chutes.
11. 11Load materials and products into package processing equipment.
12. 12Transport packages to customers' vehicles.

Capabilities

Essential skills

Employment outlook

Where the role is heading