Packers & Packagers, Hand

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Bagger, Packager, Packer, Selector Packer

What they do:
Pack or package by hand a wide variety of products and materials.
On the job, you would:
  • 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.

Knowledge

Manufactured or Agricultural Goods

  • manufacture and distribution of products

Business

  • customer service

Arts and Humanities

  • English language

Skills

Basic Skills

  • keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements

People and Technology Systems

  • thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one

Abilities

Hand and Finger Use

  • hold or move items with your hands

Endurance

  • exercise for a long time without getting out of breath

Personality

People interested in this work like activities that include data, detail, and regular routines.

They do well at jobs that need:

  • Attention to Detail
  • Cooperation
  • Integrity
  • Dependability
  • Initiative
  • Adaptability/Flexibility

Technology

You might use software like this on the job:

Spreadsheet software

  • Microsoft Excel Hot Technology

Enterprise resource planning ERP software

  • SAP software Hot Technology

Office suite software

  • Microsoft Office software Hot Technology

Education

Education: (rated 2 of 5)
high school diploma/GED or
no high school diploma/GED
usually needed

Get started on your career:

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Job Outlook

Below Average
New job opportunities are less likely in the future.
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