
Packers & Packagers, Hand
Also called: 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 practical, hands-on problems and solutions.
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
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
Office suite software
Education
Job Outlook
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