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Packers simply pack various materials and products by hand in many different industries and settings. A packer, or packager as they are often called, is usually a part of a manufacturing operation or material moving company. Future Growth Static

Packers work on production lines, putting manufactured goods and products into containers like boxes, trays, bags and crates. Some packers work by hand at a conveyor belt, while others operate packing machines and load the raw materials, packaging and labels. Some jobs, such as packing medicines, are done in sterile conditions. Meat packing would take place in a chilled environment.

A packager helps ensure that manufactured items are ready for shipment by placing them into containers, sealing and labeling the items, and preparing the item for transport. Packagers are responsible for cleaning packaging materials, loading items into containers, and weighing and labeling the items appropriately. They also perform final checks for defective items, ensure all working items make it to the loading area or inventory, and keep detailed records of materials and shipments.

As one of the final checkpoints between buyer and manufacturer, packagers perform several important functions. They must ensure that all items are in proper working order. Any defective items must be discarded according to company procedures.

Packager
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Alternative names: Packager, Product Packager, Packaging Technician,

Knowledge, skills and attributes

To be a packer you should have:  Box of packaging

  • Attention to detail

  • Excellent hand-eye coordination skills

  • No formal education or training is needed

  • On-the-job training is often provided by the employer

  • The ability to stand/lift/etc. for long periods of time

  • the ability to carry out repetitive tasks quickly and carefully

  • good practical skills

  • the ability to follow instructions

  • a reasonable level of fitness

  • clear handwriting for labelling

  • an awareness of safety issues

  • the physical strength and stamina in order to lift and move heavy items.

Duties and tasks

  • Examine and inspect products, materials, and containers to ensure they are packed correctly

  • Gather, move, and sort products and materials

  • Mark and label containers and products

  • Measure, weight, and count different materials and products

  • Record packing, order, and product information for shipment

  • Seal containers or materials using different types of adhesives

  • packing goods with protective materials, such as bubble wrap and polystyrene chips

  • sealing containers using glue, staples or shrink-wrap

  • weighing and labelling packaged goods ready for dispatch

  • cleaning work areas

  • reporting any problems during the shift to supervisors.

 

Working conditions

Packers (packagers) are employed at material moving organisations. Packers may work indoors or outside, often regardless of weather. Packers usually work eight-hour shifts, though they can be longer, and their work is often psychically demanding and very repetitive.

In the case of heavy goods, such as washing machines or vehicle parts, you would use loading and lifting gear. You might also operate a forklift truck to move goods to storage areas.

You would follow health and safety regulations at all times, particularly when working with hazardous materials.

As a packager, you typically work in a warehouse to assemble the right materials and ensure the safety of packages during transit. Your main duties are to pack and inspect items, label them correctly, and move them to the loading dock.

Tools & Technologies

They must be able to use hand tools, adhesives, padding, and other products to protect the item. Experience using a forklift or experience with pallet jacks, for example, is helpful for landing a job.

Education and training/entrance requirements

You can work as a Packer without formal qualifications. Some on the job training may be provided.

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