Packers and Packagers, Hand
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Also known as:
Bagger, Carton Wrapper, Egg Packer, Gift Wrapper, Grocery Store Bagger, Meat Packager, Meat Wrapper, Utility Bagger
The modern industrial assembly line is a wonder to behold: many products move by at a dizzying rate. But in many cases, they'd all wind up in a pile on the floor at the end of the line if it were not for hand packers and packagers. Some tasks simply cannot be automated. So many production lines still rely on people to visually inspect and manually pack or package their output.
Many products arrive at the store in a carton filled by hand at the end of a production line. The work is repetitive, and you must be able to keep up with the line, without distraction. But there are virtually no educational or other requirements for the job. So if you're hard working and reliable, becoming a hand packer or packager can be an excellent way to enter an industry.
| Leadership | HIGH |
| Critical decision making | LOW |
| Level of responsibilities | HIGH |
| Job challenge and pressure to meet deadlines | HIGH |
| Dealing and handling conflict | LOW |
| Competition for this position | MED |
| Communication with others | LOW |
| Work closely with team members, clients etc. | HIGH |
| Comfort of the work setting | HIGH |
| Exposure to extreme environmental conditions | LOW |
| Exposure to job hazards | LOW |
| Physical demands | LOW |
Assemble, line, and pad cartons, crates, and containers, using hand tools.
Obtain, move, and sort products, materials, containers, and orders, using hand tools.
Measure, weigh, and count products and materials.
Clean containers, materials, supplies, or work areas, using cleaning solutions and hand tools.
Examine and inspect containers, materials, or products to ensure that product quality and packing specifications are met.
Mark and label containers, container tags, or products, using marking tools.
Record product, packaging, and order information on specified forms and records.
| Getting Information | Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources. |
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| Handling and Moving Objects | Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things. |
| Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material | Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects. |
| Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events | Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events. |
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| Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings | Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems. |
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| Making Decisions and Solving Problems | Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems. |
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| Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates | Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person. |
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| Training and Teaching Others | Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others. |
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| Production and Processing | Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods. |
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| Customer and Personal Service | Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction. |
| English Language | Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar. |
| Clerical | Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology. |
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| Mathematics | Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications. |
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| Public Safety and Security | Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions. |
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| Mechanical | Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance. |
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| Computers and Electronics | Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming. |
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| Monitoring | Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action. |
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| Critical Thinking | Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. |
| Active Listening | Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. |
| Reading Comprehension | Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents. |
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| Coordination | Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions. |
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| Speaking | Talking to others to convey information effectively. |
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| Time Management | Managing one's own time and the time of others. |
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| Judgment and Decision Making | Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one. |
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