Occupation Profile for Packers and Packagers, Hand

Pack or package by hand a wide variety of products and materials.

Despite little or no change in employment, job openings should be plentiful because these occupations are very large and numerous openings will be created to replace workers who leave them.
Most jobs require little work experience or training.
Pay is low, and the seasonal nature of the work may reduce earnings.

Core — Measure, weigh, and count products and materials.
Core — Mark and label containers, container tags, or products, using marking tools.
Supplemental — Record product, packaging, and order information on specified forms and records.
Supplemental — Examine and inspect containers, materials, and products to ensure that packing specifications are met.
Supplemental — Remove completed or defective products or materials, placing them on moving equipment such as conveyors or in specified areas such as loading docks.

Handling and Moving Objects — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
Performing General Physical Activities — Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.