Packers
Snapshot
Packers weigh, wrap, seal and label chocolate, fruit, vegetables, meat, seafood and other products.
| Job stats | |
|---|---|
| How many are employed in this occupation? | 70300 |
| What are the average weekly earnings for full time workers ($ before tax)? | $670 |
| How does unemployment compare with other occupations? | high |
| What is the vacancy level for this occupation? | very high |
| What are the job prospects for this occupation? | below average |
Tasks
This occupation may include associated occupations with varying tasks.
- obtaining supplies of products and assembling bags, package folders and cartons
- packing containers and bags with products, and counting, weighing and measuring amounts and adjusting quantities
- wrapping protective material around products, sealing bags and containers, and attaching pre-printed labels
- counting and placing bags and packages onto trays and racks, and into shipping cartons
- recording information such as numbers, weight, times and dates
- monitoring the filling of containers and adjusting machines to maintain volume and seal quality
- monitoring the supply and quality of containers and contents of holding tanks
- checking the cleanliness and operation of machines, equipment and containers.
Job Titles
- Chocolate Packer
- Container Filler
- Fruit and Vegetable Packer
- Meat Packer
- Seafood Packer
- Packers