Hand Packer/Packager
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Work Tasks
- Pack or wrap all kinds of products
- Clean containers and line and pad crates
- Put together cartons and label them
- Weigh cartons and record the weight, time, and date items are packed
- Work in almost all industries, especially manufacturing, and wholesale and retail trades
- Work with all kinds of products, wrapping and packing materials, padding, crates, barrels, boxes, cartons, nails, glue, sealers, tags, and labels
Salary, Size & Growth
- $26,000 average per year ($12.50 per hour)
- A large occupation (676,900 workers in 2010)
- Expected to decline (0.4% per year)
Education/Training
- Minimum for Entry: On-the-job training
- Employers Prefer: A high school diploma.
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