Packager

Once a product has been passed through final inspection, it must be prepared for shipment and delivery to the customer.  The role of a packager is to make sure that the product is protected in a manner, as defined by specifications, that it can be safely shipped to the customer and protected all the way to the end user.

Primary Responsibilities

A packager aids in the packaging process by:

• Packing goods with protective materials as defined by a Packaging Engineer
• Ensuring that all processes used to package and protect the product are functioning correctly
• Maintaining records related the products packaged and the condition of the processes used to package the product
• Cleaning of work areas and maintaining an orderly work environment
• Perform required job functions in compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices as defined by the company’s Quality Management System

Educational Requirements

• High school diploma or GED recommended

Qualities Needed in this Career

• Ability to read and follow directions and specifications
• Good documentation practices and attention to detail
• Hand-eye coordination
• Listening skills

Salary

• $20,000-$26,000 per year

More Career Information

• “Occupational Outlook Handbook” at www.bls.gov/ooh/
• Search under “Hand Laborers and Material Movers.”
• O*NET website at www.onetonline.org
• Search under “Packers and Packagers, Hand.”