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.”