What it pays
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Half of all Packers and Packagers, Hand in the U.S. earn more than $36,280 a year — the middle 80% land between $27,890 and $47,100. About 559,820 people in the U.S. do this work. Figures are for the U.S. occupation group “Packers and Packagers, Hand”. (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics survey, published 2025.) In India, Plant and machine operators and assemblers earn about ₹17,329 a month on average — around ₹2.1 lakh a year (government PLFS survey via ILOSTAT, occupation-family figure).
$36,280typical pay / year
559,820people in this work
$47,100+top 10% earn
₹2.1 lakha year in India (family avg)
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Sending & sharing1
Measure, weigh, and count products
+Weigh, count and record 500 snack bars from line 2 during the morning shift, note any weight outliers or…
Measure, weigh, and count products
+Weigh, count and record 500 snack bars from line 2 during the morning shift, note any weight outliers or packaging defects on the batch sheet, and update the daily production tally before lunch so procurement can confirm materials usage.
The tools that do the workInventory trackingMicrosoft ExcelESCOjob descriptionsO*NET
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Move2
Pack goods and materials by hand
+Assemble 200 sample packs by hand from pallet B7 today, use the specified kraft trays and heat-seal pouches,…
Pack goods and materials by hand
+Assemble 200 sample packs by hand from pallet B7 today, use the specified kraft trays and heat-seal pouches, check seal integrity on five packs per dozen, and set the finished cartons on the staging rack labeled QC for tomorrow's dispatch.
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Obtain, move, and sort products and materials
+Retrieve pallets A3 and A4, move trays to packing line 1, sort damaged cartons into the returns bin, and…
Obtain, move, and sort products and materials
+Retrieve pallets A3 and A4, move trays to packing line 1, sort damaged cartons into the returns bin, and restock the line so material levels meet the hourly run-rate for the afternoon shift, then update the location board.
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Keeping the record2
Enter, transcribe, and record information
+Transcribe morning batch labels and weights into the master batch log, verify three random entries against…
Enter, transcribe, and record information
+Transcribe morning batch labels and weights into the master batch log, verify three random entries against the physical tag, flag any mismatches, and circulate the updated log to production and quality before shift handover.
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Pack or package products manually
+Manually pack 1,000 jars using the labeled lids and liners, apply the product labels straight, weigh-check…
Pack or package products manually
+Manually pack 1,000 jars using the labeled lids and liners, apply the product labels straight, weigh-check every 50th jar, and place completed cases on pallet C2 with the production date facing out for tonight's shipment.
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The daily work15
Maintain records of products and materials
+Update the product and material log with today's runs: record batch codes, quantities used, packaging…
Maintain records of products and materials
+Update the product and material log with today's runs: record batch codes, quantities used, packaging material lot numbers, supplier invoices 3721 and 3722, and flag any shortages or damaged reels before I sign off at 4pm Friday.
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Assemble, line, and pad cartons, crates, and containers, using hand tools.
+Assemble and line 50 single-wall cartons and four wooden crates for Monday's shipment, pad all voids with…
Assemble, line, and pad cartons, crates, and containers, using hand tools.
+Assemble and line 50 single-wall cartons and four wooden crates for Monday's shipment, pad all voids with kraft paper and foam, staple flaps twice each, and stage finished units on pallet A12 for inspection before noon.
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Use packaging equipment
+Set up and test the heat sealer and case erector for the 08:00 run, adjust guides for 300mm-wide cases, run…
Use packaging equipment
+Set up and test the heat sealer and case erector for the 08:00 run, adjust guides for 300mm-wide cases, run three sample cases to verify seals and dispense rates, log machine readings and any faults, then clear to operate.
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Pack goods
+Pack 120 jars into 12 retail boxes using the foam inserts and dividers specified on the schedule, place…
Pack goods
+Pack 120 jars into 12 retail boxes using the foam inserts and dividers specified on the schedule, place fragile labels on two opposite faces, seal and weigh each box, and move sealed boxes to pallet B3 for QC sampling.
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Types of packaging materials
+Check the material list and swap in the biodegradable shrink film and corrugated trays for the organic run,…
Types of packaging materials
+Check the material list and swap in the biodegradable shrink film and corrugated trays for the organic run, update the packing spec sheet with material codes and thicknesses, then confirm stock levels for three shifts.
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Packaging processes
+Follow the standard packing sequence for chilled goods: pre-chill packaging, layer products with moisture…
Packaging processes
+Follow the standard packing sequence for chilled goods: pre-chill packaging, layer products with moisture barrier sheets, add desiccant as required, close and seal according to seal chart, then record time and operator initials on the log.
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Lift heavy weights
+Move four full pallets from receiving to shipping dock using the pallet jack, use team lift for any single…
Lift heavy weights
+Move four full pallets from receiving to shipping dock using the pallet jack, use team lift for any single item over 25 kilograms, secure loads with two straps each, and sign the transfer log once pallets are staged on dock 2.
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Follow written instructions
+Follow the written packing instructions on the job ticket for pallet A12: confirm item codes, pack sequence…
Follow written instructions
+Follow the written packing instructions on the job ticket for pallet A12: confirm item codes, pack sequence and weight limits, adjust the machine settings if needed, and sign the ticket when the run matches the sheet.
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Secure goods according to work orders
+Secure the cases on pallet A12 per work order 4789: apply the specified corner protectors, strap to 500 kg…
Secure goods according to work orders
+Secure the cases on pallet A12 per work order 4789: apply the specified corner protectors, strap to 500 kg tension, check stability by tilt test, and record the sealing and strap numbers on the dispatch note.
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Comply with checklists
+Work through the pre-shift checklist at the line start: inspect seals, verify hopper fill levels, confirm…
Comply with checklists
+Work through the pre-shift checklist at the line start: inspect seals, verify hopper fill levels, confirm safety guards in place, note any failures on the checklist and escalate to line supervisor before production begins.
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Ensure correct goods labelling
+Label every carton for batch 22B using the approved label spec: print batch, best-before and allergen info,…
Ensure correct goods labelling
+Label every carton for batch 22B using the approved label spec: print batch, best-before and allergen info, affix labels squarely on side A of each carton, then sample five cartons for barcode readability and log results.
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Ensure goods and materials are packed according to instructions and requirements
+Pack goods and materials for order 331 so they meet the instruction sheet: use the specified carton grades,…
Ensure goods and materials are packed according to instructions and requirements
+Pack goods and materials for order 331 so they meet the instruction sheet: use the specified carton grades, layer with two sheets of corrugated, follow orientation marks, and weigh a finished pallet to confirm limits before sealing.
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Use hand tools to handle products
+Handle fragile jars at station 3 using the hand tools: fit the rubber gripper, perform two-person lifts for…
Use hand tools to handle products
+Handle fragile jars at station 3 using the hand tools: fit the rubber gripper, perform two-person lifts for transfers, trim excess shrink wrap with the safety cutter, and file an incident form for any damaged product before shift end.
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Inventory tracking
+amend the inventory tracking for the packaging line: count finished meal boxes packed in batch B14, record…
Inventory tracking
+amend the inventory tracking for the packaging line: count finished meal boxes packed in batch B14, record blister seal film remaining, log broken sealer head taken for repair at 14:45, and flag film reorder at 2000 units
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Inventory tracking
+Record today’s batch numbers, seal counts, and ingredient withdrawals and update the production inventory…
Inventory tracking
+Record today’s batch numbers, seal counts, and ingredient withdrawals and update the production inventory tracking for Packing Line B, highlight any temperature exceptions, and notify Shift Supervisor Marta before clocking out.
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