Packers and packagers, hand

SOC Code: 53-7064
Also known as:
Agricultural Produce Packer, Ampoule Sealer, Apple Packing Header, Bag Filler, Bag Loader
Median Annual Salary
$35,580
-5.4% growth (2024-2034)
74K
Openings/Year
592K
Current Jobs

What Packers and packagers, hand Do

Pack or package by hand a wide variety of products and materials.

💰 Salary

$35,580
Median annual wage (2024)

📈 Job Growth

-5.4%
Decline

🎓 Education

No formal educational credential
Typical entry-level requirement

🚀 Annual Openings

74K
Projected average per year

📚 On-the-Job Training

Short-term on-the-job training
Expected training period

Employment Projections (2024-2034)

Current Employment (2024)

591,800

Projected Employment (2034)

559,700

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Top Skills Required

Monitoring
Active Listening
Critical Thinking
Reading Comprehension
Speaking

Daily Tasks & Responsibilities

  • Examine and inspect containers, materials, or products to ensure that product quality and packing specifications are met.
  • Measure, weigh, and count products and materials.
  • Record product, packaging, and order information on specified forms and records.
  • Seal containers or materials, using glues, fasteners, nails, and hand tools.
  • Assemble, line, and pad cartons, crates, and containers, using hand tools.
  • Obtain, move, and sort products, materials, containers, and orders, using hand tools.
  • Mark and label containers, container tags, or products, using marking tools.
  • Clean containers, materials, supplies, or work areas, using cleaning solutions and hand tools.

Technology & Tools

Autodesk AutoCAD Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office software Microsoft Word SAP software

📚 Entry-Level Education

No formal educational credential
Most common requirement

🎯 Recommended Education

High School Diploma
O*NET recommended level

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much do packers and packagers, hand make?
The median annual salary for packers and packagers, hand is $35,580.
What education do packers and packagers, hand need?
Most packers and packagers, hand positions require a no formal educational credential.
Is becoming a packers and packagers, hand a good career choice?
Packers and packagers, hand is projected to see -5.4% job growth from 2024 to 2034, which reflects some decline in the field. With approximately 74,000 job openings expected annually, there are good opportunities for those entering the field.
What are the best colleges for packers and packagers, hand?
The best colleges offer strong programs in related fields with experienced faculty and industry connections.
What other job titles are similar to packers and packagers, hand?
Packers and packagers, hand may also be known as: Agricultural Produce Packer, Ampoule Sealer, Apple Packing Header, Bag Filler, Bag Loader, Bag Sealer, Bagger, Band Shover, Bandoleer Packer, Barrel Filler, Batt Packer, Bin Filler, Binder and Wrapper Packer, Book Packer, Bottling Line Attendant, Box Order Person, Box Packer, Boxer, Bulb Packer, Bulk Filler. These titles often refer to similar roles with varying responsibilities or specializations.