Fruit and Vegetable Packers

What the job involves

• Obtains supplies of products and assembles bags, package folders and cartons
• Packs containers and bags with products, and counts, weighs and measures amounts and adjusts quantities
• Wraps protective material around products, seals bags and containers, and attaches pre-printed labels
• Counts and places bags and packages onto trays and racks, and into shipping cartons
• Records information such as numbers, weight, times and dates
• Monitors the filling of containers and adjusts machines to maintain volume and seal quality
• Monitors the supply and quality of containers and contents of holding tanks
• Checks the cleanliness and operation of machines, equipment and containers

Key values of workers in Fruit and Vegetable Packers

• Support

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.

• Independence

  Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.

• Achievement

  Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.

• Working Conditions

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.

• Recognition

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.

Top skills required for workers in Fruit and Vegetable Packers

• Active Listening

  Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

• Critical Thinking

  Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

• Reading Comprehension

  Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

• Speaking

  Talking to others to convey information effectively.

• Coordination

  Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.