Packers

What the job involves

• Obtaining supplies of products and assembling bags, package folders and cartons
• Packing containers and bags with products, and counting, weighing and measuring amounts and adjusting quantities
• Wrapping protective material around products, sealing bags and containers, and attaching pre-printed labels
• Counting and placing bags and packages onto trays and racks, and into shipping cartons
• Recording information such as numbers, weight, times and dates
• Monitoring the filling of containers and adjusting machines to maintain volume and seal quality
• Monitoring the supply and quality of containers and contents of holding tanks
• Checking the cleanliness and operation of machines, equipment and containers

Key values of workers in Packers

• Relationships

  Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.

• 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 Packers

• Monitoring

  Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

• 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.

• Coordination

  Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.

• Operation and Control

  Controlling operations of equipment or systems.

• Reading Comprehension

  Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.