Suggested Path
Bachelor
Business/Commerce, General
CAREER
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders
Overview
Salary Median (2020)
$35,960
Projected Job Growth (2019-2029)
+4.1% (slower than the average)
Career
Roadtrip Nation Leaders in This Career
What Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders Do
Operate or tend machines to prepare industrial or consumer products for storage or shipment. Includes cannery workers who pack food products.
Other Job Titles Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders May Have
Bundler, Filler Operator, Machine Operator, Packaging Operator
Tasks & Responsibilities May Include
- Attach identification labels to finished packaged items, or cut stencils and stencil information on containers, such as lot numbers or shipping destinations.
- Sort, grade, weigh, and inspect products, verifying and adjusting product weight or measurement to meet specifications.
- Stop or reset machines when malfunctions occur, clear machine jams, and report malfunctions to a supervisor.
- Observe machine operations to ensure quality and conformity of filled or packaged products to standards.
- Remove finished packaged items from machine and separate rejected items.
Education
Level of Education Attained by Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders
Most common level of education among people in
this career: High school diploma or equivalent (80%)
High school diploma or equivalent
Educational Paths Suggested by Leaders
This page includes information from theO*NET 26.1 Databaseby the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA). Used under theCC BY 4.0license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA.
