Meat Packer – ANZSCO 832114

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Description

Weighs, wraps, seals and labels meat and meat products.

Skill Level

5

Alternative Titles

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Specializations

NULL

Skills Assessment Authority

Caveats

No caveats apply to this occupation.

Group: 8321 Packers

Description

weigh, wrap, seal and label chocolate, fruit, vegetables, meat, seafood and other products.

Tasks

  • 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

Skill Level

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications outlined below.

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