Description
This occupation group covers Packers not elsewhere classified.
Skill Level
5
Alternative Titles
NULL
Specializations
- Biscuit Packer
- Bread Packer
- Cheese Packer
- Egg Packer
Skills Assessment Authority
Caveats
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.