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Packers and Packagers, Hand

Pack or package by hand a wide variety of products and materials.

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Median pay

$35,580
Median annual pay for Packers and Packagers, Hand.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024
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10-year growth

-5.4%
Projected employment growth from 2024 to 2034.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Annual openings

74,000
Projected annual openings, including growth and replacement demand.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Employment

591,800
Estimated U.S. employment for Packers and Packagers, Hand in 2024.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024
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Jobs added or lost

-32,200
Projected numeric employment change from 2024 to 2034.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Entry preparation

No formal educational credential
Typical additional preparation: Short-term on-the-job training.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024 profile
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What the work involves

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Essential skills

  1. 1Monitoring
  2. 2Active Listening
  3. 3Critical Thinking
  4. 4Reading Comprehension
  5. 5Speaking
  6. 6Active Learning

Knowledge areas

  1. 1Production and Processing
  2. 2Customer and Personal Service
  3. 3English Language
  4. 4Administrative
  5. 5Mathematics
  6. 6Public Safety and Security

Abilities

  1. 1Near Vision
  2. 2Problem Sensitivity
  3. 3Trunk Strength
  4. 4Manual Dexterity
  5. 5Multilimb Coordination
  6. 6Oral Comprehension

Career interests

  1. 1Realistic
  2. 2Conventional
  3. 3Enterprising
  4. 4Artistic
  5. 5Social
  6. 6Investigative

Work styles

  1. 1Attention to Detail
  2. 2Dependability
  3. 3Cautiousness
  4. 4Integrity
  5. 5Cooperation
  6. 6Stress Tolerance

Work activities

  1. 1Getting Information
  2. 2Handling and Moving Objects
  3. 3Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
  4. 4Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
  5. 5Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
  6. 6Making Decisions and Solving Problems

Work context

  1. 1Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams
  2. 2Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  3. 3Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  4. 4Spend Time Standing
  5. 5Contact With Others
  6. 6Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled

Representative tasks

  • Examine and inspect containers, materials, or products to ensure that product quality and packing specifications are met.
  • Measure, weigh, and count products and materials.
  • Record product, packaging, and order information on specified forms and records.
  • Seal containers or materials, using glues, fasteners, nails, and hand tools.
  • Assemble, line, and pad cartons, crates, and containers, using hand tools.
  • Obtain, move, and sort products, materials, containers, and orders, using hand tools.
  • Mark and label containers, container tags, or products, using marking tools.
  • Clean containers, materials, supplies, or work areas, using cleaning solutions and hand tools.

Software and tools

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Sources

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