Occupation

832131 Packer (General)

Latest release
Consultation draft: Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO)
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Reference period
July 2024
Released
25/07/2024
Next release Unknown
First release

832131 Packer (General)

Packs, wraps, fills, labels, and seals containers by hand or machine for a wide variety of products, such as food, beverages, paints, oils, and lotions.

Specialisations

  • Bottling Attendant
  • Labelling Machine Operator

ANZSCO skill level

This occupation has a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

Australia

  • Skill Level 5: AQF Certificate I, or compulsory secondary education

New Zealand

  • Skill Level 5: NZQF Level 1 qualification, or compulsory secondary education

Main tasks

  • Operates machinery and equipment to fill containers, bottles or boxes with products
  • Inspects goods to ensure they are free of defects and meet quality standards
  • Weighs and measures goods to ensure they are packaged correctly
  • Seals the containers, bottles, or boxes securely using appropriate methods to safeguard the contents during storage or transit
  • Affixes labels to packages, indicating contents, destination, weight, and other relevant information
  • Organises and arranges packaged goods for storage or shipment