Packer
Pack wrapped or packaged tobacco products. Also known as Apple Packer, Apricot Packer, Avocado Packer, Bait Packer, Batt Packer See More
Packs wrapped or packaged tobacco products into cartons or packs filled cartons in shipping containers: Examines tobacco products for defects, such as excess moisture in chewing tobacco plugs, loosely sealed wrappers, coupons, or labels, or misplaced stamps. Seals and loads container onto handtruck or skid or onto conveyor leading to case-sealing machine or shipping room. May form shipping container or attach label onto container. May weigh product to verify accuracy of packing machine scales. May hand stamp or stencil identifying information on cartons or shipping containers. May be designated according to product packed as Cut-Plug Packer; Smoking-Tobacco Packer, Hand; Twist Packer. Workers who tend machines to package products are classified under CARTON-PACKAGING-MACHINE OPERATOR.
Personality Traits
Helpful: You always keep an eye out for what other people need.
Levelheaded: You hold your emotions in check, even in tough situations.
Reliable: You can always be counted on to do a good job.
Salary and Education
Nationally: $16,000 – $32,000
Main education level: High School
source: US Dept of Labor
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