Packaging and Filling Machine Operators
Education & Training
Preparation
To work as a packaging and filling machine operator, you typically need to:
- have a high school diploma or GED; and
- complete moderate-term on-the-job training.
Education after high school
No formal education is required for this job beyond high school.
On-the-job training
Packaging and filling machine operators usually receive training on the job from experienced workers. Training may last up to one year.
Helpful High School Courses
You should take a general high school curriculum that meets the state's graduation requirements. You will be required to take both math and science classes to graduate.
Helpful electives to take in high school that prepare you for this occupation include:
- Physical Education
- Safety and First Aid
The courses listed above are meant to help you create your high school plan. If you have not already done so, talk to a school counselor or parent about the courses you are considering taking.
You should also check with a teacher or counselor to see if work-based learning opportunities are available in your school and community. These might include field trips, job shadowing, internships, and actual work experience. The goal of these activities is to help you connect your school experiences with real-life work.
Join some groups, try some hobbies, or volunteer with an organization that interests you. By participating in activities you can have fun, make new friends, and learn about yourself. Maybe one of them will help direct you to a future career.
Source: Minnesota Department of Education.
