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Packers and Packagers

Packers and packagers prepare materials for shipping.

Packers and packagers fill boxes, crates, and other containers with products so they can be shipped. They assemble boxes and tape or glue the bottoms so they are sturdy.

Packers and Packagers are in the Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics career cluster and the Warehousing and Distribution Center Operations pathway.

Quick Facts

Wages:

 Well below the statewide median

$10.12 / hour    Read more about wages

Outlook:

 Percent Growth   7.3%

Below statewide average    Read more about outlook

Education & Training:

 Short-term on-the-job training (1 month or less) is common.

On the Job:

 Work Activities
  • Inspect containers and goods to make sure the packaging process meets standards.
  • Mark and label containers or products.
  • Record goods and packaging information on the proper forms.
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Job Title Examples:

 Consolidator,  Mini Shifter,  Pack Out Operator 
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Source: Minnesota Department of Education, Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, and CareerOneStop.