Packaging Machine Operator
Operate or tend machines to prepare industrial or consumer products for storage or shipment. Includes cannery workers who pack food products.
At a Glance
Packaging Machine Operator earns an average of $20,800/yr. Typical education: High school or GED. Experience: 2.5 years. Top skills: Packaging And Labeling, Machine Operation, Good Manufacturing Practices.
$20,800/yr
High school or GED
2.5 years
10
Parent Occupation (O*NET)
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders
Median Wage
$40,900/yr
Growth (2024-34)
+4.5%
Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Skills & Requirements
Specialized Skills (19)
Packaging And Labeling
Machine Operation
Good Manufacturing Practices
Lifting Ability
General Mathematics
Automation
Palletizing
Housekeeping
Machinery
Baking
Fine Motor Skills
Product Inspection
Quality Management
Mechanical Aptitude
Lock Out / Tag Out
Auditing
Pallet Jacks
Loading And Unloading
Production Equipment
Common Skills (10)
Communication
Verbal Communication Skills
Arithmetic
Multitasking
Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
Self-Motivation
Punctuality
Ethical Standards And Conduct
Certifications (1)
Hazard Analysis And Critical Control Point (HACCP) Certification
Related Specializations
Other specialized occupations in this field. Many share overlapping skills, making lateral moves more accessible.
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