Confectionery Packaging Worker
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Material Handling, Cleaning, Packaging, and Sorting Occupations
- Middle : Packaging Workers
- Minor : Product Packaging Workers
Summary
A job specializing in packaging confectionery. Uses machines or manual labor on the production line for individual wrapping, boxing, etc., to ensure quality and appearance.
Description
Confectionery packaging workers handle the packaging of confectionery produced in confectionery factories and similar facilities. They mainly operate packaging machines or manually insert products into packages, perform sealing and shrink wrapping, label affixing, date and lot printing, weight checking, foreign object contamination inspection, boxing, packing operations, and shipping preparation. For hygiene management and quality maintenance, cleaning and disinfection of lines and work areas, as well as tool maintenance, are also included in the duties. Shift work based on production volume is common, and quick and accurate work is required.
Future Outlook
While mechanization progresses due to advances in automation and labor reduction, demand for manual work is expected to persist for confectionery of diverse shapes and small-lot production.
Personality Traits
Cooperative / Meticulous / Patient / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Factory Work / Part-time/Alba available / Shift / Standing Work
Career Path
Production Line Worker → Line Leader (Leader) → Quality Control Staff → Packaging Equipment Maintenance Engineer
Required Skills
Foreign Object Contamination Inspection / Hygiene Management / Label Affixing / Packaging Machine Operation / Packing / Weight Measurement
Recommended Skills
Forklift Operation / Hygiene Management Knowledge / Quality Control
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because small packaging mistakes or dirt can lead to quality issues. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because physical stamina is needed to endure long hours of standing work and repetitive tasks. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Decisive logical thinking is not required. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Creative thinking is almost unnecessary. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Because work is performed following instructions. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Because the burden of acquiring specialized knowledge is low. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Complex numerical analysis is not required. |
| Planning & Organization | Planning is handled by specialized staff. |
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