Weighing and 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
Workers who weigh products to a specified weight, perform packaging, labeling, and packing operations, and handle preparations up to shipment.
Description
Weighing and packaging workers measure products to standard weights or quantities and package and pack them using packaging materials. In addition to line work and individual packaging, they handle barcode application, product inspection, work records, simple machine checks and cleaning, and hygiene management. They enter data into production management systems, perform quality checks, and ensure smooth progression of processes up to shipment.
Future Outlook
While production line automation and robot introduction are progressing, needs for detailed weighing and packaging tasks that cannot be mechanized and quality management will continue. With increasing awareness of safety and hygiene, demand for personnel capable of accurate work is expected to remain to a certain extent.
Personality Traits
Cautious / High Concentration / Physically Fit / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Agency Worker / Factory Work / Part-time Available / Shift Work / Standing Work
Career Path
Line Worker → Packaging Leader → Manufacturing Manager → Quality Control Staff → Warehouse Manager
Required Skills
Handling Packaging Materials / Hygiene Management Procedures / Label Application / PC Operation (Production Management System) / Weighing Operation
Recommended Skills
Basic Knowledge of Quality Control / Forklift Operation Training / Inventory Management
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | High attention to detail is needed to prevent weighing errors and foreign object contamination. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Due to long hours of standing work and handling heavy objects. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Mainly simple tasks, no need for advanced analysis. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Mainly work following set procedures, little creativity required. |
| Problem Solving | Basically, work following established procedures. |
Related Jobs
- Packaging Line Operator
- Product Packaging Worker
- Quality Control Staff