Packaging worker
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A job that protects and packages products to prepare them for shipping or storage.
Description
Packaging workers perform packaging tasks in factories and logistics warehouses to ensure products can be safely transported and stored. Following work instructions, they place products into cardboard boxes or plastic containers, fill with cushioning materials, seal with tape or heat sealing, and affix labels. They change packaging methods according to shipping destinations and handling requirements to ensure quality and safety. The work mainly involves standing, requiring a certain level of physical strength and manual dexterity.
Future Outlook
While automation in logistics and robot introduction are progressing, demand is expected to continue in areas requiring delicate manual work.
Personality Traits
Good team player / Meticulous / Physically fit / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Contract worker / Part-time / Shift work / Standing work / Warehouse duty
Career Path
Packaging worker (Beginner) → Packaging worker (Mid-career) → Packaging line leader → Line manager → Warehouse manager
Required Skills
Handling of heavy objects / Handling of packaging materials / Label affixing work / Manual dexterity
Recommended Skills
Basic knowledge of quality control / Forklift operation skills / Inventory management system operation / PC basic operation
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because products must be packaged accurately without damage. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Due to prolonged standing work and frequent handling of heavy items. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Low need for analytical thinking as it involves simple tasks. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Routine work that does not require much creativity. |
| Planning & Organization | Work procedures are predefined, so planning ability is not needed. |
Related Qualifications
- Forklift operation training
Aliases
- Packaging staff
- Packaging worker
Related Jobs
- Cargo handler
- Forklift operator
- Logistics worker