Packaging machine operator, Kaiwhakamahi mīhini tākai, pūhera
Also known as
- Packing operator, bottling and packaging technician, manufacturing process operator, packing operator, canning and bottling process worker, hand or machine labeller
Packaging machine operators use machines to prepare manufactured products for storage or shipment. They may work on machines that pack food products.
Your pay could be
$50K
Lower
$52K to $91K
Most common
$110K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Your training could be
0-3 years
Packaging machine operators
- usually work regular business hours but may work irregular hours and shifts
- usually work in factories, manufacturing plants and workshops
- may work in loud and hazardous conditions
- may do physically demanding work
- need to be practical, safety conscious and work well under pressure
Tasks
- use machines to package products
- remove packaged products from machines
- monitor machines to prevent faults
- clear jams and restart machines
- weigh finished packs
- sort products for storage and shipping
- label products with identifying information
- report equipment repairs and maintenance
Practical
Organised
Investigative
Interests that fit this job
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You may need
- to do an apprenticeship in mechanical engineering
- a New Zealand Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (Trade) (Level 4)
- experience in similar work
- to complete a New Zealand Safety of Packaging Machinery course
- a driver licence
- to pass a police check
- to pass a drug test
If you’re in school
You usually need NCEA Level 2 to do the study or training for this job.
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