Hand packer, Kaipūhera ā-ringa
Also known as
- Food packer, fruit packer, apple packer, packhouse worker, bakery packer, biscuit packer, meat packer
Hand packers weigh, pack, seal and label materials and products to prepare them for transportation and delivery.
Your pay could be
$24
Lower
$24 to $32
Most common
$41
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Hand packers
- usually work shifts, including irregular hours and evenings but may work regular business hours
- usually work in factories and warehouses and may travel locally
- may do physically demanding work
- need to be methodical, accurate and work well under pressure
Tasks
- inspect cargo to ensure it is properly loaded or secured
- inspect work to ensure standards are met
- measure product or material dimensions
- weigh materials to ensure compliance with specifications
- remove debris or damaged materials
- move materials, equipment, or supplies
- record details of deliveries or shipments
- set up material handling gear or equipment, such as rigging, packaging, or temporary structures
- sort materials or objects for processing or transport
- load materials into equipment for processing
Practical
Organised
Enterprising
Interests that fit this job
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You may need
- experience in similar work
- a driver licence with a special-type vehicle endorsement
If you’re in school
You usually don’t need specific NCEA levels for this job.
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