Overview
Packers weigh, wrap, seal and label fruit, vegetables, meat, seafood and other food products. They also check the produce for weight, size and number.
Work is either at a warehouse or packhouse. Shift work and extra hours during the harvest season can be expected. Seasonal travel to follow the harvests is common.
Suits people who are reliable, hard-working and good at working in a team.
Day-to-day
- weigh and measure produce according to market requirements
- assemble packaging and crates
- wrap or seal protective material around products and attach pre-printed labels
- check the quality of produce then pack them in containers, cartons and bags
- record information such as numbers, weight, times and dates
- monitor the filling of containers and adjust machines to maintain volume and seal quality
- follow food, health and safety regulations
- check the cleanliness and operation of machines, equipment and containers
- may have to stack crates using forklifts.
To become a Packer
Formal qualifications are not required.
You may also need a forklift licence.
Skills employers are looking for
