DAYTON REGIONAL WORKFORCE PORTAL
Packers and Packagers, Hand
Pack or package by hand a wide variety of products and materials.
Fast Facts
Hourly Pay
Entry Level: $8.74/hr
Median: $9.28/hr
Experienced: $10.25/hr
Current Employment
2,594 (2017)
Projected Employment
2,608 (2028)
Growth for Packers and Packagers, Hand
| 2018 Jobs | 2029 Jobs | Change (2018-2029) | % Change (2018-2029) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,191 | 2,103 | (88) | (4%) |
Industries Employing Packers and Packagers, Hand
| Industry | Occupation Jobs in Industry (2019) | % of Occupation in Industry (2019) | % of Total Jobs in Industry (2019) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temporary Health Services | 249 | 18.1% | 3.4% |
| Supermarkets and Other Grocery (Except Convenience) Stores | 243 | 17.7% | 4% |
| General Warehousing and Storage | 133 | 9.7% | 4.6% |
| All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing | 43 | 3.2% | 3.1% |
| Meat Processed from Carcasses | 40 | 3% | 6.6% |
Occupational Tasks
- Load materials and products into package processing equipment.
- Clean containers, materials, supplies, or work areas, using cleaning solutions and hand tools.
- Record product, packaging, and order information on specified forms and records.
- Examine and inspect containers, materials, and products to ensure that packing specifications are met.
- Measure, weigh, and count products and materials.
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