9134- PACKERS, BOTTLERS, CANNERS AND FILLERS

Job Title: 

PACKERS, BOTTLERS, CANNERS AND FILLERS

Alternate Titles: 

Factory worker (packing),Packaging operator,Packer,Paint filler

Job Description: 

Jobholders in this unit group pack, wrap, fill, label and seal containers by hand or machine.

Education: 

No academic qualifications are required. Training is typically provided on-the-job and varies according to the type of packing and product. Formal courses are run for specialist packing.
Refer The S/NVQ framework for more details

NS-SEC: 

The simplified NS-SEC analytic class for this code is 7
The simplified NS-SEC operational category for this code is 13.2
Refer The National Statistics Socio-economic Classification for more details

Tasks: 


  • selects appropriate cylinder, ensures that there is no corrosion or other damage and fills with gas;
  • fills tubes, ampoules, bottles, drums, barrels, bags, sacks, cans, boxes and other containers by hand using measuring/weighing aid or by positioning container under feeder spout;
  • packs heavy goods in crates and boxes using hoist, mobile crane or similar lifting equipment;
  • loads machine with packaging containers, materials, adhesive, etc., loads hopper with items to be packaged/wrapped, monitors filling, wrapping and packaging, adjusts controls as necessary and clears any blockages;
  • examines cans, bottles and seals and rejects any that are faulty;
  • labels goods by hand or machine;
  • packs specialist items according to specifications and completes necessary documentation.
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Source Of Info: 

Office of National Statistics UK