Description
Jobholders in this unit group pack, wrap, fill, label and seal containers by hand or machine.Main 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.
Qualifications
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.UK Prospects
87900
Workforce Size
Related Job Vacancies
Related Apprenticeships
Related Courses