Packer (General)
- Classification
- Occupation
- Skill level
- 5
- Major group
- Labourers
Classification
- Major group
- 8Labourers
- Sub-major group
- 83Factory Process Workers
- Minor group
- 832Packers and Product Assemblers
- Unit group
- 8321Packers
Description
Packs, wraps, fills, labels and seals containers by hand or machine for a wide variety of products such as food, beverages, paints, oils and lotions.
Specialisations
- Bottling Attendant
- Labelling Machine Operator
Unit group
8321 · PackersDescription
Weigh, wrap, seal and label chocolate, fruit, vegetables, meat, seafood and other products.
Skill level
Occupation skill level 5
Australia
5
Tasks
Tasks include
- Operates machinery and equipment to fill containers, bottles or boxes with products
- Inspects goods to ensure they are free of defects and meet quality standards
- Weighs and measures goods to ensure they are packaged correctly
- Seals the containers, bottles or boxes securely using appropriate methods to safeguard the contents during storage or transit
- Affixes labels to packages, indicating contents, destination, weight and other relevant information
- Organises and arranges packaged goods for storage or shipment
Occupations in this unit group
Sources
- www.abs.gov.au/statistics/classifications/osca-occupation-standard-classification-australia/2024-version-1-0/browse-classification/8/83/832/8321
- www.abs.gov.au/statistics/classifications/osca-occupation-standard-classification-australia/2024-version-1-0/data-downloads/OSCA%20Category%20Descriptions.xlsx
The supplied migration lists use ANZSCO codes, not OSCA codes.