Meat Packer
- 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
Weighs, wraps, seals and labels meat and meat products.
Unit group
8321 · PackersDescription
Weigh, wrap, seal and label chocolate, fruit, vegetables, meat, seafood and other products.
Skill level
Australia
5
Occupation skill level 5
Tasks
Tasks include
- Weighs meat and meat products to ensure accurate packaging
- Wraps and seals meat and meat products using appropriate packaging materials
- Labels packaged meat and meat products with accurate information, such as dates, times and batch numbers
- Inspects packaged meat and meat products for quality and freshness in preparation for sale
- Assists in inventory management by counting packaged products, and placing products onto trays and racks and shipping cartons
- Maintains cleanliness and hygiene standards in the packaging area
- May operate packaging machinery and equipment, or package meat and meat products by hand
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.
