Hot Job Focus: Packaging

In this post, we turn the Hot Job Focus on packaging. Read on for a more detailed job description, some perks for going into packaging, and a link to help you search for a job in your area.

Defining the Job

Packaging Operators (or Packaging Technicians, as they’re sometimes called) take manufactured products and package them for distribution in a way that meets both company and industry standards. Once the packaging work is done, the products are ready to be shipped to retail stores and individual customers.

What You’ll Be Doing

Here’s a typical job description for a packaging operator.

  • Startup and shutdown of packaging machinery
  • Regularly scheduled checks and preventative maintenance of equipment
  • Packing products and applying any necessary fasteners or ties
  • Inspecting and labeling final products
  • Moving packages that are ready to ship – potentially with a forklift or other heavy equipment
  • Keeping work areas and equipment clean and organized
  • Watching for and immediately reporting system problems or other process interruptions to keep the production line moving smoothly and safely
  • Routinely reviewing work processes to improve quality and efficiency

The Qualifications You Need to Meet

Packaging assignments usually require these traits:

  • Aptitude in teamwork and communication
  • Physical dexterity
  • Attention to detail
  • Basic math skills

Why Packaging?

  • It’s in Demand — Packaging has always been a stable industry, but demand is steadily increasing due to the more extensive use of packaged goods – particularly in a COVID-era shopping environment.
  • It Calls for a Variety of Skillsets — While much of the work in packaging happens on the warehouse floor, the need for talent in packaging stretches from graphic design to engineering to food technology. That means there’s a lot of opportunity for development and advancement.
  • It Pays Well —com reports that packaging operators in Riverside can make $36,861 to $46,741 per year, with the average annual salary being $40,873. That’s about $2,000 more than the national average.

Start Your Search

Whether you’re interested in finding work in packaging or within another industry, Arrow Staffing can find the right opportunity for you.

  • We’ll provide you access to some of the finest employers in Grand Rapids and California’s Inland Empire. We know the people on the inside and can help you get your foot in the door.
  • We’ll spend quality time giving you an in-depth consultation and learning about your background, education, skills, certifications, goals, and dreams.
  • We’ll help you revitalize your resume and offer you guidance and insight into your area’s hiring trends.

Start your Arrow job search here. And to find out more about the services we offer job seekers, click here.

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