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Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders - 51-9111.00

O*NET-SOC Description

Operate or tend machines to prepare industrial or consumer products for storage or shipment. Includes cannery workers who pack food products.

Sample of Reported Job Titles

Bundler
Closing Machine Operator
Computer Numerical Control Machine Operator (CNC Machine Operator)
Filler Operator

Machine Operator
Packaging Operator
Packing Attendant
Packing Machine Operator

SOC Occupation Groups

51-0000	Production Occupations
51-9000	Other Production Occupations
51-9110	Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders
51-9111.00	Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders

Related Occupations

51-6091.00	Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers
51-9012.00	Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
51-9021.00	Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
51-9032.00	Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
51-9041.00	Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
51-9191.00	Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders
51-9196.00	Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
53-7062.00	Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand Bright Outlook
53-7063.00	Machine Feeders and Offbearers
53-7064.00	Packers and Packagers, Hand

Tasks

Adjust machine components and machine tension and pressure according to size or processing angle of product.
Attach identification labels to finished packaged items, or cut stencils and stencil information on containers, such as lot numbers or shipping destinations.
Clean and remove damaged or otherwise inferior materials to prepare raw products for processing.
Clean packaging containers, line and pad crates, or assemble cartons to prepare for product packing.
Clean, oil, and make minor adjustments or repairs to machinery and equipment, such as opening valves or setting guides.
Count and record finished and rejected packaged items.
Inspect and remove defective products and packaging material.
Monitor the production line, watching for problems such as pile-ups, jams, or glue that isn't sticking properly.
Observe machine operations to ensure quality and conformity of filled or packaged products to standards.
Package the product in the form in which it will be sent out, for example, filling bags with flour from a chute or spout.
Regulate machine flow, speed, or temperature.
Remove finished packaged items from machine and separate rejected items.
Secure finished packaged items by hand tying, sewing, gluing, stapling, or attaching fastener.
Sort, grade, weigh, and inspect products, verifying and adjusting product weight or measurement to meet specifications.
Stack finished packaged items, or wrap protective material around each item, and pack the items in cartons or containers.
Start machine by engaging controls.
Stock and sort product for packaging or filling machine operation, and replenish packaging supplies, such as wrapping paper, plastic sheet, boxes, cartons, glue, ink, or labels.
Stop or reset machines when malfunctions occur, clear machine jams, and report malfunctions to a supervisor.
Supply materials to spindles, conveyors, hoppers, or other feeding devices and unload packaged product.
Tend or operate machine that packages product.

Detailed Work Activities

Adjust temperature controls of ovens or other heating equipment.
Clean materials to prepare them for production.
Clean production equipment.
Clear equipment jams.
Count finished products or workpieces.
Feed materials or products into or through equipment.
Lubricate production equipment.
Maintain inventories of materials, equipment, or products.
Mark products, workpieces, or equipment with identifying information.
Measure dimensions of completed products or workpieces to verify conformance to specifications.
Monitor equipment operation to ensure that products are not flawed.
Notify others of equipment repair or maintenance needs.
Package products for storage or shipment.
Prepare materials for processing.
Record operational or production data.
Remove products or workpieces from production equipment.
Repair production equipment or tools.
Sew clothing or other articles.
Sort materials or products for processing, storing, shipping, or grading.
Stack finished items for further processing or shipment.
Watch operating equipment to detect malfunctions.
Weigh finished products.