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Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders

Median Salary
38,330
Job Outlook
N/A

Overview

What are the responsibilities of this role?

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

What sectors do they work in?

Private for profit

95%

Private not for profit

3%

Self-employed

1%

State and local government

1%

Federal Government

1%

Compensation

What is the typical salary range?

$23,730

10%

$38,330

Median

$45,230

90%

How does location impact how much salary?

Education

What level of education do professionals in this role have?

Education Level

  • High school

    79%

  • Less than high school

    17%

  • Associate's degree

    2%

Skills and Interest

Which skill sets are the most valuable to possess?

Skills

  • Equipment Operation and Maintenance

    High

  • Verbal Skills

    Low

  • Leadership

    Low

  • Math and Science Skills

    Low

  • Technology Design and Control

    Low

  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

    Low

What knowledge should you bring to the table?

  • Mechanical
  • Production and Processing
  • Education and Training
  • Customer and Personal Service
  • Mathematics

What challenges will you likely face in the workplace?

Workplace

  • Time Pressure

    High

  • Repetitiveness

    High

  • Responsibility

    High

  • Physical Activity

    High

  • Level Of Competition

    High

  • Exposure to Job Hazards

    Mid

  • Decision Making

    Mid

What personality traits help people thrive in this role?

Realistic

You love hands-on work and solving practical problems — like fixing things and building stuff.

Conventional

You like structure, staying organized, and working with systems to get things done efficiently.

RIASEC represents six broad interest areas—Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising, and Conventional—helping individuals identify careers that match their skills and preferences.

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