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WORK ENVIRONMENT:-

Packers carry out the work on manufacturing lines, placing production goods and products into containers line boxes, sack, trays and crates. A number of packers work on the conveyors belt, whilst some manage the packing machines and put the raw materials, packaging and labels.

Being a packer, your duties and responsibilities will include:

  • closing containers by making use of shrink-wrap, clips and stick
  • cataloging and weighing up wrapped goods set for dispatching

  • packing materials with protection, like polystyrene chips and bubble wrap
  • keeping the work areas neat and clean
  • giving reports on tribulations all through the supervisors shifts

In case of heavy goods, like parts of vehicles or washing machines, you will make use of lifting and loading gear. You can also carry out the work on a forklift truck to take goods to storage areas.

You will have to pursue the health and safety rules and regulations every time, chiefly when working together with dangerous materials.

QUALIFICATION, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:-

You do not require qualification to do the job of the packer, though you might require a fundamental writing, reading and mathematics skills. You might also have go through the entry test to evaluate your practical skills earlier than presenting a job.

You can also begin your work as a packer through apprenticeships with the storehouse or industrialized company. The variety of apprenticeships offered in your region will be based on the confined job markets and the types of skills the employers require from their worker. To know more regarding apprenticeship, go through the site of apprenticeships.

  • Apprenticeships

You should have a forklift truck license for definite jobs. For details on how to obtain your license. Check the career profile of the Forklift Truck Operator for all the details.

TRAINING DETAILS:-

You will generally have a short introduction period when you begin your work, which covers health and safety, employment conditions and staff welfare, packing procedures and equipments. A supervisor or a trainer will then show you how to perform your tasks.

You can take the work related National Vocational Qualification in Packaging Operators (Level 1 and 2)

The British Association of Removers (BAR) presents undersized courses, which comprise packing training, for people who are working in the removals industry. For all the details check the BAR site.

  • British Association of Removers (BAR)

SKILLS and KNOWLEDGE:-

  • ability to perform repetitive duties cautiously and rapidly
  • good fitness level
  • understandable handwriting for labeling
  • excellent practical skills
  • capability to pursue instructions
  • understanding of health and safety issues

SALARY AND OTHER BENEFITS:-

  • Preliminary salaries can be approximately £ 12,000 yearly.
  • Knowledgeable staff can be paid approximately £ 15,000 p.a.
Rates of salary differ significantly as per the trade and your knowledge and swiftness. Few packers are rewarded piece rates. Salaries can raise due to overtime, night shift payments and extra duties like driving.

WORKING CONDITIONS:-

You will usually work for 37 to 40 hours weekly. This can include shift work and may cover up nights and weekends. Recreational work is frequent and there might be overtime also.

You will be working in the warehouse or factory and will use you time by standing or sitting at the conveyor line or at the packing machine. Some jobs like packing medicines are completed in sterilized conditions. Meat packing will be conducted in the chilled surroundings.

DIFFERENT OPPORTUNITIES:-

You will get the job opportunities with the warehouses and factories all through the United Kingdom. Other organizations that appoint packers will comprise mail order companies, large retailers, forwarding and shipping agents, removals firms and companies specializing in selling overseas goods.

Your promotion alternative will include turning into a shift leader or supervisor. You can also turn into the delivery and distribution of products. For instance, as a Warehouse Manager.

Search out for vacancies at the jobcenter Plus offices, confined newspapers and on Directgoy.

  • Directgoy (Job seekers page)
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