Packers, Bottlers, Canners & Fillers

Jobholders in this unit group pack, wrap, fill, label and seal containers by hand or machine.

Tasks

  • Selects appropriate cylinder, ensures that there is no corrosion or other damage and fills with gas
  • Fills tubes, ampoules, bottles, drums, barrels, bags, sacks, cans, boxes and other containers by hand using measuring/weighing aid or by positioning container under feeder spout
  • Packs heavy goods in crates and boxes using hoist, mobile crane or similar lifting equipment
  • Loads machine with packaging containers, materials, adhesive, etc., loads hopper with items to be packaged/wrapped, monitors filling, wrapping and packaging, adjusts controls as necessary and clears any blockages
  • Examines cans, bottles and seals and rejects any that are faulty
  • Labels goods by hand or machine
  • Packs specialist items according to specifications and completes necessary documentation.

Entry Requirements

No academic qualifications are required. Training is typically provided on-the-job and varies according to the type of packing and product. Formal courses are run for specialist packing.

What could I earn?

Salaries for this occupation tend to start at £18,000 per annum and can progress up to £24,000 per annum.

Is it in growth or decline?

There are currently 18,776 employed Packers, Bottlers, Canners & Fillers in the region.