832 Packers and Product Assemblers
832 Packers and Product Assemblers
Wrap and place items into containers, seal containers in preparation for dispatch to customers, and assemble components and subassemblies of products.
OSCA skill level
The occupations in this minor group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.
- Skill Level 5: AQF Certificate I, or compulsory secondary education
8321 Packers
Weigh, wrap, seal and label chocolate, fruit, vegetables, meat, seafood and other products.
Poultry packers are excluded from this unit group. Poultry packers are included in Occupation 831332 Poultry Process Worker.
OSCA skill level
The occupations in this unit group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.
- Skill Level 5: AQF Certificate I, or compulsory secondary education
832131 Packer (General)
Packs, wraps, fills, labels and seals containers by hand or machine for a wide variety of products such as food, beverages, paints, oils and lotions.
Specialisations
- Bottling Attendant
- Labelling Machine Operator
Skill level: 5
Main tasks
- Operates machinery and equipment to fill containers, bottles or boxes with products
- Inspects goods to ensure they are free of defects and meet quality standards
- Weighs and measures goods to ensure they are packaged correctly
- Seals the containers, bottles or boxes securely using appropriate methods to safeguard the contents during storage or transit
- Affixes labels to packages, indicating contents, destination, weight and other relevant information
- Organises and arranges packaged goods for storage or shipment
832132 Chocolate Packer
Weighs, wraps, seals and labels chocolate products.
Skill level: 5
Main tasks
- Weighs chocolate products to ensure accurate packaging
- Wraps chocolate products in packaging materials
- Seals packaging to ensure product freshness and prevent tampering
- Labels packaged chocolate products with appropriate information
- Inspects packaged chocolate products for quality and adherence to packaging standards
- Monitors packaging supplies and replenishes as needed
832133 Fruit and Vegetable Packer
Weighs, wraps, seals and labels fruit and vegetables.
Skill level: 5
Main tasks
- Weighs fruit and vegetables to ensure accurate measurement
- Wraps and seals fruit and vegetables in appropriate packaging
- Labels packaged fruit and vegetables with relevant information
- Inspects fruit and vegetables for quality, and removes any damaged or spoiled items
- Sorts and organises fruit and vegetables according to size, type or variety
- Packs fruit and vegetables into crates, boxes or containers for transportation
832134 Meat Packer
Weighs, wraps, seals and labels meat and meat products.
Poultry packers are excluded from this occupation. Poultry packers are included in Occupation 831332 Poultry Process Worker.
Skill level: 5
Main tasks
- Weighs meat and meat products to ensure accurate packaging
- Wraps and seals meat and meat products using appropriate packaging materials
- Labels packaged meat and meat products with accurate information, such as dates, times and batch numbers
- Inspects packaged meat and meat products for quality and freshness in preparation for sale
- Assists in inventory management by counting packaged products, and placing products onto trays and racks and shipping cartons
- Maintains cleanliness and hygiene standards in the packaging area
- May operate packaging machinery and equipment, or package meat and meat products by hand
832135 Seafood Packer
Weighs, wraps, seals and labels seafood products.
Skill level: 5
Main tasks
- Weighs seafood products for accurate packaging
- Encases seafood products in appropriate packaging
- Seals packaging to maintain freshness and prevent leakage
- Labels packaged seafood products with relevant information
- Assists inventory management by counting and recording packaged seafood products
8322 Product Assemblers
Put together components and subassemblies that go into the mass production of jewellery and precious metal articles, joinery products, metal products, electrical and electronic equipment, automotive components, and other goods in factories and production lines.
OSCA skill level
The occupations in this unit group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.
- Skill Level 5: AQF Certificate I, or compulsory secondary education
832231 Product Assembler
Puts together components and subassemblies that go into the mass production of jewellery and precious metal articles, joinery products, metal products, electrical and electronic equipment, automotive components and other goods in a factory or production line.
Specialisations
- Automotive Assembler
- Electrical and Electronic Assembler
Skill level: 5
Main tasks
- Interprets work orders, specifications, diagrams and drawings to determine assembly instructions and materials needed
- Gathers, organises and aligns parts and components for assembly, and bolts, screws or rivets components together
- Assembles components and subassemblies, either by hand or by using power tools, soldering or micro-welding equipment
- Checks that sub-assemblies are securely connected and meet the required specifications for further assembly in a production line
- Identifies and resolves any issues or defects in the assembly process