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Unit Group

8321 Packers

OSCA - Occupation Standard Classification for Australia
Reference period
2024, Version 1.0

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
Occupation

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
Occupation

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
Occupation

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
Occupation

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
Occupation

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