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Careers / Packers and Packagers, Hand |
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| Summary Description |
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Pack or package by hand a wide variety of products and materials. |
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| Sample Job Titles |
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Agricultural Produce Packer |
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2. |
Ampoule Sealer |
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3. |
Apple Packing Header |
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4. |
Bag Filler |
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5. |
Bag Loader |
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6. |
Bag Sealer |
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Bagger |
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Band Shover |
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Bandoleer Packer |
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10. |
Barrel Filler |
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11. |
Batt Packer |
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12. |
Bin Filler |
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13. |
Binder and Wrapper Packer |
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14. |
Blueprint Trimmer |
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Book Packer |
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Bottling Line Attendant |
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Box Order Person |
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Box Packer |
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Boxer |
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20. |
Bulb Packer |
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21. |
Bulk Filler |
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22. |
Bulker |
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23. |
Bundle Packer |
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24. |
Bundle Person |
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25. |
Bundle Tier |
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26. |
Bundle Wrapper |
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27. |
Bundler |
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28. |
Burlap Roll Coverer |
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29. |
Burlapper |
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30. |
Butcherette |
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31. |
Butter Wrapper |
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32. |
Caddy Packer |
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33. |
Cake Icer and Packer |
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34. |
Cake Wrapper |
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35. |
Can Top Setter |
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36. |
Candy Packer |
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37. |
Card Boxer |
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38. |
Carrier Packer |
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39. |
Carton Wrapper |
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40. |
Case Filler |
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41. |
Case Folder |
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42. |
Case Liner |
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43. |
Case Packer |
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44. |
Case Sealer |
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45. |
Caser |
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46. |
Cellophane Worker |
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47. |
Cellophaner |
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48. |
Checker and Packer |
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49. |
Cheese Wrapper |
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50. |
Cigar Packer |
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51. |
Cigar Wrapper |
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52. |
Citrus Fruit Packer |
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53. |
Cloth Bolt Bander |
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54. |
Cloth Packer |
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55. |
Consolidator |
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56. |
Container Filler |
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57. |
Cooky Packer |
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58. |
Core Loader |
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59. |
Cotton Tier |
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60. |
Courtesy Clerk |
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61. |
Crate Liner |
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62. |
Crater |
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63. |
Crater and Packer |
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64. |
Crucible Packer |
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65. |
Cube Machine Tender |
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66. |
Curing Pickling Packer |
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67. |
Dental Floss Packer |
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68. |
Egg Caser |
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69. |
Egg Crater |
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70. |
Egg Packer |
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71. |
Electric Blanket Packer |
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72. |
Export Packer |
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73. |
Fancy Packer |
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74. |
Fish Egg Packer |
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75. |
Fish Packer |
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76. |
Floor Worker |
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77. |
Floorperson |
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78. |
Foil Wrapper |
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79. |
Food Handler |
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80. |
Food Packer |
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81. |
Fruit Packer |
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82. |
Furniture Crater |
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83. |
Furniture Packer |
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84. |
Gift Basket Packer |
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85. |
Gift Packer |
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86. |
Gift Wrapper |
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87. |
Glove Wrapper |
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88. |
Gold Leaf Laborer |
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Grain Packer |
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90. |
Grain Sacker |
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91. |
Greens Tier |
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92. |
Grocery Bagger |
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93. |
Grocery Packer |
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94. |
Grocery Store Bagger |
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Grocery Store Courtesy Clerk |
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96. |
Hand Bander |
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97. |
Hand Packager |
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Hand Packer |
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Hand Packer/Packager |
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100. |
Hand Plug Shaper |
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101. |
Hand Singer |
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102. |
Handkerchief Folder |
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103. |
Handkerchief Sample Clerk |
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104. |
Heel Packer |
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105. |
Hogshead Filler |
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106. |
Hosiery Bagger |
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107. |
Icer |
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108. |
Inserter |
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Inspector Packer |
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110. |
Inspector-Packer |
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111. |
Issue Clerk |
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112. |
Jack Prizer |
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113. |
Kit Assembler |
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114. |
Knockdown Man |
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115. |
Knockdown Worker |
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116. |
Laborer |
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117. |
Line Out Man |
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118. |
Line Out Worker |
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119. |
Linen Folder |
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120. |
Linen Supply Load-Builder |
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121. |
Linker |
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122. |
Load Builder |
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123. |
Locker Plant Attendant |
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124. |
Machine Operator |
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125. |
Machine Pack Assembler |
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126. |
Material Handler |
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127. |
Meat Packager |
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128. |
Meat Packer |
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129. |
Meat Wrapper |
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130. |
Mini Shifter |
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131. |
Mophead Trimmer and Wrapper |
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132. |
Nip Wrapper |
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133. |
Nuts and Bolts Assembler |
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134. |
Olive Packer |
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Operator |
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Order Packer |
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Order Packer or Packager |
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138. |
Order Picker |
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139. |
Pack Out Operator |
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140. |
Package Liner |
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141. |
Package Maker |
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142. |
Package Sealer |
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143. |
Package Wrapper |
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144. |
Packager |
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145. |
Packager or Packer and Weigher |
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146. |
Packer |
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147. |
Packer and Carry Out |
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148. |
Packer Fuser |
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149. |
Packer-Fuser |
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150. |
Packing Clerk |
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Packing Line Worker |
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152. |
Packing Room Worker |
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153. |
Palletizer |
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154. |
Paper Pattern Folder |
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155. |
Parcel Wrapper |
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156. |
Pastry Wrapper |
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157. |
Picker and Packer |
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158. |
Pill Packer |
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159. |
Plastic Bubble Packer |
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160. |
Poultry Dressing Worker |
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161. |
Poultry Packer |
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162. |
Pretzel Packer |
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163. |
Primer Boxer |
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164. |
Prizer |
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165. |
Prizer Hand |
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166. |
Produce Wrapper |
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167. |
Repack Room Worker |
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168. |
Repacker |
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Rope Tier |
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Rosin Barrel Filler |
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Sacker |
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172. |
Sample Wrapper |
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Sampler |
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Sandwich Wrapper |
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Sausage Linker |
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Sausage Stringer |
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Sausage Wrapper |
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Seed Packer |
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Selector Packer |
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180. |
Shake Packer |
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181. |
Shallot Packer |
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182. |
Shingle Packer |
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183. |
Shingle Weaver |
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184. |
Shipping Clerk |
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185. |
Shipping Clerk, Crating |
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Shipping Clerk, Packing |
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Shoe Packer |
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Shot Bagger |
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Shrimp Packer |
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190. |
Singer |
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191. |
Snuff Box Finisher |
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Table Worker, Packager |
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Tie Up Worker |
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194. |
Tier |
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195. |
Timber Packer |
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Tobacco Prizer |
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Toy Packer |
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Tube Wrapper |
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199. |
Utility Bagger |
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Utility Technician |
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Vegetable Packer |
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Warehouse Worker |
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Wiener Packer |
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204. |
Wool Sacker |
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Wrapper |
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206. |
Wrapper Off |
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207. |
Wrapping Clerk |
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208. |
Yarn Packer |
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209. |
Yarn Wrapper |
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| Job Tasks |
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Record product, packaging, and order information on specified forms and records.
- Record details of deliveries or shipments.
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Examine and inspect containers, materials, and products to ensure that packing specifications are met.
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Measure, weigh, and count products and materials.
- Measure product or material dimensions.
- Weigh materials to ensure compliance with specifications.
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Mark and label containers, container tags, or products, using marking tools.
- Mark materials or objects for identification.
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Load materials and products into package processing equipment.
- Load materials into equipment for processing.
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Place or pour products or materials into containers, using hand tools and equipment, or fill containers from spouts or chutes.
- Load materials into equipment for processing.
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Clean containers, materials, supplies, or work areas, using cleaning solutions and hand tools.
- Clean facilities or work areas.
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Remove completed or defective products or materials, placing them on moving equipment such as conveyors or in specified areas such as loading docks.
- Remove debris or damaged materials.
- Move materials, equipment, or supplies.
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Transport packages to customers' vehicles.
- Move materials, equipment, or supplies.
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Assemble, line, and pad cartons, crates, and containers, using hand tools.
- Set up material handling gear or equipment, such as rigging, packaging, or temporary structures.
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Obtain, move, and sort products, materials, containers, and orders, using hand tools.
- Sort materials or objects for processing or transport.
- Move materials, equipment, or supplies.
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Seal containers or materials, using glues, fasteners, nails, and hand tools.
- Set up material handling gear or equipment, such as rigging, packaging, or temporary structures.
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| Work Activities |
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| Getting Information —
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources. |
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| Performing General Physical Activities —
Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials. |
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| Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates —
Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person. |
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| Handling and Moving Objects —
Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things. |
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| Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships —
Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time. |
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| Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings —
Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems. |
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| Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events —
Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events. |
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| Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material —
Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects. |
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| Training and Teaching Others —
Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others. |
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| Controlling Machines and Processes —
Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles). |
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| Assisting and Caring for Others —
Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients. |
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| Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work —
Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work. |
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| Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others —
Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks. |
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| Processing Information —
Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data. |
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| Making Decisions and Solving Problems —
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems. |
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| Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People —
Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people. |
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| Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards —
Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards. |
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| Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment —
Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft. |
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| Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge —
Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job. |
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| Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others —
Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others. |
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| Coaching and Developing Others —
Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills. |
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| Developing and Building Teams —
Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members. |
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| Thinking Creatively —
Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions. |
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| Performing for or Working Directly with the Public —
Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests. |
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| Scheduling Work and Activities —
Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others. |
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| Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others —
Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used. |
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| Developing Objectives and Strategies —
Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them. |
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| Documenting/Recording Information —
Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form. |
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| Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information —
Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity. |
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| Communicating with Persons Outside Organization —
Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail. |
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| Interacting With Computers —
Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information. |
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| Analyzing Data or Information —
Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts. |
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| Provide Consultation and Advice to Others —
Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics. |
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| Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates —
Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance. |
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| Monitoring and Controlling Resources —
Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money. |
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| Selling or Influencing Others —
Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions. |
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| Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment —
Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles. |
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| Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment —
Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles. |
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| Performing Administrative Activities —
Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork. |
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| Staffing Organizational Units —
Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organization. |
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| Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment —
Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to tell others about how devices, parts, equipment, or structures are to be fabricated, constructed, assembled, modified, maintained, or used. |
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| Interesting Fact |
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| Before 1863, postal service in the United States was free. |
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