A Packer is a worker who prepares products for shipping. They make sure that items are packed safely and securely, labeled correctly, and ready to be sent to customers, retailers, or distributors.

What Does a Packer Do?

• Select and pack products based on customer orders or shipping instructions.
• Inspect items for damage or defects before packing.
• Use packaging materials like boxes, bubble wrap, foam, tape, etc.
• Label packages correctly with shipping and tracking info.
• Seal and stack boxes for transport.
• Sometimes help with loading/unloading trucks or containers.
• Keep the work area clean and organized.

Tools and Equipment

• Tape dispensers
• Box cutters
• Label printers
• Scales (to weigh packages)
• Barcode scanners
• Sometimes pallet jacks or forklifts (with certification)

Skills Needed

• Attention to detail – accuracy is important to avoid wrong shipments.
• Speed and efficiency – especially in fast-paced warehouses.
• Basic math and reading skills (to read orders and measurements).
• Physical stamina – some lifting, standing for long hours.
• Teamwork and sometimes basic computer skills (for inventory systems).

Safety and Certifications

• Must know how to handle refrigerants (like R-22, R-410A) safely.
• In many places, technicians need EPA Where Do Packers Work?
• Warehouses
• Manufacturing plants
• Fulfillment centers
• Food processing units
• Export/import companies
• Retail distribution centers Certification or local equivalents.
• Protective gear includes gloves, goggles, and sometimes respirators.

Career Path

• Entry-level role with opportunities to move up to:
  • Warehouse supervisor
  • Inventory controller
  • Shipping/receiving clerk
  • Forklift operator
  • Or into logistics/supply chain roles with further training