Overview
- Pack products into containers
- Check products on the production line for quality
- Keep machines supplied with packaging materials and labels
- Report machine faults
- Adjust machine settings
- Move goods to storage areas
Organisations
Chunk of Devon (Ottery St Mary), 2 Sisters Food Group (Cullompton), Commbe Fisheries (Barnstaple) and Mars Wrigley (Plymouth).
Workplace
You could work in a factory.
Your working environment may be hot, noisy and cool.
You may need to wear protective clothing.
Working Hours
Normally 41 – 43 Hours Per Week.
Salary
£12,500-£22,000.
Qualifications
You can do a Level 2 Award in Packaging Technology or Sustainable Packaging Technology. This can teach you some of the skills and knowledge you need in this job.
You’ll usually need 2 or more GCSEs at grades 9 to 3 (A* to D), or equivalent, for a Level 2 course.