Career Profile
Packaging & Filling Machine Operators & Tenders
Packaging & Filling Machine Operators operate or tend machines to prepare industrial or consumer products for storage or shipment.
General Information
Operate or tend machines to prepare industrial or consumer products for storage or shipment. Includes cannery workers who pack food products.
Important Work Activities
- Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
- Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
- Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
- Handling and Moving Objects
- Getting Information
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Packaging & Filling Machine Operators & Tenders
Occupational Outlook
For the Rural Capital Area
Job Opportunities
Over the next five years, an average of 74 openings per year are projected for Packaging & Filling Machine Operators & Tenders.
Employment Change
Employment for Packaging & Filling Machine Operators & Tenders is forecasted to increase on par with the regional average by 13.2% between 2023 and 2028.
Earnings Potential
An average worker in this occupation is paid $14.81/hour. Entry level workers are paid $12.20, while experienced workers are paid $17.21. The median wage is below average regional wages across occupations.
Local Employment Opportunities
There are 478 Packaging & Filling Machine Operators & Tenders in the RCA region. By 2028 this number could reach 541.
Top Employing Industries, Locally
The top industries employing Packaging & Filling Machine Operators & Tenders are Beverage Manufacturing, Other Food Manufacturing, and Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing.
Knowledge Areas
The top most significant knowledge categories for Packaging & Filling Machine Operators & Tenders include Production and Processing, Mechanical, and Public Safety and Security.
Educational Attainment Patterns
The most common level of education for Packaging & Filling Machine Operators & Tenders is HS diploma or less. 2% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree.