Packers and Packagers, Hand

Job Zone

Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed

Usually requires a high school diploma or GED, though some occupations may not.

Job Zones group occupations into one of five categories based on the education, experience, and training typically needed to perform them.

Tasks

Specific duties and responsibilities regularly performed in this occupation.

Examine and inspect containers, materials, or products to ensure that product quality and packing specifications are met.88
Measure, weigh, and count products and materials.85
Remove completed or defective products or materials, placing them on moving equipment, such as conveyors, or in specified areas, such as loading docks.82
Record product, packaging, and order information on specified forms and records.81
Seal containers or materials, using glues, fasteners, nails, and hand tools.81
Assemble, line, and pad cartons, crates, and containers, using hand tools.77
Obtain, move, and sort products, materials, containers, and orders, using hand tools.77
Place or pour products or materials into containers, using hand tools and equipment, or fill containers from spouts or chutes.76
Mark and label containers, container tags, or products, using marking tools.75
Load materials and products into package processing equipment.74
Transport packages to customers' vehicles.72
Clean containers, materials, supplies, or work areas, using cleaning solutions and hand tools.71

Skills

Developed capacities that facilitate learning or the more rapid acquisition of knowledge.

Monitoring50
Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Active Listening44
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Critical Thinking44
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
Coordination41
Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
Reading Comprehension41
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
Speaking41
Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Judgment and Decision Making31
Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Quality Control Analysis31
Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
Time Management31
Managing one's own time and the time of others.
Active Learning28
Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
Operations Monitoring28
Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
Service Orientation28
Actively looking for ways to help people.

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Social Perceptiveness28
Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
Complex Problem Solving25
Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
Learning Strategies25
Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
Mathematics25
Using mathematics to solve problems.
Operation and Control25
Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
Writing25
Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Instructing22
Teaching others how to do something.
Systems Analysis22
Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
Systems Evaluation22
Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system.
Management of Personnel Resources19
Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.
Troubleshooting19
Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
Equipment Selection16
Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
Negotiation16
Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
Persuasion16
Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
Management of Material Resources13
Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materials needed to do certain work.
Equipment Maintenance10
Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
Programming10
Writing computer programs for various purposes.
Management of Financial Resources6
Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for these expenditures.
Repairing6
Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
Operations Analysis3
Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
Technology Design3
Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
Installation0
Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
Science0
Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

Knowledge

Organized sets of principles and facts that apply in general domains.

Production and Processing74
Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
Customer and Personal Service55
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
English Language50
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, and rules of composition and grammar.
Administrative45
Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and workplace terminology.
Mathematics43
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
Public Safety and Security43
Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
Mechanical41
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Computers and Electronics39
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
Chemistry36
Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.
Transportation34
Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits.
Building and Construction33
Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.
Engineering and Technology32
Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.

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Education and Training29
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
Design28
Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
Administration and Management27
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
Personnel and Human Resources26
Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.
Food Production24
Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food products (both plant and animal) for consumption, including storage/handling techniques.
Law and Government22
Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
Psychology22
Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
Sales and Marketing22
Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.
Telecommunications21
Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems.
Economics and Accounting20
Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking, and the analysis and reporting of financial data.
Foreign Language19
Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition and grammar, and pronunciation.
Communications and Media18
Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.
Physics18
Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic and sub-atomic structures and processes.
History and Archeology17
Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civilizations and cultures.
Sociology and Anthropology17
Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures, and their history and origins.
Medicine and Dentistry16
Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.
Geography13
Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, and air masses, including their physical characteristics, locations, interrelationships, and distribution of plant, animal, and human life.
Philosophy and Theology13
Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their basic principles, values, ethics, ways of thinking, customs, practices, and their impact on human culture.
Fine Arts12
Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform works of music, dance, visual arts, drama, and sculpture.
Therapy and Counseling12
Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance.
Biology10
Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.

Abilities

Enduring attributes of the individual that influence performance.

Near Vision56
The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
Problem Sensitivity53
The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem.
Trunk Strength53
The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without "giving out" or fatiguing.
Manual Dexterity50
The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
Multilimb Coordination50
The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the whole body is in motion.
Oral Comprehension50
The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
Speech Recognition50
The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
Static Strength50
The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
Oral Expression47
The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
Arm-Hand Steadiness44
The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
Extent Flexibility44
The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
Finger Dexterity44
The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.

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Information Ordering44
The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
Selective Attention44
The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
Deductive Reasoning41
The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
Speech Clarity41
The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
Depth Perception38
The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you, or to judge the distance between you and an object.
Dynamic Strength38
The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This involves muscular endurance and resistance to muscle fatigue.
Inductive Reasoning38
The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
Stamina38
The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getting winded or out of breath.
Category Flexibility35
The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.
Control Precision35
The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
Perceptual Speed35
The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among sets of letters, numbers, objects, pictures, or patterns. The things to be compared may be presented at the same time or one after the other. This ability also includes comparing a presented object with a remembered object.
Visualization31
The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged.
Auditory Attention28
The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distracting sounds.
Far Vision28
The ability to see details at a distance.
Flexibility of Closure28
The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or sound) that is hidden in other distracting material.
Rate Control28
The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in anticipation of changes in the speed and/or direction of a moving object or scene.
Visual Color Discrimination28
The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness.
Wrist-Finger Speed28
The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists.
Written Comprehension28
The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
Gross Body Coordination25
The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together when the whole body is in motion.
Mathematical Reasoning25
The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem.
Memorization25
The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and procedures.
Number Facility25
The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
Reaction Time25
The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sound, light, picture) when it appears.
Speed of Closure25
The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into meaningful patterns.
Speed of Limb Movement25
The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
Written Expression25
The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
Fluency of Ideas22
The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas is important, not their quality, correctness, or creativity).
Gross Body Equilibrium22
The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unstable position.
Hearing Sensitivity22
The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch and loudness.
Response Orientation22
The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two or more different signals (lights, sounds, pictures). It includes the speed with which the correct response is started with the hand, foot, or other body part.
Spatial Orientation22
The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know where other objects are in relation to you.
Time Sharing22
The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of information (such as speech, sounds, touch, or other sources).
Peripheral Vision19
The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes are looking ahead.
Originality16
The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situation, or to develop creative ways to solve a problem.
Dynamic Flexibility13
The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with your body, arms, and/or legs.
Glare Sensitivity13
The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
Night Vision13
The ability to see under low-light conditions.
Sound Localization13
The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.
Explosive Strength10
The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping or sprinting), or to throw an object.

Work Activities

General types of job behaviors occurring on multiple jobs.

Getting Information91
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Handling and Moving Objects83
Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials82
Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events80
Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings80
Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
Making Decisions and Solving Problems67
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates66
Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
Training and Teaching Others65
Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships63
Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information63
Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
Coaching and Developing Others61
Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
Performing General Physical Activities61
Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.

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Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge61
Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
Analyzing Data or Information59
Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
Assisting and Caring for Others59
Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.
Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People57
Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
Controlling Machines and Processes56
Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work56
Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others55
Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
Developing and Building Teams55
Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards54
Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment53
Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others49
Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
Processing Information49
Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
Developing Objectives and Strategies48
Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates47
Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others47
Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.
Documenting/Recording Information46
Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment44
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.
Working with Computers44
Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment43
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.
Scheduling Work and Activities43
Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
Thinking Creatively43
Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
Providing Consultation and Advice to Others41
Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.
Performing Administrative Activities40
Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.
Monitoring and Controlling Resources39
Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
Communicating with People Outside the Organization38
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.
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment38
Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or watercraft.
Selling or Influencing Others35
Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public33
Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.
Staffing Organizational Units32
Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organization.

Work Styles

Personal characteristics that can affect how well someone performs a job.

Attention to Detail70
A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
Dependability69
A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related obligations.
Cautiousness39
A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related decisions or doing work.
Integrity23
A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
Cooperation17
A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
Stress Tolerance17
A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
Perseverance16
A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in the face of difficult circumstances or obstacles at work.
Achievement Orientation10
A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, set high work-related standards, and exert high effort toward meeting those goals and standards.
Self-Control3
A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in response to criticism or difficult situations at work.
Self-Confidence1
A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control one's work-related outcomes.
Sincerity1
A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, without concern for personal gain or self-interest.

Interests (RIASEC)

Holland's six occupational interest types (RIASEC) this work tends to attract.

Realistic77
Work involves designing, building, or repairing of equipment, materials, or structures, engaging in physical activity, or working outdoors. Realistic occupations are often associated with engineering, mechanics and electronics, construction, woodworking, transportation, machine operation, agriculture, animal services, physical or manual labor, athletics, or protective services.
Conventional74
Work involves following procedures and regulations to organize information or data, typically in a business setting. Conventional occupations are often associated with office work, accounting, mathematics/statistics, information technology, finance, or human resources.
Enterprising21
Work involves managing, negotiating, marketing, or selling, typically in a business setting, or leading or advising people in political and legal situations. Enterprising occupations are often associated with business initiatives, sales, marketing/advertising, finance, management/administration, professional advising, public speaking, politics, or law.
Artistic8
Work involves creating original visual artwork, performances, written works, food, or music for a variety of media, or applying artistic principles to the design of various objects and materials. Artistic occupations are often associated with visual arts, applied arts and design, performing arts, music, creative writing, media, or culinary art.
Social7
Work involves helping, teaching, advising, assisting, or providing service to others. Social occupations are often associated with social, health care, personal service, teaching/education, or religious activities.
Investigative6
Work involves studying and researching non-living objects, living organisms, disease or other forms of impairment, or human behavior. Investigative occupations are often associated with physical, life, medical, or social sciences, and can be found in the fields of humanities, mathematics/statistics, information technology, or health care service.

Work Context

Physical and social factors that influence the nature of work.

Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams
- Every day71%
- Once a week or more but not every day23%
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
- Every day82%
- Never12%
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
- Extremely important52%
- Very important29%
- Important19%
Contact With Others
- Constant contact with others65%
- Contact with others about half the time19%
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
- Every day80%
- Never16%
Spend Time Standing
- Continually or almost continually54%
- More than half the time19%
- About half the time27%
Time Pressure
- Every day47%
- Once a week or more but not every day44%
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
- Continually or almost continually57%
- More than half the time11%
- About half the time20%
Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team
- Extremely important47%
- Very important25%
- Important15%
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
- Extremely important41%
- Very important22%
- Important28%
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
- Continually or almost continually55%
- Less than half the time28%
Exposed to Contaminants
- Every day57%
- Never27%

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Coordinate or Lead Others in Accomplishing Work Activities
- Extremely important27%
- Very important35%
- Important20%
- Fairly important13%
Frequency of Decision Making
- Every day47%
- Once a week or more but not every day16%
- Never20%
Health and Safety of Other Workers
- Very high responsibility36%
- High responsibility21%
- Moderate responsibility20%
- Limited responsibility19%
Work Outcomes and Results of Other Workers
- Very high responsibility36%
- High responsibility30%
- Moderate responsibility13%
- No responsibility20%
Duration of Typical Work Week
- More than 40 hours25%
- 40 hours75%
Determine Tasks, Priorities and Goals
- A lot of freedom12%
- Some freedom44%
- Limited freedom25%
- No freedom13%
Spend Time Bending or Twisting Your Body
- Continually or almost continually23%
- More than half the time27%
- About half the time16%
- Less than half the time26%
E-Mail
- Every day19%
- Once a week or more but not every day50%
- Never28%
Exposed to Sounds, Noise Levels that are Distracting or Uncomfortable
- Every day40%
- Once a week or more but not every day20%
- Never29%
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
- Very important results35%
- Moderate results30%
- No results20%
Physical Proximity
- Moderately close (at arm's length)55%
- Slightly close (e.g., shared office)28%
- I work with others but not closely (e.g., private office)11%
Freedom to Make Decisions
- A lot of freedom12%
- Some freedom30%
- Limited freedom33%
- Very little freedom20%
Spend Time Walking or Running
- Continually or almost continually17%
- More than half the time22%
- About half the time28%
- Less than half the time33%
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
- Every day44%
- Once a week or more but not every day12%
- Never44%
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
- Every day38%
- Never42%
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
- Extremely important32%
- Very important11%
- Important15%
- Fairly important11%
- Not important at all30%
Telephone Conversations
- Every day25%
- Once a week or more but not every day21%
- Once a month or more but not every week15%
- Once a year or more but not every month12%
- Never27%
Exposed to Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
- Every day21%
- Once a week or more but not every day24%
- Once a year or more but not every month26%
- Never21%
Level of Competition
- Highly competitive21%
- Slightly competitive16%
Deal With External Customers or the Public in General
- Very important21%
- Important25%
- Fairly important14%
- Not important at all29%
Consequence of Error
- Serious23%
- Fairly serious32%
- Not serious at all24%
Written Letters and Memos
- Every day20%
- Once a week or more but not every day11%
- Never50%
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
- Every day19%
- Once a month or more but not every week16%
- Once a year or more but not every month22%
- Never42%
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
- More than half the time17%
- Less than half the time40%
- Never29%
Dealing With Unpleasant, Angry, or Discourteous People
- Once a week or more but not every day13%
- Once a month or more but not every week16%
- Once a year or more but not every month27%
- Never38%
Degree of Automation
- Moderately automated30%
- Slightly automated14%
- Not at all automated46%
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
- Once a week or more but not every day12%
- Never62%
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
- Every day19%
- Never68%
Conflict Situations
- Once a month or more but not every week17%
- Once a year or more but not every month41%
- Never36%
In an Open Vehicle or Operating Equipment
- Once a year or more but not every month22%
- Never54%
Outdoors, Exposed to All Weather Conditions
- Every day11%
- Never65%
Spend Time Sitting
- About half the time21%
- Less than half the time20%
- Never50%
Exposed to Disease or Infections
- Every day18%
- Never76%
Exposed to Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting Conditions
- Never73%
Exposed to High Places
- Once a month or more but not every week26%
- Never62%
Public Speaking
- Once a month or more but not every week18%
- Once a year or more but not every month31%
- Never47%
Work Schedules
- Irregular (changes with weather conditions, production demands, or contract duration)28%
- Regular (established routine, set schedule)67%
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
- Less than half the time55%
- Never39%
Exposed to Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
- Once a month or more but not every week25%
- Once a year or more but not every month13%
- Never61%
Dealing with Violent or Physically Aggressive People
- Once a year or more but not every month19%
- Never67%
Outdoors, Under Cover
- Never74%
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
- Never83%
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Operate Enclosed Equipment
- Once a year or more but not every month13%
- Never73%
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
- Less than half the time22%
- Never77%
Exposed to Radiation
- Never94%

Typical Education Levels Reported

Education levels O*NET survey respondents in this occupation most often reported having.

High school diploma or equivalent
Less than high school diploma
Some college, no degree

Technology Skills

Specific software and technology tools commonly used on the job.

Spreadsheet software
Microsoft Excel
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
SAP software
Office suite software
Microsoft Office software
Word processing software
Microsoft Word
Computer aided design CAD software
Autodesk AutoCAD
Inventory management software
Inventory tracking software

Professional Associations

Organizations related to this occupation, such as industry and licensing bodies.

Related Occupations

Occupations that call for similar work and worker requirements.

Detailed Work Activities

More specific, granular versions of the Work Activities above.

Inspect cargo to ensure it is properly loaded or secured.
Inspect work to ensure standards are met.
Measure product or material dimensions.
Weigh materials to ensure compliance with specifications.
Move materials, equipment, or supplies.
Remove debris or damaged materials.
Set up material handling gear or equipment, such as rigging, packaging, or temporary structures.
Record details of deliveries or shipments.
Sort materials or objects for processing or transport.
Load materials into equipment for processing.
Mark materials or objects for identification.
Clean facilities or work areas.

This page incorporates information from O*NET Web Services by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA).

Based on federal labor and demographic data. Data source & methodology