How do they match: Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders

  • Clean and remove damaged or otherwise inferior materials to prepare raw products for processing.
  • Clean, oil, and make minor adjustments or repairs to machinery and equipment, such as opening valves or setting guides.
  • Inspect and remove defective products and packaging material.
  • Stack finished packaged items, or wrap protective material around each item, and pack the items in cartons or containers.
  • Stock and sort product for packaging or filling machine operation, and replenish packaging supplies, such as wrapping paper, plastic sheet, boxes, cartons, glue, ink, or labels.
  • Stop or reset machines when malfunctions occur, clear machine jams, and report malfunctions to a supervisor.
  • Supply materials to spindles, conveyors, hoppers, or other feeding devices and unload packaged product.

  • Repair production equipment or tools.
  • Clean materials to prepare them for production.
  • Feed materials or products into or through equipment.
  • Maintain inventories of materials, equipment, or products.
  • Notify others of equipment repair or maintenance needs.
  • Prepare materials for processing.
  • Sort materials or products for processing, storing, shipping, or grading.