Packer
Packers are responsible for the proper packing and preparation of products or goods for transport. They are also responsible for adding appropriate labels and markings to the packages. Packers can also participate in warehouse management and product inventory. Packers often work for industry, warehouses, postal services, and logistics companies. The profession requires care, swiftness, and the ability to carry out routine work.
Industry, commerce, logistics, and HR companies.
The packer is required to master the packing process manually or to know how to use the packing machine. The packer must be familiar with the products, especially when there are several different types of products to be packed. The profession requires care, speed, and finger dexterity when packing manually.
Accuracy is needed for making various markings. Packing involves performing repetitive tasks.
Sufficient physical fitness is required if the items or packages to be packed are heavy. A dust allergy may be a hindrance to working in the profession.
- packaging processes
- types of packaging materials
Packers are usually trained for the work at the workplace.
Median salary
2319 €/mo
Private sector
2319 €/mo
The data is based on the median income, meaning the amount of salary which is the middle of the salary amounts arranged in order of magnitude.
Source: Statistics Finland's structural statistics on wages and salaries
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