Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders
SOC Code: 51-9111 Job Zone 2: Some Preparation Needed
Operate or tend machines to prepare industrial or consumer products for storage or shipment. Includes cannery workers who pack food products.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trenton-Princeton, NJ | $36,234 | $48,256 | $60,299 | $72,322 |
| Fort Collins-Loveland, CO | $42,682 | $52,562 | $62,421 | $72,301 |
| Manchester-Nashua, NH | $37,731 | $49,192 | $60,632 | $72,093 |
| Northeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area | $38,563 | $49,670 | $60,757 | $71,864 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $38,189 | $48,838 | $59,509 | $70,158 |
| Battle Creek, MI | $36,379 | $46,467 | $56,555 | $66,643 |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $33,030 | $44,075 | $55,141 | $66,186 |
| Syracuse, NY | $35,090 | $45,032 | $54,974 | $64,917 |
| Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area | $35,464 | $45,198 | $54,912 | $64,646 |
| Modesto, CA | $39,728 | $47,965 | $56,222 | $64,459 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Operations Monitoring | 3.2 | |
| Monitoring | 3.1 | |
| Operation and Control | 3.0 | |
| Active Listening | 3.0 | |
| Coordination | 3.0 | |
| Equipment Maintenance | 2.9 | |
| Reading Comprehension | 2.9 | |
| Critical Thinking | 2.9 | |
| Quality Control Analysis | 2.9 | |
| Social Perceptiveness | 2.9 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Production and Processing | 3.8 |
| Mechanical | 3.5 |
| Public Safety and Security | 3.2 |
| Education and Training | 3.2 |
| English Language | 3.2 |
| Mathematics | 3.1 |
| Customer and Personal Service | 3.1 |
| Administration and Management | 2.7 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| High school diploma | 79.7% |
| Less than high school | 17.3% |
| Associate's degree | 2.2% |
Typical Tasks
- Observe machine operations to ensure quality and conformity of filled or packaged products to standards.
- Adjust machine components and machine tension and pressure according to size or processing angle of product.
- Tend or operate machine that packages product.
- Remove finished packaged items from machine and separate rejected items.
- Regulate machine flow, speed, or temperature.
- Stop or reset machines when malfunctions occur, clear machine jams, and report malfunctions to a supervisor.
- Secure finished packaged items by hand tying, sewing, gluing, stapling, or attaching fastener.
- 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.
Technology Skills
Green = Hot Technology in demand
Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office software Microsoft Outlook Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Word SAP software Email software Enterprise resource planning ERP software Label printing software Spreadsheet software Word processing software
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