O*NET-SOC 53-7064.00

Packers and Packagers, Hand

Pack or package by hand a wide variety of products and materials.

Preparation

ItemValue
Preparation zoneZone 2 – Some preparation needed
What O*NET says the zone requiresSome previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed
Broad occupation in O*NETTrue (Yes)
Skills listed for this occupation6
Abilities listed for this occupation6
Tasks listed for this occupation5
Interest scores given for this occupation6

Skills

The 6 skills with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

SkillO*NET elementImportanceDate
Monitoring2.A.2.d3.008/2020
Active Listening2.A.1.b2.7508/2020
Critical Thinking2.A.2.a2.7508/2020
Coordination2.B.1.b2.6208/2020
Reading Comprehension2.A.1.a2.6208/2020
Speaking2.A.1.d2.6208/2020

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Abilities

The 6 abilities with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

AbilityO*NET elementImportanceDate
Near Vision1.A.4.a.13.2508/2020
Problem Sensitivity1.A.1.b.33.1208/2020
Trunk Strength1.A.3.a.43.1208/2020
Manual Dexterity1.A.2.a.23.008/2020
Multilimb Coordination1.A.2.b.23.008/2020
Oral Comprehension1.A.1.a.13.008/2020

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Tasks

The tasks O*NET records for this occupation, with the type, respondent count and date each record carries.

TaskTypeIncumbents respondingDate
Examine and inspect containers, materials, or products to ensure that product quality and packing specifications are met.Core7208/2020
Measure, weigh, and count products and materials.Core7408/2020
Record product, packaging, and order information on specified forms and records.Core7308/2020
Seal containers or materials, using glues, fasteners, nails, and hand tools.Core7208/2020
Assemble, line, and pad cartons, crates, and containers, using hand tools.Core7108/2020

Work interests

The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.

InterestScoreDate
Conventional5.6611/2023
Realistic5.5211/2023
Enterprising2.4611/2023
Investigative1.4411/2023
Social1.3911/2023
Artistic1.3211/2023

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Source: O*NET 29.1 Database (Occupation Data, Job Zones, Skills, Abilities, Task Statements, Interests), U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Data fetched 2026-10-31. See about and sources.