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Job Description


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

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Job Requirements


	Experience: No previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, a person can become a general office clerk even if he/she has never worked in an office before.

	Education: These occupations may require a high school diploma or GED certificate. Some may require a formal training course to obtain a license.

	Training: Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few days to a few months of training. Usually, an experienced worker could show you how to do the job.

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Significant Points


	(Abstract from Career Articles)

	Material Moving Occupations

Job openings should be numerous because the occupation is very large and turnover is relatively high. Most jobs require little work experience or training. Pay is low, and the seasonal nature of the work may reduce earnings.
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Top Ten Industries

U.S. National Figures.

Packers and packagers, hand
Grocery Stores	178,760
Employment Services	138,980
Warehousing and Storage	50,940
Plastics Product Manufacturing	27,960
Grocery and Related Product Merchant Wholesalers	21,480
Animal Slaughtering and Processing	18,680
Bakeries and Tortilla Manufacturing	17,020
Other Support Services	14,810
Other Food Manufacturing	11,090
Miscellaneous Nondurable Goods Merchant Wholesalers	10,040

Career Video

Title: "Packers and Packagers, Hand"

Duration: 00:53

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Salaries

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