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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	171,440
Employment Services	110,990
Warehousing and Storage	43,830
Plastics Product Manufacturing	24,920
Grocery and Related Product Merchant Wholesalers	21,370
Animal Slaughtering and Processing	18,370
Support Activities for Crop Production	17,720
Bakeries and Tortilla Manufacturing	16,360
Other Support Services	13,200
Electronic Shopping and Mail-Order Houses	10,330

Career Video

Title: "Packers and Packagers, Hand"

Duration: 00:53

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Salaries

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