Project
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Career Overview
What They Do
Source: MyNextMove.org & JobHero.com
Food Packagers, pack or package by hand a wide variety of products and materials, including things like meat, fish, vegetables, fruit, pre-cooked meats and drinks.
Job Duties
Source: MyNextMove.org & ONetOnline.org
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Examine and inspect containers, materials, or products to ensure that product quality and packing specifications are met
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Measure, weigh, and count products and materials
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Record product, packaging, and order information on specified forms and records
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Seal containers or materials, using glues, fasteners, nails, and hand tools
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Assemble, line, and pad cartons, crates, and containers, using hand tools
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Move materials, equipment, or supplies
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Sort materials or objects for processing
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Load materials into equipment for processing
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Mark materials or objects for identification
Job Earnings
Source: MyNextMove.org & Bureau of Labor Statistics (**2019 Median Annual Salary)
$26,020 per year
$12.51 per hour
Education/Training Requirements
Source: MyNextMove.org & ONetOnline.org
Food packaging positions typically require a high school diploma or a General Education Development (GED) certificate.
Job Outlook & Growth
Source: MyNextMove.org
While food packaging careers nation wide are projected to decline by 4% from 2018 - 2028, in New York State food packaging careers are projected to grow 6% from 2016-2026. The projected job openings in food packaging in NYS are 4,510 annually.
Career Pathway
Ways to Start Preparing for Your Future Career TODAY!
Middle & High School Opportunities
Source: MyNextMove.org & ACCES.NYSED.gov
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Classes to Take:
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Agricultural classes
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Family & Consumer Science
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Manufacturing Process
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Clubs/Extracurricular Activities:
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Culinary Camp (Summer Day Camp, Grades 6-9)
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Local BOCES/Career & Technical Education Programs
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Genesee Valley BOCES
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Graphic Design (Batavia Campus Only)
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Monroe2 BOCES
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Orleans/Niagara BOCES
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Volunteer Opportunities
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Food Pantries & Distribution Centers
Local Colleges/Training
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RIT (Rochester)
Local Career Connection
Jessica Martinez, Packaging Operator
Barilla
Avon, NY
Deeper Dive
Packaging Innovation at RIT
RIT Alumni
Hood Today
HP Hood
Where Can I Work?
Local GLOW Companies With Food Packaging Jobs
This is a selection of businesses in the region offering this career. That does not mean that there are currently positions available. For information on companies who are hiring right now, please visit https://newyork.usnlx.com/
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