Filling Machine Operator
Operate or tend machines to prepare industrial or consumer products for storage or shipment. Includes cannery workers who pack food products.
At a Glance
Filling Machine Operator earns an average of $22,880/yr. Typical education: High school or GED. Top skills: Good Manufacturing Practices, Safety Procedures, Operations.
$22,880/yr
High school or GED
Varies
2
Parent Occupation (O*NET)
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders
Median Wage
$40,900/yr
Growth (2024-34)
+4.5%
Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Skills & Requirements
Specialized Skills (18)
Good Manufacturing Practices
Safety Procedures
Food Safety And Sanitation
Packaging And Labeling
Job Safety Analysis
Food Quality Assurance And Control
Housekeeping
Palletizing
Standard Operating Procedure
Inventory Control
Stocks (Inventory)
Lifting Ability
SAP Applications
Mechanics
Blow Molding Machines
Hazard Analysis And Critical Control Points (HACCP)
Dials
Common Skills (12)
Operations
Teamwork
Communication
Management
Computer Literacy
Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
Arithmetic
Problem Solving
Multitasking
Safety Assurance
Related Specializations
Other specialized occupations in this field. Many share overlapping skills, making lateral moves more accessible.
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