Who does a Packer report to?

A Packer reports to a Shift Supervisor or Shift Leader, who is responsible for organising all the Packers and other Warehouse Operatives assigned to a given shift. Packers also report to Logistics Coordinators and Warehouse Managers when organising shipments or receiving deliveries.

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A Packer, or Order Packer is responsible for selecting and packaging items for shipment and delivery. Their duties include locating items in warehouses, packing goods into containers and updating customer invoices.

Packer duties and responsibilities

Packers are responsible for ensuring that customer orders are accurately fulfilled and are packed to a high standard prior to shipment. Packers are also responsible for hitting packing targets and for working in a health and safety compliant way in the warehouse. Their other duties and responsibilities include:

Locating the correct goods as per customer orders using barcodes and serial numbers
Using warehouse machinery to move goods from storage areas to packaging areas
Inspecting goods for damage or faults before they are packed
Using industrial packaging materials, such as cardboard boxes, wooden pallets and bubble wrap to safely and securely package goods
Loading packaged goods into containers for shipping
Completing paperwork or entering data into software to allow orders to be tracked
Ensuring that storage areas are kept fully stocked at all times
Following health and safety policies and procedures in the warehouse

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Packer Job Description Examples:

Example 1

Picker / Packer wanted.

For growing online Cosmetics business, based on the Shotgate Industrial estate, Wickford.

Duties of the Picker, Packer and Production Operatives will include:

Pick products in the warehouse
Quality checking items
Preparing and Packing items ready to go out to dispatch
Dispatching items
Preparing incoming good to be stored within warehouse
Working in a team or alone whilst being safe, tidy and organised

Requirements:

Hard working & happy to go the extra mile for your colleagues
Fit & healthy - role involves physical activities and lifting of boxes up to 20kg
Attention to detail when completing tasks

Hours proposed 9.00pm -5.00pm Monday-Friday
28 days a year holiday including bank holidays, staff discount scheme and enhanced company pension.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £11.50 per hour

Benefits:

Company pension
Employee discount
On-site parking

Schedule:

Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

Bonus scheme

Ability to commute/relocate:

Wickford, SS11 8DD: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In ID: Mrcosjob

Example 2

Warehouse Operative - Packing Team

12 Month Fixed-Term Contract

£9.63 per hour

1-1 Recruitment are looking for a Warehouse Operative to join our client’s friendly team. This is a 12-month fixed term contract to cover maternity leave in the Hardware Packing Unit. The ideal candidate will fit into the existing team, which is mostly made up of part-time workers, however you will be working full-time hours. The purpose of this role is to count 25 pieces of different hardware into bags, along with a number of other duties. This is a full-time fixed term contract, working 07.30am – 4.45pm however, flexible start and finish times are available.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

Previous experience in a Warehouse environment (desired)
Good attention to detail
Must work well in a team
Good reliability and time management

The 1-1 Recruitment Group is a leading recruitment agency for permanent, temporary and contract recruitment solutions. Due to the high volume of applications we are receiving, please note that if you do not hear from a consultant within 5 days, unfortunately your application will have been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please keep an eye on [website] for any other potential vacancies that maybe of interest to you.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Salary: £9.63 per hour

Schedule:

Day shift
Monday to ID: EL5060

Example 3

About us

Woodend Farming Partnership is a family business growing arable crops and producing Free Range Eggs in a modern poultry unit.

We are looking for someone to join our small friendly team looking after Free Range Laying Hens and packing eggs at weekends to fit in with our rota. Experience with hens or other livestock would be an advantage but reliability and the ability to learn and work as part of a team are also important. Training will be given. This might suit a student, someone looking for part-time work only or someone looking for some extra hours at weekends. The current rota is every second weekend but more weekends are available if wanted.

Weekend hours are 8.00am- 12.30 pm Sat/Sun mornings with a paid break

duties will include:-

Animal husbandry - checking hens
Keeping poultry unit clean & tidy
Grading & Packing eggs
Collecting floor eggs
Recording data
Keeping plant, equipment , egg room & egg store clean and tidy
Weekend hours 8.00 - 12.30/ 1.00 pm with a paid break

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: £11.00-£12.00 per hour

Benefits:

On-site parking

Schedule:

Weekend availability

Application question(s):

Do you have reliable transportation to commute to our site within a reasonable travel time?

Work Location: In ID: Weekender - part time

Example 4

Established over thirty years ago, Krusty Loaf is an award-winning, family-run, local wholesale business that has stood the test of time. Our philosophy is simple; we are a one-stop-shop for traditional baked goods in North Norfolk and we take pride in producing consistently high-quality products, supported by an honest, friendly and reliable service that simply can't be beaten.

Due to our continued success and ongoing plans for growth, we are currently looking for evening Bread Packer to join the team at our bakery in Fakenham. The ideal candidates will be hardworking, able to follow instructions, have good attention to detail and be used to working to deadlines. Additional duties will include stock rotation and other, more general bakery tasks.

Experience of working in a fast-paced wholesale bakery would be preferred, however, training will be given to the successful candidate if required

The shift is 5pm-1am, 5 days a week, however, hours will vary depending on season, so a wide degree of flexibility is required.

All candidatesmust*:*

Have a willingness to learn and "get stuck in" with the rest of the team.

Be physically fit, able to lift heavy bread trays and expect to be on their feet for extended periods.

Be committed to observing our hygiene and health & safety procedures.

Strive for perfection and have a passion for real bread!

Have the right to work in the UK.

In return, we offer:

A competitive salary depending on experience.

Training and career development opportunities.

Contributory pension scheme

Staff discount on our delicious products.

28 days holiday (for full time)

Company workwear and PPE provided as appropriate.

On-site or nearby parking.

A forward-thinking and positive workplace.

The uniquely supportive environment of a family-owned and run business.

Please note; rate of pay may differ if you are under the age of 23.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £11.50 per hour

Benefits:

Company pension
Employee discount
Free parking
On-site Location: In person

Example 5

We are searching for a Online orders – Picker & Packer

Jam N Vegan is a compact and vibrant Food production business in Birmingham. We are fun, fast-paced and innovative, and our goal is to be sustainable and deliver Plant based food saturated with culture.

Our work environment includes:

· Casual work attire

· Growth opportunities

· Relaxed atmosphere

· Lively atmosphere

· Sociable hours (earlier shifts)

· Free food!

Jam 'n' Vegan are an online vegan food meal company offering plant-based meals inspired by cultural regions around the world.

Job description

We're looking for a hard-working unit operative to join us at Jam 'n' Vegan. We are an online vegan meal brand, and we pride ourselves on our delicious and unique cultural dishes. We are looking for someone who is reliable, hardworking and fast paced.

You will be responsible for the accurate picking and packing of customer orders with a keen eye for attention to detail. This is fast paced and a willingness to work and learn is essential. Other duties will include:

· Helping our team with stock deliveries

· Lifting boxes, clearing stock areas

· Organise product shelfs in the freezer

· Restocking freezer

· Date stamping sleeves

· Fulfil Daily orders

· Pick frozen meals in accordance with packing slips

· Liaising with delivery drivers

· Booking in collections of deliveries each day

· Ensuring orders are always kept frozen before delivery

· Monitoring packaging supplies and stock counts of packaging

· Printing labels every morning for orders

Check us out : [website]

This role is part-time (18 hours) and is based in our Birmingham unit.

We will discuss preferenced hours but preferably Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday

Job Type: Part-time

Salary: £9.00-£11.00 per hour

Benefits:

Discounted or free food
Employee discount
Flexitime
On-site parking

Schedule:

Day shift
Overtime

Ability to commute/relocate:

Birmingham: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: One start date: 05/12/2022

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What does a Packer do?

A Packer is employed to work in a warehouse, storage depot or shipping facility where they prepare items for delivery to customers. Packers prepare customer orders by locating the correct items in storage areas. They ensure that goods are undamaged before safely wrapping and packaging them. They are responsible for loading goods into lorries or shipping containers for delivery, while also updating order logs to ensure that goods can be tracked. Packers are often required to assist with other warehouse duties too, including cleaning duties and stocking shelves.

Packer skills and qualifications

Packers need excellent knowledge of warehousing procedures, alongside practical packing skills. They also require suitable warehouse qualifications, including the ability to safely operate industrial equipment. A successful Packer candidate will also have various prerequisite skills and qualifications that typically include:

Ability to accurately update product records and customer invoices
Knowledge of the different industrial packaging techniques and materials
Ability to use barcode and radio frequency scanners to locate and identify goods in the warehouse
Up to date knowledge of industrial health and safety policies that are applicable to warehouses
Ability to spend long periods of time on their feet
Ability to lift 20 kg safely
Ability to safely and correctly stack goods on pallets for bulk shipments

Packer experience requirements

Packers are expected to have a minimum of one year of warehouse experience to be successful in the role. Employers also look for applicants with experience working in similar roles, such as Order Pickers and Warehouse Assistants. Employers also value experience working in other parts of the supply chain, such as stock rooms or as Delivery Drivers or Lorry Drivers.

Packer education and training requirements

Packers require good GCSE results in English and maths, which shows employers that they have the ability to communicate well and carry out basic arithmetic tasks. Employers don’t require candidates to have any further education, as training can be provided on the job. Employers often offer apprenticeships which provide entry-level candidates with the required warehouse training.

Packer salary expectations

According to Indeed Salaries, the average salary for a Packer in the UK is £9.51 per hour. Salary may be dependent on experience, location and company.

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Packer job description FAQs

Packers and Order Pickers are both responsible for picking and packing items to fulfil customer orders. Packers are often only employed in a warehouse setting, where they assemble large orders for packaging and shipping. Order Pickers also work in supermarkets and shops, fulfilling online delivery orders for customers that include food and consumer goods, rather than industrial or bulk orders. Packers have more responsibility when loading shipments and are required to plan for bulk shipments to be safely stored in shipping containers while efficiently using the available space.

A great Packer job description provides candidates with an overview of the company’s values, and the company’s working environment and expectations. A great Packer job description also explains the type of goods and the size of the orders that employees are expected to pack, and the daily goals and targets they need to meet. As warehouses are often run all hours of the day, a great description also details the type of shifts a successful candidate is expected to work, including night shifts or opportunities for overtime shifts.

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