Job Description: Hand Packers and Packagers pack, package or wrap a big variety of materials by hand. They may inspect items for defects; they may label cartons, stamp information on products, keep records of items packed, and stack packages on loading docks. These workers include order fillers, who pack materials for shipment, as well as grocery store courtesy clerks. In grocery stores, they may bag groceries, carry packages to customers' cars, and return shopping carts to designated areas.
Wages - Statewide:
To give you an idea of how much you might earn, we have given you the average hourly wages and average yearly wages for this career throughout California. Wages can vary greatly in different parts of the State.
Hourly Average Wages:
$
20,246
Yearly Average Wages:
$
20,246
Source: California Occupational Employment and Wage Data, 2008
Job Openings:
An average of 3980 job openings will be available statewide per year. The number of openings includes both new jobs and replacement openings as workers leave the occupation.
Source: California Occupational Employment Projections 2004 - 2014
