Container Fillers

Container Fillers fill and seal containers with products, such as food, beverages, paints, oils and lotions, and package the filled containers.

  • The Job
  • The Facts
  • Related Courses

What the job involves

  • Obtains supplies of products and fills packages
  • Packs containers and bags with products, and counts, weighs and measures amounts and adjusts quantities
  • Wraps protective material around products, seals bags and containers, and attaches pre-printed labels
  • Counts and places bags and packages onto trays and racks, and into shipping cartons
  • Records information such as numbers, weight, times and dates
  • Monitors the filling of containers and adjusts machines to maintain volume and seal quality
  • Checks the cleanliness and operation of machines, equipment and containers

Key values of workers in Container Fillers

  • Relationships

    Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.

  • Independence

    Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.

  • Achievement

    Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.

  • Working Conditions

    Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.

  • Recognition

    Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.

Top skills required for workers in Container Fillers

  • Monitoring

    Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

  • Active Listening

    Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

  • Coordination

    Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.

  • Operation and Control

    Controlling operations of equipment or systems.

  • Reading Comprehension

    Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.