[Core] [75% incumbents] Mark and label containers, container tags, or products, using marking tools.
  DWAs: Mark materials or objects for identification.

[Core] [75% incumbents] Clean containers, materials, supplies, or work areas, using cleaning solutions and hand tools.
  DWAs: Clean facilities or work areas.

[Core] [74% incumbents] Measure, weigh, and count products and materials.
  DWAs: Measure product or material dimensions. | Weigh materials to ensure compliance with specifications.

[Supplemental] [74% incumbents] Remove completed or defective products or materials, placing them on moving equipment, such as conveyors, or in specified areas, such as loading docks.
  DWAs: Remove debris or damaged materials. | Move materials, equipment, or supplies.

[Supplemental] [74% incumbents] Place or pour products or materials into containers, using hand tools and equipment, or fill containers from spouts or chutes.
  DWAs: Load materials into equipment for processing.

[Core] [73% incumbents] Record product, packaging, and order information on specified forms and records.
  DWAs: Record details of deliveries or shipments.

[Core] [73% incumbents] Obtain, move, and sort products, materials, containers, and orders, using hand tools.
  DWAs: Sort materials or objects for processing or transport. | Move materials, equipment, or supplies.

[Supplemental] [73% incumbents] Load materials and products into package processing equipment.
  DWAs: Load materials into equipment for processing.

[Core] [72% incumbents] Examine and inspect containers, materials, or products to ensure that product quality and packing specifications are met.
  DWAs: Inspect cargo to ensure it is properly loaded or secured. | Inspect work to ensure standards are met.

[Core] [72% incumbents] Seal containers or materials, using glues, fasteners, nails, and hand tools.
  DWAs: Set up material handling gear or equipment, such as rigging, packaging, or temporary structures.

[Supplemental] [72% incumbents] Transport packages to customers' vehicles.
  DWAs: Move materials, equipment, or supplies.

[Core] [71% incumbents] Assemble, line, and pad cartons, crates, and containers, using hand tools.
  DWAs: Set up material handling gear or equipment, such as rigging, packaging, or temporary structures.

--- SKILLS ---
  Monitoring (imp:3.00 lvl:2.12) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Active Listening (imp:2.75 lvl:2.00) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Critical Thinking (imp:2.75 lvl:2.00) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Reading Comprehension (imp:2.62 lvl:2.00) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Speaking (imp:2.62 lvl:2.00) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Active Learning (imp:2.12 lvl:1.00) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Writing (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Mathematics (imp:2.00 lvl:1.25) — Using mathematics to solve problems.
  Learning Strategies (imp:2.00 lvl:1.12) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo
  Science (imp:1.00) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  Production and Processing (imp:3.97 lvl:3.75) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:3.20 lvl:3.12) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  English Language (imp:2.98 lvl:2.44) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Administrative (imp:2.79 lvl:1.98) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  Mathematics (imp:2.73 lvl:2.60) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  Public Safety and Security (imp:2.70 lvl:3.01) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  Mechanical (imp:2.63 lvl:2.57) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  Computers and Electronics (imp:2.56 lvl:2.18) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  Chemistry (imp:2.45 lvl:1.86) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  Transportation (imp:2.36 lvl:1.65) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  Building and Construction (imp:2.31 lvl:1.56) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r
  Engineering and Technology (imp:2.26 lvl:1.96) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  Education and Training (imp:2.15 lvl:1.66) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  Design (imp:2.10 lvl:1.51) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  Administration and Management (imp:2.08 lvl:1.77) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:2.05 lvl:1.47) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  Food Production (imp:1.94 lvl:1.23) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food
  Psychology (imp:1.89 lvl:1.65) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  Sales and Marketing (imp:1.88 lvl:1.26) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  Law and Government (imp:1.88 lvl:1.25) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  Telecommunications (imp:1.84) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  Economics and Accounting (imp:1.78 lvl:1.17) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  Foreign Language (imp:1.74 lvl:1.23) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  Communications and Media (imp:1.73 lvl:1.29) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Physics (imp:1.72 lvl:1.04) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:1.68 lvl:1.02) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  History and Archeology (imp:1.66 lvl:0.65) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:1.63) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i
  Geography (imp:1.51 lvl:0.80) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:1.51 lvl:0.66) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 
  Fine Arts (imp:1.48) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:1.47 lvl:0.88) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  Biology (imp:1.41 lvl:0.74) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd

--- ABILITIES ---
  Near Vision (imp:3.25 lvl:3.12) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  Problem Sensitivity (imp:3.12 lvl:2.50) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no
  Trunk Strength (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Oral Comprehension (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  Manual Dexterity (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  Multilimb Coordination (imp:3.00 lvl:2.75) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or
  Static Strength (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  Speech Recognition (imp:3.00 lvl:2.12) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  Oral Expression (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Information Ordering (imp:2.75 lvl:2.12) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  Selective Attention (imp:2.75 lvl:2.12) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:2.75 lvl:2.25) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Finger Dexterity (imp:2.75 lvl:2.62) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Extent Flexibility (imp:2.75 lvl:2.88) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  Deductive Reasoning (imp:2.62 lvl:2.12) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Speech Clarity (imp:2.62 lvl:2.00) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:2.50 lvl:2.00) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Dynamic Strength (imp:2.50 lvl:2.12) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv
  Stamina (imp:2.50 lvl:2.25) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti
  Depth Perception (imp:2.50 lvl:2.00) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  Category Flexibility (imp:2.38 lvl:2.12) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  Perceptual Speed (imp:2.38 lvl:2.12) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among
  Control Precision (imp:2.38 lvl:2.25) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  Visualization (imp:2.25 lvl:1.88) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Written Comprehension (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Rate Control (imp:2.12 lvl:1.50) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:2.12 lvl:1.62) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 
  Far Vision (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:2.12 lvl:1.88) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Auditory Attention (imp:2.12 lvl:1.88) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Written Expression (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:2.00 lvl:1.12) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Number Facility (imp:2.00 lvl:1.38) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Memorization (imp:2.00 lvl:1.25) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Speed of Closure (imp:2.00 lvl:1.50) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea
  Reaction Time (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou
  Speed of Limb Movement (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
  Gross Body Coordination (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh
  Fluency of Ideas (imp:1.88 lvl:0.88) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Spatial Orientation (imp:1.88 lvl:1.12) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher
  Time Sharing (imp:1.88 lvl:1.75) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Response Orientation (imp:1.88 lvl:1.12) — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two o
  Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:1.88 lvl:1.00) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:1.88 lvl:1.25) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Peripheral Vision (imp:1.75 lvl:0.88) — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes ar
  Originality (imp:1.62 lvl:0.62) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Dynamic Flexibility (imp:1.50 lvl:0.50) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with yo
  Night Vision (imp:1.50 lvl:0.50) — The ability to see under low-light conditions.
  Glare Sensitivity (imp:1.50 lvl:0.50) — The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
  Sound Localization (imp:1.50 lvl:0.50) — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.
  Explosive Strength (imp:1.38 lvl:0.38) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping

--- WORK ACTIVITIES ---
  Getting Information (imp:4.64 lvl:3.49) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:4.33 lvl:5.49) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:4.26 lvl:3.74) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:4.20 lvl:4.24) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:4.20 lvl:4.88) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:3.69 lvl:3.87) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:3.63 lvl:3.66) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Training and Teaching Others (imp:3.58 lvl:3.44) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:3.53 lvl:3.65) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:3.50 lvl:3.02) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:3.45 lvl:3.15) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:3.44 lvl:3.78) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:3.42 lvl:4.04) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:3.37 lvl:2.98) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:3.35 lvl:2.95) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:3.28 lvl:3.16) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:3.25 lvl:3.54) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:3.22 lvl:3.29) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:3.21 lvl:2.59) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:3.18 lvl:3.20) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:3.17 lvl:3.08) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:3.12 lvl:3.28) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an
  Processing Information (imp:2.97 lvl:2.53) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:2.97 lvl:2.57) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:2.90 lvl:2.60) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:2.89 lvl:2.78) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:2.89 lvl:3.05) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:2.84 lvl:2.54) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:2.77 lvl:2.50) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t
  Working with Computers (imp:2.75 lvl:2.36) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra
  Thinking Creatively (imp:2.73 lvl:2.66) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:2.73 lvl:2.48) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:2.70 lvl:2.72) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:2.63 lvl:2.74) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:2.59 lvl:2.17) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:2.56 lvl:2.40) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:2.51 lvl:2.21) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:2.50 lvl:2.28) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:2.41 lvl:2.04) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:2.31 lvl:2.20) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:2.29 lvl:1.83) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ

--- WORK STYLES ---
  Attention to Detail (imp:2.11) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Dependability (imp:2.06) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Dependability (imp:2.00) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Cautiousness (imp:1.17) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Attention to Detail (imp:1.00) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Integrity (imp:0.68) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Cooperation (imp:0.51) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Stress Tolerance (imp:0.51) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Perseverance (imp:0.49) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Achievement Orientation (imp:0.30) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Self-Control (imp:0.10) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Sincerity (imp:0.04) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Self-Confidence (imp:0.02) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Innovation () — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Achievement Orientation () — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Intellectual Curiosity () — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity () — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Initiative () — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Adaptability () — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Self-Confidence () — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Perseverance () — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Leadership Orientation () — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Humility () — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Sincerity () — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Empathy () — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Cooperation () — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Optimism () — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Social Orientation () — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Cautiousness () — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Integrity () — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Stress Tolerance () — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Self-Control () — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Adaptability (imp:-0.06) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Optimism (imp:-0.07) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Initiative (imp:-0.10) — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Social Orientation (imp:-0.12) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Empathy (imp:-0.14) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Humility (imp:-0.27) — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:-0.32) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Leadership Orientation (imp:-0.59) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Tolerance for Ambiguity (imp:-0.65) — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Innovation (imp:-0.68) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 

--- TRANSFERABLE SKILLS ---
  Coordination (imp:2.62 lvl:2.12) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:2.25 lvl:1.88) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:2.25 lvl:1.88) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Time Management (imp:2.25 lvl:1.88) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Social Perceptiveness (imp:2.12 lvl:1.88) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Service Orientation (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Operations Monitoring (imp:2.12 lvl:1.50) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Operation and Control (imp:2.00 lvl:1.62) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  Instructing (imp:1.88 lvl:1.00) — Teaching others how to do something.
  Systems Analysis (imp:1.88 lvl:1.00) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, 
  Systems Evaluation (imp:1.88 lvl:1.00) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed 
  Troubleshooting (imp:1.75 lvl:0.75) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:1.75 lvl:1.25) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Persuasion (imp:1.62 lvl:0.62) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Negotiation (imp:1.62 lvl:0.62) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Equipment Selection (imp:1.62 lvl:0.62) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  Management of Material Resources (imp:1.50 lvl:0.62) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi
  Programming (imp:1.38 lvl:0.38) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.
  Equipment Maintenance (imp:1.38 lvl:0.38) — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind o
  Repairing (imp:1.25 lvl:0.25) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
  Management of Financial Resources (imp:1.25 lvl:0.38) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the
  Operations Analysis (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  Technology Design (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
  Installation (imp:1.00) — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.

--- NATIONAL WAGES ---
  total_employment : 559,820
  annual_median    : $36,280
  annual_pct10     : $27,890
  annual_pct25     : $32,220
  annual_pct75     : $43,060
  annual_pct90     : $47,100
  annual_mean      : $37,540
  hourly_median    : $17.44

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : Kansas ($44,460)
  lowest_state     : Guam ($21,030)
  dispersion_ratio : 2.114x

--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (54 total) ---
  Retail Trade                             emp:  146,290  median: $  34,570
  Manufacturing                            emp:  132,540  median: $  37,070
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:  107,370  median: $  34,350
  Transportation and Warehousing           emp:   88,810  median: $  43,970
  Wholesale Trade                          emp:   49,500  median: $  37,240
  Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting emp:   17,920  median: $  35,170
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services emp:    4,290  median: $  35,290
  Accommodation and Food Services          emp:    4,160  median: $  37,770
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:    2,670  median: $  33,760
  Other Services (except Public Administration) emp:    2,230  median: $  37,040

--- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (16 total) ---
  Retail Trade                             emp:  146,290  median: $  34,570
  Manufacturing                            emp:  132,540  median: $  37,070
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:  107,370  median: $  34,350
  Transportation and Warehousing           emp:   88,810  median: $  43,970
  Wholesale Trade                          emp:   49,500  median: $  37,240
  Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting emp:   17,920  median: $  35,170
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services emp:    4,290  median: $  35,290
  Accommodation and Food Services          emp:    4,160  median: $  37,770
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:    2,670  median: $  33,760
  Other Services (except Public Administration) emp:    2,230  median: $  37,040

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fetched_at         : 2026-06-02T23:39:37.379260Z

--- SEMANTIC NEIGHBORS (5) ---

  Title: Green Bay Packers (similarity: 0.3182)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Green_Bay_Packers
  QID: Q213837
  Extract: The Green Bay Packers are a professional American football team based in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Packers compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member of the National Football Conference (NFC) North division. They are the third-oldest franchise in the NFL, established in 1919, and are 

  Title: Gender pay gap in the United States (similarity: 0.2903)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gender_pay_gap_in_the_United_States
  QID: Q6743173
  Extract: The gender pay gap in the United States is a measure comparing the earnings of men and women in the workforce. According to Pew Research in 2024, women earned 85% as much as men, up from 81% in 2003. However when variables such as hours worked, occupations chosen, and education and job experience ar

  Title: Women in the United States (similarity: 0.3019)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Women_in_the_United_States
  QID: Q17514041
  Extract: The legal status of women in the United States has advanced significantly over the past two centuries, but not yet equal to that of men in comparison to other high-income democracies.

  Title: Packaging machinery (similarity: 0.3478)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Packaging_machinery
  QID: Q18385922
  Extract: Packaging machinery is used throughout all packaging operations, involving primary packages to distribution packs. This includes many packaging processes: fabrication, cleaning, filling, sealing, combining, labeling, overwrapping, palletizing.

  Title: Maple Leaf Foods (similarity: 0.1395)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maple_Leaf_Foods
  QID: Q2709101
  Extract: Maple Leaf Foods Inc. is a Canadian multinational consumer-packaged meats and food production company. Its head office is in Mississauga, Ontario.

model_pass1          : claude-sonnet-4-20250514
model_pass2          : claude-haiku-4-5-20251001
inference_confidence : high
confidence_notes     : Strong confidence based on comprehensive O*NET data covering detailed work activities, skills, and abilities. Clear industry employment data and wage information from BLS provides solid market intelligence foundation.
inferred_at          : 2026-06-04T03:33:06.956308+00:00
tokens_input         : 4,581
tokens_output        : 4,141
cost_usd             : $0.044851
wikipedia_used       : False
wikipedia_title      : None
wikipedia_note       : No direct Wikipedia match found for hand packaging occupations. The closest semantic neighbor was packaging machinery, which represents the automated counterpart to this manual role.

--- PROSE FIELDS ---

ROLE SUMMARY:
Packers and Packagers, Hand are entry-level workers who manually pack and package a wide variety of products and materials across retail, manufacturing, and distribution operations. They perform essential quality control functions by measuring, weighing, counting, and inspecting products before placing them into containers using hand tools and basic equipment. These workers support critical supply chain operations by ensuring products are properly prepared for shipment or sale.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
A typical day involves marking and labeling containers with identifying information using marking tools, then measuring, weighing, and counting products to verify specifications. Workers examine and inspect containers and materials to ensure quality standards and packaging specifications are met. They place products into containers using hand tools, load materials into processing equipment, and seal containers using glues, fasteners, and hand tools. Throughout the shift, they record packaging and order information on specified forms, clean work areas and containers, and remove completed or defective products to designated locations. The work requires constant handling and moving of objects while monitoring processes and surroundings for safety and quality compliance.

WHO THRIVES:
Individuals who excel in this role demonstrate strong attention to detail and dependability, as reflected in the top work styles. They possess good near vision and manual dexterity for precise handling tasks, along with trunk strength and static strength for physical demands of moving materials. Those with realistic and conventional personality types thrive, enjoying hands-on work with tangible products and following established procedures. Successful packers have problem sensitivity to identify defects or issues, strong monitoring skills to track processes, and basic mathematical abilities for measuring and counting tasks.

CAREER ENTRY:
Entry into this field typically requires a high school diploma (53.8%) or less than high school education (32.5%), with some workers having completed some college courses (13.7%). No prior experience is generally required as this is a Job Zone 2 occupation requiring very little to some preparation. On-the-job training covers safety procedures, quality standards, equipment operation, and product-specific packaging requirements.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Hand packers often advance to machine operator roles such as Packaging and Filling Machine Operators, or transition to supervisory positions within warehouse and distribution operations. Some progress to specialized roles like Quality Control Inspectors or move into related logistics positions such as Freight Movers or Inventory Clerks. The transferable skills in coordination, quality control analysis, and time management support advancement into higher-skilled manufacturing or distribution roles.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
With 559,820 workers employed nationally, this occupation offers steady entry-level opportunities across multiple industries, particularly Retail Trade (146,290), Manufacturing (132,540), and Administrative Support Services (107,370). The median annual wage of $36,280 (BLS OEWS May 2025) ranges from $27,890 to $47,100, with significant geographic variation from Guam's $21,030 to Kansas's $44,460. The 2.11x wage ratio reflects regional cost of living differences and industrial concentration. Demand remains consistent due to the essential nature of packaging across consumer goods, e-commerce fulfillment, and manufacturing sectors.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
While some packaging operations face automation pressure, hand packing remains vital for irregular products, custom orders, and quality-sensitive items requiring human judgment. The emphasis on inspecting materials, handling diverse products, and making decisions about quality specifications provides some protection against automation in the near term.

--- REASONED EDGES ---
  [career_pathway] Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders (51-9111.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Natural progression from hand packing to machine operation within packaging operations, sharing production and processing knowledge requirements.
    data: Related occupation Primary-Short
    data: Shared Production and Processing knowledge (imp:4.0)
  [task_similarity] Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand (53-7062.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles emphasize handling and moving objects (imp:4.3) and share similar physical demands and material handling activities.
    data: Related occupation Primary-Long
    data: Handling and Moving Objects activity (imp:4.3, lvl:5.5)
    data: Trunk Strength ability (imp:3.1)
  [skill_overlap] Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping (43-5111.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles require monitoring skills and quality control analysis for measuring and verifying product specifications.
    data: Related occupation Primary-Long
    data: Monitoring skill (imp:3.0)
    data: Quality Control Analysis transferable skill
  [riasec_cluster] Cutters and Trimmers, Hand (51-9031.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both occupations feature realistic and conventional work orientations with hands-on material processing activities.
    data: Related occupation Primary-Long
    data: RIASEC R:5.59, C:5.41
    data: Manual Dexterity ability (imp:3.0)
  [job_zone] Helpers--Production Workers (51-9198.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both are entry-level Job Zone 2 positions requiring similar preparation levels and basic production knowledge.
    data: Related occupation Primary-Long
    data: Job Zone 2
    data: Production and Processing knowledge requirements

--- NORMALIZER SIGNALS ---
  match_keywords   : ['packer', 'packager', 'hand packing', 'manual packaging', 'product packing', 'container packing', 'packaging worker', 'hand packaging']
  exclude_keywords : ['machine operator', 'automated', 'equipment technician', 'supervisor', 'manager']
  title_patterns   : ['*Packer*', '*Packager*', '*Hand*', '*Manual*', '*Product Pack*']
  common_variations: ['Hand Packer', 'Manual Packager', 'Product Packer', 'Package Handler', 'Packaging Associate', 'Pack Line Worker', 'Hand Packaging Worker', 'Manual Packaging Associate']

total_terms    : 40
top_words      : ['tendency', 'others', 'equipment', 'materials', 'products', 'hand', 'principles', 'tools', 'quality', 'control', 'objects', 'containers', 'packaging', 'includes', 'standards', 'operations', 'ideas', 'moving', 'monitoring', 'procedures']
source_layers  : onet_tasks | onet_dimensions | dwas | wikipedia | inference

TERM                    COUNT     FREQ  DOMINANT SOURCE      SOURCE BREAKDOWN
──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
tendency                   42  0.01574  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
others                     38  0.01424  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
equipment                  36  0.01349  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:64%  dwas:19%  onet_tasks:8%
materials                  32  0.01199  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:31%  dwas:28%  onet_tasks:25%
products                   21  0.00787  inference            inference:43%  onet_tasks:33%  onet_dimensions:24%
hand                       19  0.00712  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:37%  inference:37%  onet_tasks:26%
principles                 16  0.00600  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
tools                      15  0.00562  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:40%  onet_dimensions:33%  inference:27%
quality                    15  0.00562  inference            inference:53%  onet_dimensions:40%  onet_tasks:7%
control                    15  0.00562  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:80%  inference:20%
objects                    15  0.00562  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:80%  dwas:13%  inference:7%
containers                 14  0.00524  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:57%  inference:43%
packaging                  14  0.00524  inference            inference:57%  wikipedia:21%  dwas:14%
includes                   13  0.00487  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:92%  wikipedia:8%
standards                  11  0.00412  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:73%  inference:18%  dwas:9%
operations                 11  0.00412  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:55%  inference:36%  wikipedia:9%
ideas                      11  0.00412  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
moving                     10  0.00375  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:70%  inference:20%  onet_tasks:10%
monitoring                 10  0.00375  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:80%  inference:20%
procedures                 10  0.00375  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:80%  inference:20%
techniques                 10  0.00375  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
handling                   10  0.00375  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:50%  inference:30%  dwas:20%
body                       10  0.00375  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
processing                  9  0.00337  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:44%  dwas:33%  onet_tasks:11%
problems                    9  0.00337  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
production                  9  0.00337  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  wikipedia:11%
resources                   9  0.00337  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
quickly                     9  0.00337  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
activities                  9  0.00337  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
orientation                 9  0.00337  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
identifying                 9  0.00337  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  inference:11%
problem                     8  0.00300  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  inference:12%
needs                       8  0.00300  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
rules                       8  0.00300  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
management                  8  0.00300  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  inference:12%
human                       8  0.00300  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  inference:12%
events                      8  0.00300  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
performing                  8  0.00300  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
actions                     8  0.00300  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
developing                  8  0.00300  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%