Wrappers and labellers are responsible for the neat packaging and coding of articles before dispatch.
Labellers set labelling machines according to the size and form of the labels. They place containers on a conveyor belt that takes them through an electronic eye activating the printing device that prints the batch number and expiry date on the label and ejects the label for adhesion onto the container. They monitor the machine to see when the ink has run out and they keep an eye on the quality of the printing and report any problems.
Wrappers are the last people on the packaging line. They arrange boxes into neat piles and roll off enough plastic film to cover each pile. They cut the plastic film by bringing down a reel. They then send the pile through an oven to shrink the plastic film, and place the pile onto a pallet, ready for dispatch.
Satisfying Aspects
- working with your hands
- being able to get a job with little formal education
Demanding aspects
- physically tiring work
- lifting heavy parcels
- limited prospects for promotion
- boredom doing routine tasks
Requirements
Wrappers and labellers should:
- be able to perform the same task for long periods without getting bored or
making mistakes;
- have good hand dexterity;
- have good eye-hand coordination;
- work safely.
School Subjects
Grade 8 Certificate
Grade 10 Certificate is recommended
Compulsory Subjects: None
Recommended Subjects: None
Training
Wrappers and labellers are trained on the job by experienced workers.
Employer
- Manufacturers of products that need wrapping and labelling.
Contact
Any of the above-mentioned potential employers