{"schemaVersion":"1.0","exportedAt":"2026-05-15T12:38:49.075Z","occupation":{"soc":"51-9111.00","title":"Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders","group":"Production","sector":"31-33","jobZone":2,"jobZoneInferred":false},"framework":{"version":"v.26.05","description":"","contextCovered":"This framework covers packaging and filling machine operation in a Job Zone 2 manufacturing environment, spanning machine start-up and monitoring, product inspection and labeling, malfunction response, and quality recordkeeping across emerging through advanced career stages.","levels":{"emerging":{"label":"Emerging","statements":["Machine start-up controls — engage following step-by-step written instructions on a supervised production line.","Identification labels — attach to finished packaged items under direct supervisor guidance in a manufacturing facility.","Product weight and measurements — verify against written specifications using basic scales and measuring tools on the production floor.","Machine jams and minor malfunctions — recognize and report immediately to a supervisor without attempting independent repair.","Finished packaged items — remove from machine output and place in designated bins following established plant procedures.","Defective products and packaging materials — identify and set aside for rejection under close observation by experienced coworkers.","Production line activity — observe for visible problems such as pile-ups or misfeeds and alert a supervisor when issues arise.","Active listening skills — apply when receiving verbal instructions from supervisors and lead operators during shift orientation.","Lot numbers and shipping destination information — stencil or apply to containers using provided templates under direct guidance.","Basic workplace safety and security rules — follow consistently during all machine-tending activities on the packaging floor."]},"developing":{"label":"Developing","statements":["Packaging machine operating controls — start, monitor, and stop routinely during a full production shift with minimal supervisor oversight.","Product sorting and grading — perform independently, adjusting items to meet weight and dimensional specifications on a consistent basis.","Production line monitoring — scan for glue adhesion failures, jams, and pile-ups and take corrective first-response actions before escalating.","Machine reset procedures — execute after jams or minor stoppages, restoring normal operation within established time-to-clear guidelines.","Label-making software — use to generate and print accurate identification labels for finished goods in a mid-volume packaging environment.","Defect removal and rejected item separation — conduct systematically across multiple product SKUs, maintaining quality records on a shift log.","Coordination with adjacent line operators — communicate product flow status and handoff requirements to maintain throughput targets.","Basic spreadsheet software — enter production counts, reject tallies, and weight readings to support end-of-shift reporting requirements.","Inspection routines for filled and packaged products — apply learned quality standards consistently across routine product changeovers.","Arm-hand steadiness and manual dexterity — apply when hand-placing or adjusting components on fast-moving packaging lines under time pressure."]},"proficient":{"label":"Proficient","statements":["Full packaging line operations — manage autonomously across multiple machine types, ensuring continuous conformity to quality and output standards.","Non-routine machine malfunctions — diagnose root causes, perform allowable mechanical adjustments, and document findings in the maintenance log.","Product weight verification systems — calibrate and validate scales and measurement tools to ensure specification compliance throughout the shift.","Quality inspection program — execute comprehensively for filled, sealed, labeled, and stenciled products, catching non-conformances before downstream release.","ERP software production modules — enter and retrieve work orders, material usage, and output data to maintain accurate manufacturing records.","Changeover procedures — lead product or format changeovers efficiently, adjusting machine settings and verifying first-article samples independently.","Problem sensitivity and perceptual speed — apply to detect subtle visual and auditory cues signaling emerging equipment or product issues before stoppages occur.","Stenciling and labeling accuracy — ensure lot numbers, expiration dates, and shipping destinations meet regulatory and customer requirements without supervision.","Rejected and defective item disposition — evaluate borderline nonconforming items, make accept-or-reject decisions, and complete required paperwork.","Production reporting — compile shift-level output, downtime, and quality data using office suite and spreadsheet software for supervisor review."]},"advanced":{"label":"Advanced","statements":["Packaging line performance standards — establish throughput, quality, and efficiency targets for the department and communicate expectations to all operators.","Operator training program — design and deliver structured on-the-job instruction covering machine start-up, monitoring, jam clearance, and quality inspection.","Continuous improvement initiatives — lead line-level process reviews identifying recurring malfunction patterns and implementing corrective actions to reduce downtime.","Quality conformance strategy — develop and refine inspection protocols and rejection criteria aligned with customer specifications and regulatory requirements.","ERP and production data systems — oversee accurate data entry practices across the shift team, using reports to drive resource and scheduling decisions.","Cross-functional coordination — represent the packaging department in meetings with maintenance, quality, and logistics teams to resolve systemic production issues.","Safety and compliance culture — model and enforce adherence to public safety, security, and mechanical safety procedures across all personnel on the packaging floor.","Workforce scheduling and deployment — allocate operators across multiple lines based on skill level, production demand, and equipment availability.","Label and stencil accuracy governance — audit labeling and coding practices department-wide, correcting deficiencies and updating procedures to prevent mislabeling incidents.","Mentorship and career development — coach developing operators on advanced machine control, quality judgment, and workplace dependability to build long-term team capability."]}}},"sources":{"onet":"v30.2 (CC BY 4.0)","crosswalk":"https://skillscrosswalk.com","generator":"LER.me"},"attribution":"© EBSCOed"}