# Tasks & work activities — bulk filler

Source: O*NET 30.3, occupation 51-9111.00 (Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders) — manual nearest-occupation mapping via ISCO group 8160; the official ESCO crosswalk has no entry for this ESCO occupation.

## Task statements

- **[Core]** Observe machine operations to ensure quality and conformity of filled or packaged products to standards.
- **[Core]** Adjust machine components and machine tension and pressure according to size or processing angle of product.
- **[Core]** Tend or operate machine that packages product.
- **[Core]** Remove finished packaged items from machine and separate rejected items.
- **[Core]** Regulate machine flow, speed, or temperature.
- **[Core]** Stop or reset machines when malfunctions occur, clear machine jams, and report malfunctions to a supervisor.
- **[Core]** Secure finished packaged items by hand tying, sewing, gluing, stapling, or attaching fastener.
- **[Core]** Stock and sort product for packaging or filling machine operation, and replenish packaging supplies, such as wrapping paper, plastic sheet, boxes, cartons, glue, ink, or labels.
- **[Core]** Inspect and remove defective products and packaging material.
- **[Core]** Clean and remove damaged or otherwise inferior materials to prepare raw products for processing.
- **[Core]** Sort, grade, weigh, and inspect products, verifying and adjusting product weight or measurement to meet specifications.
- **[Core]** Clean, oil, and make minor adjustments or repairs to machinery and equipment, such as opening valves or setting guides.
- **[Core]** Monitor the production line, watching for problems such as pile-ups, jams, or glue that isn't sticking properly.
- **[Core]** Stack finished packaged items, or wrap protective material around each item, and pack the items in cartons or containers.
- **[Core]** Start machine by engaging controls.
- **[Core]** Count and record finished and rejected packaged items.
- **[Core]** Package the product in the form in which it will be sent out, for example, filling bags with flour from a chute or spout.
- **[Core]** Supply materials to spindles, conveyors, hoppers, or other feeding devices and unload packaged product.
- **[Core]** Attach identification labels to finished packaged items, or cut stencils and stencil information on containers, such as lot numbers or shipping destinations.
- **[Core]** Clean packaging containers, line and pad crates, or assemble cartons to prepare for product packing.

## Detailed work activities

- Adjust temperature controls of ovens or other heating equipment.
- Clean materials to prepare them for production.
- Clean production equipment.
- Clear equipment jams.
- Count finished products or workpieces.
- Feed materials or products into or through equipment.
- Lubricate production equipment.
- Maintain inventories of materials, equipment, or products.
- Mark products, workpieces, or equipment with identifying information.
- Measure dimensions of completed products or workpieces to verify conformance to specifications.
- Monitor equipment operation to ensure that products are not flawed.
- Notify others of equipment repair or maintenance needs.
- Package products for storage or shipment.
- Prepare materials for processing.
- Record operational or production data.
- Remove products or workpieces from production equipment.
- Repair production equipment or tools.
- Sew clothing or other articles.
- Sort materials or products for processing, storing, shipping, or grading.
- Stack finished items for further processing or shipment.
- Watch operating equipment to detect malfunctions.
- Weigh finished products.