What does a Packer do overseas?

Typical responsibilities

• Pack items to specification
• Label and seal cartons and pallets
• Check orders against documents
• Keep packing stations clean and stocked
• Meet accuracy and speed targets

What employers usually look for

• Care and accuracy
• Ability to work at pace
• Physical fitness

Typical experience

No experience required

Helpful extras

• Packing or production-line experience
• Basic numeracy

Physical demands

Repetitive tasks and standing.

Licences and certification

Check destination requirements for any licence, trade test or medical clearance.

A typical day

You check each order, pack goods securely, add labels and paperwork and place the parcel in the right area. You keep your area clean and report shortages.

Questions you may be asked

Employers and recruiters often ask questions like these. There is no single right answer: be honest, give a real example from your own work and say plainly when you have not done something yet.

• How do you pack fragile items?
• How do you check an order before sealing it?
• How do you keep up speed without losing accuracy?

Staying safe on the job

Use correct lifting, take care with cutters and tape tools and keep walkways clear.

Where this role can lead

Packers can progress to picker, quality checker or team leader roles.

How EMIGRATLY works with this role

This page describes the role in general. Duties, pay and requirements are set by each employer and differ between destinations. EMIGRATLY is not a job board: after you register, a dedicated specialist reviews your profile and matches you against the exclusive employer contracts we hold, including ones that are not listed publicly.