Packaging | San Jose State University

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Operations MonitoringMonitoringOperation and ControlActive ListeningCoordination

Knowledge

Production and ProcessingMechanicalPublic Safety and SecurityEducation and TrainingEnglish Language

Abilities

Arm-Hand SteadinessOral ComprehensionOral ExpressionProblem SensitivityPerceptual SpeedManual DexterityControl PrecisionNear VisionInformation OrderingFlexibility of Closure

Tasks

Attach identification labels to finished packaged items, or cut stencils and stencil information on
Sort, grade, weigh, and inspect products, verifying and adjusting product weight or measurement to m
Stop or reset machines when malfunctions occur, clear machine jams, and report malfunctions to a sup

Technology

Electronic mail softwareEnterprise resource planning ERP softwareLabel making softwareSpreadsheet softwareOffice suite software

Tools

Adjustable wrenchesBox cuttersClaw hammersDesktop computersDial calipersForkliftsGlue gunsHandtrucksIndustrial platform scalesIndustrial sewing machinesLabel-making machinesLocking pliersMeasuring tapesPallet jacksPallet movers

Work Values

SupportRelationshipsIndependenceAchievementWorking ConditionsRecognition

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
Match confidence: medium51-9111.00	Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders	title_inference	—	—	—

Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

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What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: proficient (Level 3)(based on Bachelor's Degree)

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.

Program Details

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Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

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Financial Aid

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Scholarships

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