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Filling Line Operator

OFO Code: 718303

Last checked 3 October 2026

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1. Occupation identity

OFO code
718303
Occupation
Filling Line Operator
Classification
OFO 2021
Major group
PLANT AND MACHINE OPERATORS AND ASSEMBLERS
Unit group
7183 · Packing, Bottling and Labelling Machine Operators

Official description
Packing, bottling and labelling machine operators operate and monitor machines which weigh, pack and label various products, or fill different containers with products.

More official OFO detail

Specialisations: Can / Tin / Tube / Tray Filler, Sack or Bag Filler, Automated Filling Line Operator, Jar or Bottle Filler, Bottle Filler, Bottling Attendant, Sealing and Capping Machine Operator, Canning and Bottling Process Worker, Cannery Worker, Milk Bottler, Filling Machine Operator, Container Filler, Pressurised Container Filler, Canister Viewer, Aseptic Filling Line Operator

  • Operating and monitoring machines that fill and seal tubes, bottles, cans, boxes, bags and other containers with products, such as food, beverages, paints, oils and lotions
  • Operating and monitoring machines that, by gluing or other methods, label products, packages and various containers
  • Operating and monitoring machines that weigh, wrap, seal and pack various products

2. Demand status

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