Packing Associate

As per the Ministry of Labour & Employment, the national floor level minimum wage for unskilled workers including packing jobs is ₹400 per day or ₹12,000 per month effective April 2026. In high-cost states like Maharashtra Zone I, it rises to ₹514 per day or ₹15,420 per month. Overtime beyond 48 hours per week is paid at twice the ordinary rate.

Packing jobs are classified as NSQF Level 1 unskilled roles requiring no formal education or prior experience as per national skill standards. Basic literacy for reading labels is sufficient, and on-the-job training is provided within 1-3 months. Age eligibility starts at 18 years.

Mandatory documents include Aadhaar card, PAN card, bank account details, and photograph. For formal sector jobs, submit EPF Form 11 and ESI Form 01 if applicable. Verification occurs within 7 days of hiring.

Under the Factories Act 1948, packing workers in factories work maximum 9 hours per day and 48 hours per week with one weekly off. Eligible for 12 days annual leave after 240 days worked and 7 days casual leave per year. Overtime requires double pay.