Packer

How to find packers: packing lines, live-in work, accommodation

Updated 20 October 2026

Packer on a line and at a table: different conditions

A packer may stand at a conveyor and pack food, may pack finished products into boxes by hand, or may pack parcels for an online store. Food production adds hygiene rules, uniform and a medical fitness certificate; in a warehouse the logistics are more complex and the person is responsible for complete orders. The pace, the tiredness and the kind of person you need all depend on this.

Live-in contracts, shifts and accommodation

Packers are often hired in large numbers for shift work, quite often on a live-in basis with accommodation. If so, write it all plainly: how long the contract lasts, where workers live, how many people share a room, whether meals are provided and who pays for the journey. Candidates care about this more than about general words on a “friendly team”. For night shifts, mention breaks and transport, because without it people refuse.

Also describe the physical load: the weight of boxes, whether the person stands the whole shift, and whether there are roller conveyors and trolleys. This helps filter out people the job won't suit and reduces staff turnover.

What to put in the job post

• Duties — packing food on a line, packing products, labelling;
• Pay — hourly or shift rate, piece rate, bonuses;
• Workplace — city, area, address of the factory or warehouse;
• Hours — for example 12-hour shifts, 2 days on and 2 off;
• Experience — required, or training on the job;
• Terms — on the payroll, 30-day contract, casual work;
• Accommodation — whether it is provided;
• Commute — company transport or allowance.

Example: “Packers needed near Sha Tin for packing food on a line. 12-hour shifts, from HK$1,500 a month, on the payroll, company transport from the city. No experience needed, we train on the job.”

How to search through BlaBlaPrice

You create one job request, and you don't have to handle dozens of calls. It is checked for ads and stray contact details, and you get hints on missing details. Candidates answer in chat: when they can start, whether they are ready for shift and live-in work, what pay suits them. You see reviews next to each reply. The phone number stays hidden until you choose someone yourself. More on how it works.

What to watch for when selecting

For packing, neatness, stamina and readiness for repetitive work matter. Ask about previous experience and why the person is changing jobs. If you need several workers, it is handy to make the first day a trial. For order picking, look at an order picker, and for support work, a general labourer.

If you are looking for work

Register on BlaBlaPrice as a service provider, choose this category and your area, and you will receive such job posts to reply to.