packer

/ˈpæk.ər/
noun
  1. A person or machine that packs goods, especially for shipping or storage.
    • The automated packer can seal 50 boxes per minute.
    • The packer carefully placed each bottle into the cardboard box.
    • She worked as a packer at the warehouse during the holiday season.
  2. A company that processes and packages food products, especially meat.
    • Our local packer supplies beef to restaurants across the state.
    • The meat packer recalled several products due to contamination concerns.
    • He got a job at a major food packer after graduating from college.
  3. A person who carries equipment or supplies, especially on a hiking or camping trip.
    • The packer loaded the mules with tents and food for the trail.
    • We hired a packer to help carry our gear up the mountain.
    • Experienced packers know how to balance the load for long treks.