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As per the Department of Labor and Employment, the minimum wage for Packing Staff in the National Capital Region is PHP 645 per day as of January 1 2026. Non-agricultural establishments must pay this rate with overtime at 125 percent for work beyond 8 hours. Regional wage boards set lower rates such as PHP 480 per day in Eastern Visayas.

As per the Department of Labor and Employment, Packing Staff roles require at least high school completion or equivalent with no prior experience mandated for entry-level positions. Employers may prefer candidates who completed the 6-month Technical Education and Skills Development Authority packaging course. Applicants must be at least 18 years old.

As per the Department of Labor and Employment, applicants must submit a valid government ID, birth certificate, and NBI clearance dated within the last 6 months. A medical certificate from a DOLE-accredited clinic and barangay clearance are also required for most warehouse employers. No professional license is needed for this role.

As per the Department of Labor and Employment, Packing Staff work 8 hours per day and 6 days per week with a mandatory 1-hour meal break. Employees receive 13th month pay by December 24 2026 plus 5 days of service incentive leave after one year of service. Night shift differential is PHP 48.38 per hour for work between 10 PM and 6 AM.