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panner

noun
pan·ner | \ˈpanə(r)\
plural -s

Definition of panner 

: one that pans or puts in a pan: such as

a : one who pans for gold

b : a worker who places dough in pans for baking

c : a worker who places sealed cans from a seamer or conveyor onto pans, racks, or trays

— called also racker

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