To improve the design defects of original incense stick packing machine and explore the implementation of ergonomics in the incense stick packing machine, people-centered design was carried out. The operating console and operating region between people and machine in the incense stick packing production were analyzed. Packaging machine operation area was designed combining with the 5th and 95th percentile values of the operators in the national standard. According to the working space and the structure of the packaging machine, the size of the console was determined and the new type packing machine in line with ergonomics was designed. In the new incense stick packing machine, the operation panels were set above the horizontal line of sight with inclination of 15 degrees as well as under the horizontal line of sight with inclination of 35 degrees. The horizontal vision heights of sitting position and standing position were 120 mm and 180 mm, respectively. The relative heights of sitting working stations and standing working stations were 325 mm and 900 mm, respectively. The above setting could reduce operator fatigue and improve efficiency.