Factory Process Workers

Factory Process Workers perform routine tasks in processing, manufacturing and packaging food, beverages and other products.

**Indicative skill level:**

Most occupations in this sub-major group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.

#### In Australia:

- AQF Certificate II or III, or at least one year of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 4); or - AQF Certificate I, or compulsory secondary education (ANZSCO Skill Level 5)

#### In New Zealand:

- NZQF Level 2 or 3 qualification, or at least one year of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 4); or - NZQF Level 1 qualification, or compulsory secondary education (ANZSCO Skill Level 5)

In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification. In the case of some Skill Level 5 occupations, a short period of on-the-job training may be required in addition to or instead of the formal qualification, or no formal qualification or on-the-job training may be required.

**Tasks include:**

- sourcing, weighing and mixing raw materials, and loading into machines - wrapping products, and filling, labelling and sealing containers by hand and machine - storing and stacking finished products, and cleaning machines and work areas - inspecting and grading products - assembling components and subassemblies for further processing and to make finished products