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Other Factory Process Workers
Unit Group
ANZSCO CODE - 8399

This unit group covers Factory Process Workers not elsewhere classified. It includes Cement and Concrete Plant Workers, Chemical Plant Workers, Clay Processing Factory Workers, Fabric and Textile Factory Workers, Footwear Factory Workers, Glass Processing Workers, Hide and Skin Processing Workers and Recycling Workers.

Indicative Skill Level:

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications outlined below.

In Australia:

  • 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)

For some occupations a short period of on-the-job training may be required in addition to or instead of the formal qualification.

Occupations in this unit group

  • 839918 - Recycling Worker

    Alternative Title:

    • Recycling Sorter

    Performs routine tasks in a recycling facility such as sorting, packing and storing plastics, glass, paper, metals and other recyclable materials which have been collected from household, commercial and industrial premises in preparation for use in creating new products.

    Skill Level:

    • 5 Australia
    • 4 New Zealand
  • 839999 - Factory Process Workers nec

    This occupation group covers Factory Process Workers not elsewhere classified.

    Skill Level:

    • 5 Australia
    • 4 New Zealand

    Occupations in this group include:

    • Sheltered Workshop Worker
  • 839911 - Cement and Concrete Plant Worker

    Performs routine tasks in manufacturing cement and concrete products such as greasing and assembling concrete moulds, holding reinforcing steel in position during concrete pours, stripping moulds from dried concrete products, and finishing products.

    Skill Level:

    • 5 Australia
    • 4 New Zealand
  • 839912 - Chemical Plant Worker

    Performs routine tasks in a chemical processing plant such as delivering materials to processing areas, dumping ingredients into hoppers, operating machines to heat, cool and agitate chemical solutions, filling and fastening covers on containers, and attaching labels and information on products.

    Skill Level:

    • 5 Australia
    • 4 New Zealand

    Specialisations:

    • Gas Plant Worker
    • Munitions Factory Worker
    • Paint Factory Worker
  • 839913 - Clay Processing Factory Worker

    Alternative Title:

    • Clay Processing Labourer

    Performs routine tasks in manufacturing clay and ceramic products such as loading clay into machines, stacking products on kiln cars, pallets and trolleys, and moving kiln cars and trolleys to and from kilns, dryers, sorting, storage and shipping areas.

    Skill Level:

    • 5 Australia
    • 4 New Zealand

    Specialisations:

    • Brick Handler
    • Kiln Labourer
  • 839914 - Fabric and Textile Factory Worker

    Performs routine tasks in a fabric and textile factory such as cutting canvas, upholstery and curtain fabrics, delivering materials to machines, operating automatic machines using computerised patterns, pressing partially completed and finished garments, and inspecting and finishing completed garments.

    Skill Level:

    • 5 Australia
    • 4 New Zealand
  • 839915 - Footwear Factory Worker

    Performs routine tasks in manufacturing footwear such as basic hand cutting of shoe components, delivering materials to machines, and inspecting and finishing completed footwear.

    Skill Level:

    • 5 Australia
    • 4 New Zealand
  • 839916 - Glass Processing Worker

    Performs routine tasks in manufacturing glassware such as setting up, adjusting and repairing automatic machines and equipment, and checking weight of glassware.

    Skill Level:

    • 5 Australia
    • 4 New Zealand

    Specialisation:

    • Glass Mould Cleaner
  • 839917 - Hide and Skin Processing Worker

    Performs routine tasks in tanning and finishing leather, hides and skins such as fleshing hides by cutting out pieces of flesh and fat, laying out hides and skins for classing and drying and arranging heaters to dry them, spraying dried hides with preservatives, and treating, pressing and securing hides and skins.

    Skill Level:

    • 5 Australia
    • 4 New Zealand

    Specialisations:

    • Fellmongery Worker
    • Hand Flesher
    • Tannery Worker

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