This article provides an overview of the occupation known as Other Factory Process Workers (ANZSCO 8399) in Australia. This unit group encompasses a variety of roles within the manufacturing industry that are not classified under specific occupations. The occupations covered include 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 within this unit group require a certain level of skill, as 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)

Some occupations may also require a short period of on-the-job training in addition to or instead of formal qualifications.

Occupations:

• 839911 Cement and Concrete Plant Worker
• 839912 Chemical Plant Worker
• 839913 Clay Processing Factory Worker
• 839914 Fabric and Textile Factory Worker
• 839915 Footwear Factory Worker
• 839916 Glass Processing Worker
• 839917 Hide and Skin Processing Worker
• 839918 Recycling Worker
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839911 Cement and Concrete Plant Worker

A Cement and Concrete Plant Worker performs various routine tasks in the manufacturing of cement and concrete products. This includes greasing and assembling concrete moulds, holding reinforcing steel during concrete pours, stripping moulds from dried concrete products, and finishing the products.

Skill Level: 5 Australia, 4 New Zealand

839912 Chemical Plant Worker

A Chemical Plant Worker performs routine tasks in a chemical processing plant. These tasks may include delivering materials to processing areas, dumping ingredients into hoppers, operating machines to heat and cool 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

Also known as a Clay Processing Labourer, this worker performs routine tasks in the manufacturing of clay and ceramic products. These tasks may include loading clay into machines, stacking products on kiln cars, pallets, and trolleys, and moving kiln cars and trolleys to and from different areas within the factory.

Skill Level: 5 Australia, 4 New Zealand

Specialisations: Brick Handler, Kiln Labourer

839914 Fabric and Textile Factory Worker

A Fabric and Textile Factory Worker carries out routine tasks within a fabric and textile factory. These tasks may include cutting canvas, upholstery, and curtain fabrics, delivering materials to machines, operating automatic machines with 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

A Footwear Factory Worker performs routine tasks in the manufacturing of footwear. These tasks may include 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

A Glass Processing Worker carries out routine tasks in the manufacturing of glassware. This may involve setting up, adjusting, and repairing automatic machines and equipment, as well as checking the weight of glassware.

Skill Level: 5 Australia, 4 New Zealand

Specialisation: Glass Mould Cleaner

839917 Hide and Skin Processing Worker

A Hide and Skin Processing Worker performs routine tasks in the tanning and finishing of leather, hides, and skins. These tasks may include fleshing hides by removing pieces of flesh and fat, laying out hides and skins for classing and drying, 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

839918 Recycling Worker

Also known as a Recycling Sorter, this worker performs routine tasks within a recycling facility. These tasks may include sorting, packing, and storing recyclable materials such as plastics, glass, paper, and metals. These materials are collected from various premises and prepared for use in creating new products.

Skill Level: 5 Australia, 4 New Zealand

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This occupation group covers Factory Process Workers that are not classified under specific occupations. The skill level required for these workers is 5 in Australia and 4 in New Zealand.

Occupations in this group include Sheltered Workshop Worker.