Description

A factory worker is employed in a hands-on role in a processing or manufacturing plant. Their duties include operating tools and machinery, working on production lines and maintaining or repairing equipment as required.

Factory worker duties and responsibilities
A factory worker’s duties and responsibilities typically include the following:

Operating machinery and tools at a production site
Monitoring and troubleshooting machinery
Adhering to health and safety procedures at all times
Assembling products or components
Packing products or components for shipment or further processing
Operating forklifts and pallet jacks as required
Sorting and inspecting products for quality assurance purposes
Removing defective products and rejects.