Food Process Workers play a vital role in the processing and manufacturing of food and beverages in Australia. They are responsible for performing routine tasks to ensure the production of high-quality food products.

Indicative Skill Level:

Food Process Workers typically possess a skill level that aligns with the following qualifications and experience:

In Australia:

• AQF Certificate II or III, or at least one year of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)
• 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)
• NZQF Level 1 qualification, or compulsory secondary education (ANZSCO Skill Level 5)

In some cases, additional on-the-job training or experience may be required alongside the formal qualification. For Skill Level 5 occupations, a short period of on-the-job training may be necessary, or no formal qualification or training may be required.

Tasks Include:

• Measuring, weighing, and mixing ingredients and loading them into food and beverage machines
• Operating machines to process and produce food and beverage products
• Cutting, trimming, and dressing meat, poultry, and seafood
• Checking product quality before packaging
• Packing finished products
• Cleaning machines, storage tanks, and floors, and maintaining infestation control programs

Subcategories:

• 8311 Food and Drink Factory Workers
• 8312 Meat Boners and Slicers, and Slaughterers
• 8313 Meat, Poultry, and Seafood Process Workers