Group
Occupation
831136 Fruit and Vegetable Factory Worker
Latest release
Consultation draft: Occupation Standard Classification for Australia (OSCA)
Reference period
August 2026
Released
17/08/2026
First release
831136 Fruit and Vegetable Factory Worker
Operates machines and performs routine tasks to prepare, make and package canned and frozen fruits and vegetables, sauces, jams and juices.
Skill level: 5
Main tasks
- Operates heating, chilling, pasteurising, carbonating and sulphuring equipment to prepare canned and frozen fruits and vegetables
- Peels, cores, chops, pits and juices fruit and vegetables
- Inspects and removes damaged produce
- Prepares sauces, jams and juices
- Cleans processing and packaging equipment and machinery, including pumps, hoses and storage tanks
- Packages and labels finished products for distribution