Recycling Worker
- Classification
- Occupation
- Skill level
- 5
- Major group
- Labourers
Classification
- Major group
- 8Labourers
- Sub-major group
- 83Factory Process Workers
- Minor group
- 839Miscellaneous Factory Process Workers
Description
Performs routine tasks in a recycling facility, such as sorting, packing and storing plastics, glass, paper, metals and other recyclable materials that have been collected from household, commercial and industrial premises in preparation for use in creating new products.
Alternative titles
- Recycling Sorter
Unit group
8391 · Materials and Chemical Process WorkersDescription
Perform routine tasks in assembling and manufacturing materials including cement, concrete, chemicals, fabric, textiles, glass, metals, paper, pulp, plastics, timber and wood, and sorting and processing recycled materials.
Skill level
Occupation skill level 5
Australia
5
Tasks
Tasks include
- Inspects materials for contamination and removes non-recyclable items
- Sorts and packs materials for further processing
- Operates machinery and equipment to assist in the recycling process
- Monitors and maintains inventory of recyclable materials
- Follows safety procedures and guidelines to prevent accidents and injuries
Occupations in this unit group
Sources
- www.abs.gov.au/statistics/classifications/osca-occupation-standard-classification-australia/2024-version-1-0/browse-classification/8/83/839/8391
- www.abs.gov.au/statistics/classifications/osca-occupation-standard-classification-australia/2024-version-1-0/data-downloads/OSCA%20Category%20Descriptions.xlsx
The supplied migration lists use ANZSCO codes, not OSCA codes.