Factory Helper – Job Description

Position Summary:

The Factory Helper supports daily production operations by assisting machine operators, preparing materials, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring smooth workflow inside the factory.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist machine operators in loading and unloading materials
• Prepare raw materials such as paper rolls, inks, and packaging items
• Help in sorting, stacking, and packing finished products (e.g., paper cups, printed materials)
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the work area
• Follow safety procedures and factory guidelines
• Move materials within the factory using manual or basic equipment
• Support in basic machine cleaning or setup under supervision
• Report any issues or damaged materials to the supervisor
• Perform general labor tasks as needed to support production

Desired Skills & Qualifications:

• Physically fit and able to lift, move, and carry materials
• Basic understanding of factory safety protocols
• Ability to follow instructions and work as part of a team
• Willingness to work in a fast-paced production environment
• Reliable, punctual, and hardworking
• Experience in printing or manufacturing (optional but an advantage)

Work Environment:

• Factory-based, fast-paced environment
• May require standing for long periods
• Shift work depending on production demand

Skills

Core Skills

• Ability to assist in operating paper cup forming and printing machines
• Basic understanding of production flow in a paper cup line
• Knowledge of handling paper rolls, lids, sleeves, and packaging materials
• Skills in sorting, counting, and packing finished cups accurately
• Ability to check for basic product defects (printing misalignment, cup shape issues)

Physical & Practical Skills

• Physically fit; able to lift bundles of paper or finished products
• Ability to stand for long hours during shifts
• Good hand–eye coordination for fast packing and stacking
• Basic housekeeping and cleanliness maintenance around machines

Technical & Safety Skills

• Basic knowledge of safety rules in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to follow instructions for machine cleaning and simple adjustments
• Understanding of how to properly dispose of waste materials
• Awareness of quality control basics (checking size, print, sealing quality)

Soft Skills

• Reliable, punctual, and hardworking
• Fast learner, especially with machine setup and factory routines
• Ability to work well with machine operators and other team members
• Flexibility to assist wherever needed—packing, loading, or cleaning
• Good communication with supervisors for reporting issues or shortages