Factory workers in Australia run production lines across food, beverage, meat, dairy, packaging and general manufacturing plants in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide and every regional processing town. Tasks include assembly, machine minding, quality checks and packing finished product. It is steady indoor shift work — day, afternoon and night — with penalty rates, on-site induction training and a clear ladder from line hand to machine operator and shift team leader. This guide covers salary, duties, visas and how to apply.