general labourer - chemical industry (worker in the chemical industry)

Who are they and what do they do? The general labourer in chemical plants is a worker who does basic manual work in chemical processing and manufacturing.

What are the activities of the job? Simple, usually auxiliary, work in chemical manufacturing processes, frequently manual work (such as adding the right quantities of something to various mixtures and bulk materials.

Where is it done and under what conditions? In chemical plants, where there will be exposure to chemical substances and to high temperatures.

What tools/equipment do they use? Easily operated equipment, such as drying ovens, evaporators, etc. and various hand tools.

What do you need to succeed? Basic qualifications for this job are education to skilled craft level or a specific training course, and the ability to react quickly.