• Helpers- Production Workers
  • Manufacturing
  • Annual Median Wage
    $ 33,563
    $24,031 range bar $42,548
    Annual NC Wage Range
    Growth Rate
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    Very Slow Growing
  • Production Worker Helpers provide assistance to production workers by performing duties requiring less skill. These duties can include supplying or holding materials or tools, and cleaning work area and equipment.

What do they typically do

  • Count finished products to determine if product orders are complete
  • Operate machinery used in the production process, or assist machine operators
  • Perform duties that require less skill, such as supplying or holding materials or tools or cleaning work areas and equipment
  • Lift raw materials, finished products, and packed items, manually or using hoists
  • Load and unload items from machines, conveyors, and conveyances
  • Observe equipment operations so that malfunctions can be detected, and notify operators of any malfunctions
  • Mark or tag identification on parts
  • Examine products to verify conformance to quality standards

Number of Jobs

Average Annual
Job Growth -0.2%
Job Openings 357

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    These occupations usually require a high school diploma.
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