To work as a production helper, you typically need to:

• complete short-term, on-the-job training.

Education after high school

No formal education is required for this occupation. However, many employers prefer that you have a high school diploma or its equivalent.

On-the-job training

Production helpers get training on the job from an experienced worker. During training, you learn to:

• use equipment necessary for the job;
• load and unload materials; and
• clean and prepare work sites.

Training may last from a few hours to one month.