A factory worker seeking a new position should compile a resume to provide to potential employers. A chronological resume format most suits the needs of a factory worker as it allows for a detailed listing of each employer you worked for with the most recent listed at the top. You can prepare your resume from scratch using tabs and bullet-lists, but the most efficient method of preparation is to use a template. Templates for resumes are available in most word processing programs or as template downloads for individual programs.
Instructions
1. List your name, address, telephone number and email address at the top of your resume. A preformed template features spaces for plugging in this data. When you craft your own resume, place the information at the top, highlight it in bold type or with a larger font and center the type.
2. Label a section of your resume "Objective" and write in an objective statement. State the position you hope to obtain. Emphasize skills you want to utilize within the position if you can do so in a few words or a short sentence.
3. Label a section of your resume "Experience" or "Work Experience."
4. List your most recent employer and the company address at the top of your work experience section. Include the date you began and ended work with this company.
5. List any awards and accomplishments earned at your workplace. Safety awards are commendable accomplishments for a factory worker. If you lead any groups or were in charge of groups of employees at your job, list these positions as accomplishments as this helps set you apart from other potential factory workers who may not possess on-the-job leadership experience.
6. List additional employers as outlined in Steps 4 and 5.
7. Create a resume section labeled "Education" and list any higher education schools you attended, years attended and degrees or certifications obtained. You can also list additional training courses and classes taken to further your career here.
8. Create a resume section for "Other Experience" or "Additional Qualifications." Here you can list specific attributes that may set you apart from other candidates. For example, if the job you seek requires you to be able to lift 50 lbs. or more, you could list your ability to do this without strain as an additional qualification.
9. Create a resume section for "References." Include as many contact methods as possible for each person you add to your reference list and include a bullet-item or informational sentence explaining your working relationship with that person. You may also include a message such as "References available upon request" if you do not want to list contact information for former employers or factory managers directly on your resume. Typically, you'll want to provide at least two references but no more than four.
