I’ve never worked on the production line before; what should I do now?

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I graduated from university in 2006 with a degree in Chemical Engineering and Technology. After graduation, I joined the company where I work today, which produces fine chemical products. When I first started there, I was assigned to what they call the technical department; I never worked on the production lines, let alone worked in shifts. After getting to know the company better, I was tasked with participating in projects related to the expansion of the production lines. During that time, I was involved in some basic pipeline design work, but most of my tasks involved on-site work, including submitting requests for construction materials and making purchases. Moreover, the expansion works carried out were all aimed at specific production workshops within the company (different people were involved in different workshops). The workshop I’m in charge of hasn’t seen any major activities for a long time now. As a result, after assessing my workload, the company decided to transfer me from my current position to work in the workshop (my specific job role hasn’t been determined yet). Since I’ve never worked on the production line in the workshop, I’m a bit unsure about what to do; I don’t know what my responsibilities and tasks will be. Should I wait for instructions from the workshop supervisors, or is there something I should do right away? I’m not opposed to going to the workshop to gain experience; it’s just that I lack experience, so I would like everyone to share their experiences and exchange views with me.