Food Processing Workers operate equipment that mixes, cooks, or processes ingredients used in the manufacturing of food and tobacco products. This category includes food processing workers not included in other categories.
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- All Other Food Processing Workers
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What do they typically do
- Set up, start, or load food processing equipment
- Check, weigh, and mix ingredients according to recipes
- Set and control temperatures, flow rates, and pressures of machinery
- Monitor and adjust ingredient mixes during production processes
- Observe and regulate equipment gauges and controls
- Record batch production data
- Clean workspaces and equipment according to health and safety standards
- Check final products to ensure quality
Number of Jobs
Average Annual
Job Growth +0.9%
Job Openings 376
Education & Training
- Education These occupations usually require a high school diploma.Associated Programs or MajorsLicense
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