Food Production Worker
Operate or tend food or tobacco roasting, baking, or drying equipment, including hearth ovens, kiln driers, roasters, char kilns, and vacuum drying equipment.
At a Glance
Food Production Worker earns an average of $27,293/yr. Typical education: High school or GED. Experience: 2.8 years. Top skills: Communication, Customer Service, Operations.
$27,293/yr
High school or GED
2.8 years
20
Parent Occupation (O*NET)
Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders
Median Wage
$42,730/yr
Growth (2024-34)
+0.6%
Education
No formal educational credential
Skills & Requirements
Specialized Skills (19)
Sanitation
Palletizing
Product Knowledge
Regulatory Compliance
Discounts And Allowances
Cake Decorating
Purchasing
State Regulations
Stocking Merchandise
Retail Sales
Forklift Truck
Shipping And Receiving
Lifting Ability
Managing Intoxication
Order Picking
Winemaking
Punching (Cabling)
Cash Register
Viticulture
Common Skills (11)
Communication
Customer Service
Operations
Sales
Multitasking
Cleanliness
Memos
Arithmetic
Presentations
Detail Oriented
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