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Food processing worker, Kaimahi mīhini taka kai

Also known as

  • Food production worker, food and beverage factory worker, food process worker, food manufacturing worker, food process operator, process and packing operator

Food processing workers operate machines that roast, bake, bottle or dry food and beverage products.

Your pay could be

$48K

Lower

$49K to $81K

Most common

$104K

Upper

How does this pay compare?

Pay is before tax

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Other career ideas in Food processing
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Career idea

Brewer

Kaitoroī pia

Pay

$60K to $109K annually

You'll need

1 to 3 years of training
Brewers use brewing equipment and processes to make beer from grains, and manage how beer is produced and packaged.

Career idea

Brewery and winery worker

Kaimahi pia me te waina

Pay

$49K to $78K annually

You'll need

1 to 3 years of training
Brewery and winery workers operate equipment to produce beer, wine and other alcoholic beverages.

Career idea

Butcher

Ringa tapahi mīti

Pay

$60K to $102K annually

You'll need

2 to 3 years of training
Butchers cut, trim and prepare portions of meat for sale in shops.

Career idea

Dairy processing operator

Kaiwhakamahi pūrere hua miraka

Pay

$86K to $113K annually

You'll need

Under 1 to 3 years of training
Dairy processing operators use equipment to produce a wide range of dairy products like cheese, butter, yoghurt and milk powder.

Career idea

Food science technician

Kaihangarau pūtaiao kai

Pay

$54K to $72K annually

You'll need

1 to 3 years of training
Food science technicians help food scientists and technologists research and test food and drink products. They do quality checks and make sure products meet standards.

Career idea

Food scientist and technologist

Kaipūtaiao, kaihangarau kai

Pay

$68K to $115K annually

You'll need

3 to 5 years of training
Food scientists and technologists research new food sources and nutritional content, and develop ways to process safe and healthy food. They may create new foods and ways to preserve products.

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