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
$50K
Lower
$51K to $81K
Most common
$110K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Your training could be
0-1 year
Food processing workers
- usually work shifts, including evenings and weekends, and may work extra hours
- usually work in food processing factories
- need to be methodical, practical and safety conscious
Tasks
- operate food processing machines safely
- package food
- inspect food products for quality
- monitor machine gauges
- adjust temperatures for cooking and cooling
- operate pumps to move liquids
- record production infromation
- report equipment faults and maintenance
- make sure ingredients meet quality standards
Practical
Organised
Enterprising
Interests that fit this job
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Do the quizYou usually learn on the job to become a food processing worker and a qualification may be useful.
You may need
- a New Zealand Certificate in Food or Beverage Processing (Level 2 or 3)
- a driver licence with a special-type vehicle endorsement
If you’re in school
You usually don't need specfic NCEA levels for this job, but Level 2 may be useful.
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