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The Food industry covers a series of industrial activities directed at the production, distribution, processing, conversion, preparation, preservation, transport, certification and packaging of foodstuffs. The Food industry mainly consists of four distinct sectors: the farm service sector, the producers sector, the processors sector and the marketers sector. While the major services performed by each sector are distinct, many companies in the food industry have vertically integrated across sector boundaries. Globally, the Food industry reached $3.5 trillion in 2020. Top companies in the Food industry include Cargill, Nestle, Tyson, PepsiCo, and Mondelez.

What are common job types in the Food industry?

Maintenance Technician - A Maintenance Technician is responsible for the upkeep of a facility. They are skilled in a variety of areas including plumbing, carpentry, and electrical systems. Duties include inspecting buildings, maintaining inventory, and scheduling repairs.

Electrical Maintenance Technician - Electrical Maintenance Technicians maintain, repair, install, and upgrade electrical and mechanical equipment, components, tools, and machinery.

Electrical Controls Technician - The duties of an Electrical Controls Technician include installing and repairing electrical systems, calibrating equipment, and inspecting designs for quality control. You get to work on a variety of equipment and devices within the facility.

Production Supervisor - Production Supervisors are in charge of the manufacturing of products and operating projects of goods with topmost efficiency at a reasonable price within specified standards. They are responsible for the overall production line or an entity, like quality control.

Maintenance Supervisor - Maintenance Supervisors direct and organize all activities around building systems, equipment operations, safe production standards, and day-to-day functioning of the machines or tools critical to organizations.

Technical Operator - Technical Operators work to achieve the required quality standards and contribute towards achieving budgeted site performance through the effective control, operation and maintenance of relevant equipment.

Production Operator - Production Operators perform manufacturing operations and processes to foods and beverages, perform packaging, operate machines manually or automatically, follow predetermined procedures, and take food safety regulations on board.

What are the highest paying Food jobs?

Production Supervisors and Maintenance Supervisors are the highest paying careers in the Food industry. Production Supervisors earn about $65K per year, while Maintenance Supervisors earn between $70K-$87K per year, depending on location and experience.

What Food jobs are in demand?

Engineering jobs are in high demand in the Food industry, whether it’s electrical, mechanical, or skilled. Since many Food industry factories run around the clock, engineers must be present at all times to ensure that everything runs smoothly. Engineers in the Food industry require a higher skill set, and therefore the candidate pool is smaller.

Why should one start a career in the Food industry?

Starting a career in the Food industry is a solid choice. The industry is one of the largest industries in the U.S., bringing in $3.5 trillion in 2020. A career in the Food industry has job security and need - everyone eats! - and it is easy to see how a Food industry job serves a greater purpose. As our population expands, the industry will continue to see growth. Lastly, a career in the Food industry helps to solve one of our world’s greatest problems - food consumption - in a real, tangible way.


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Maintenance Mechanic


Job Ref: # EB-2140027435
Date Posted: 4/1/2025 1:56:03 PM
City, State: Concordville, PA
Category: Food
Salary: $31 - $33

Description

Position Details:

Title: Maintenance Mechanic

Location: Concord Township, PA

Shift: 3 openings on day shift 2 night shift. 6-6:30 2/2/3

Compensation: $30.85 - 32.85 plus $0.50 shift differential

Benefits: Union Benefits/low cost healthcare

Travel: None

Veteran profiles: Any electrical or mechanical (non-vehicle related) MOS with troubleshooting experience w/industrial maintenance experience.

Position Description:

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for the scheduled, unscheduled and preventative maintenance and repair of a wide variety of beverage manufacturing and packing equipment requiring strong mechanical skills base to include: hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical, conveyor systems.

Responsibilities:

Preventive and proactive maintenance on conveyors, packers, fillers, palletizers, and steam generators
Observe and test the operation of machinery or equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using voltmeters or other testing devices.
Education/Experience:

3+ year’s experience as an electrical or mechanical maintenance technician, troubleshooting and repairing equipment in an industrial setting.


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Maintenance Technician


Job Ref: # EB-9822137227
Date Posted: 3/4/2025 9:09:10 AM
City, State: Indiannapolis, IN
Category: Food
Salary: $38 - $40

Description

Position Details:
Title: Maintenance Technician
Location: Indianapolis, IN
Shift/Schedule: Night Shift
Nights: 12 Hour 5:00PM-5:00AM / 2-2-3 Schedule ($1.00 shift differential)
Compensation: $34-40/hr + OT + $5k Sign-on-Bonus
Benefits: 401K, MED/DEN/VIS, attendance bonus
Relocation: Case by Case

Position Description:
As a Maintenance Tech you are to ensure that all electrical schematics and instrumentation are calibrated and current, troubleshooting during unscheduled equipment downtime, repairs, and complete preventive maintenance service.

• Analyzes/Maintains equipment and systems throughout the plant
• Understands specifications
• Ensures operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines
• Capable of following:
• Diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, and engineering specifications
• Troubleshooting malfunctions
• Comply with all safety policies, procedures, and good work practices

Requirements:
2 or more years of demonstrated experience in electro-mechanical repair and troubleshooting of various types of equipment (must know how to use a multimeter and comfortable working at 480v 3phase)
Prior or transitioning US Navy EMs, MMs, FCs, Aviation Electricians or other Ratings/MOS/AFSCs with similar backgrounds are a great fit for this role.



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