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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 itâ€™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 worldâ€™s greatest problems - food consumption - in a real, tangible way.

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Senior Assistant Branch Manager/Co-Branch Manager

Job Ref: # EB-3685843372
Date Posted: 3/12/2025 3:05:21 PM
City, State: Everett, MA
Category: Food
Salary: $65,000 - $75,000

Description

Position Details:
• Title: Senior Assistant Branch Manager/Co-Branch Manager
• Location: Everett, MA
• Shift: Various Shift Hours as part of leadership team, M-F (weekend shifts based on store needs)
• Compensation: $65-75k, Reasonable First Year W2 $90k+!
• Bonuses/Additional Compensation: Straight Time OT for Saturday shifts, Annual Bonus Ranging 20-45% of Base Salary based on performance milestones
• Benefits: Company offers full health, vision, and dental insurance, 401k match up to 6%, PTO, Tuition Assistance, and more.
• Travel: N/A
• Vaccine Requirement: No

Position Description:
Ensure Branch operates efficiently and optimal customer satisfaction to maintain profitability. Will be responsible for personnel management, standards and expectations, training, and other applicable matters. Maintains a positive company image by providing courteous, friendly, and efficient customer service. Oversees general compliance and adherence to policies and procedures including but not limited to safety, including HACCP and OSHA, security, inventory, and accountability. Sets an operational mission for the branch and follows up with employees to monitor activities and achieve the goals and standards set forth. Responsible to the mentorship, coaching, and development of mangers, annual performance reviews, promotions, and other applicable actions. Will maintain communication with corporate partners, and ensure all reports or paperwork is completed and processed in an accurate and timely manner. May be assigned special projects or responsibilities as needed.

Requirements:
• 4 years’ experience in managements and operations
• Experience with warehouse, retail, or mass merchandising (big box store experience preferred)
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to prioritize and manage competing deadlines
• Understanding of profit/loss, inventory control, hiring/training, payroll, security/loss prevention
• Strong customer service and satisfaction mentality, able to adapt and address challenges

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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: Day & Night Shift
• Days: 12 Hour 5:00AM-5:00PM / 2-2-3 Schedule
• 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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Maintenance Information Coordinator

Job Ref: # EB-1081773355
Date Posted: 1/9/2025 8:00:00 AM
City, State: Charlotte, NC
Category: Food
Salary: $38 - $43

Description

Title: Maintenance Information Coordinator
Location: Charlotte, NC 28273
Shift: Monday - Friday 5:45 AM – 2:30 PM
Compensation: $37.90 - $42.55 per hour + OT
Benefits: Full comprehensive benefits package + 401(k) match up to 7% + Tuition Reimbursement
Travel: None

Position Description: The Maintenance Information Coordinator reports to the Reliability Engineer Manager and is required to solicit, create, enter, and control all plant maintenance master data for the Reliability Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), i.e. SAP. As Maintenance Information Coordinator you will need to exude a customer service attitude, as this individual will need to interact with several functional areas including Engineering, Maintenance, Operations, and Finance. This individual will also be responsible for creating, training, and enforcing standards related to plant master data. You will enter and maintain plant-level master data within the maintenance function. Develop accurate and complete Bill of Materials (BOM) for plant equipment. Work with Engineering to ensure BOMs are created and spare parts stocked for new equipment installs. Create & modify preventative maintenance tasks and job plans as required. Ensure the annual Stores obsolescence review is completed accurately and completely. Develop, track, and communicate reports presenting maintenance performance indicators (KPIs). Ensure that all departmental processes are completed (Training, Hot Work Permits, GMPs, Confined Space, etc.) Support and maintain the CMMS, including training, software, hardware, end-user support, and problem-solving. Manage new employee Maintenance Training / On-Boarding. Develop & implement a management system for equipment documentation including manuals, drawings, etc. Develop & maintain Maintenance contact information and email distribution lists. Manage audit documentation. Backup for Reliability Planners.

Requirements:
• Must have good mechanical and electrical knowledge and know machinery spare parts. Prefers someone with prior mechanic or electrician experience.
• Data systems savvy with strong analytical skills to collect and analyze information to measure both supplier's and buying locations' performance and conformance to corporate policy, contracts, and agreements.

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Assistant Branch Manager

Job Ref: # EB-1526637530
Date Posted: 12/6/2024 8:00:00 AM
City, State: Multiple Locations, XX
Category: Food
Salary: $55,000 - $65,000

Description

Position Details:
• Title: Assistant Branch Manager
• Location: Avon, MA; Everett, MA; New Bedford, MA; Davie, FL ; Pompano, FL
• Shift: Various Shift Hours as part of leadership team, M-F (weekend shifts based on store needs)
• Compensation: $55-$65k, Reasonable First Year W2 $70-$90k or more!
• Bonuses/Additional Compensation: Straight Time OT for Saturday shifts, Annual Bonus Ranging 20-40% of Base Salary based on performance milestones
• Benefits: Company offers full health, vision, and dental insurance, 401k match up to 6%, PTO, Tuition Assistance, and more.
• Travel: N/A
• Vaccine Requirement: No

Position Description:
Assist the Branch Manager to ensure efficient operations and optimal customer satisfaction to maintain profitability. You are a hands-on leader, engaged with your team and department managers on the floor and assisting with all matters needed. Will be responsible for personnel management, standards and expectations, training, and other applicable matters. Maintains a positive company image by providing courteous, friendly, and efficient customer service. Oversees general compliance and adherence to policies and procedures including but not limited to safety, including HACCP and OSHA, security, inventory, and accountability. Sets an operational mission for the branch and follows up with employees to monitor activities and achieve the goals and standards set forth. Assists with to the mentorship, coaching, and development of Department Mangers, annual performance reviews, promotions, and other applicable actions. Will maintain communication with corporate partners, and ensure all reports or paperwork is completed and processed in an accurate and timely manner. May be assigned special projects or responsibilities as needed.

Requirements:
• 4 years’ experience in managements and operations
• Familiarity with warehouse, retail, or mass merchandising beneficial
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to prioritize and manage competing deadlines
• Understanding of profit/loss, inventory control, hiring/training, payroll, security/loss prevention
• Strong customer service and satisfaction mentality, able to adapt and address challenges

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Branch Manager

Job Ref: # EB-1063607936
Date Posted: 10/11/2024 11:42:12 AM
City, State: Cranston, RI
Category: Food
Salary: $72,000 - $90,000

Description

Orion Talent, the nation’s largest military recruiting firm, is currently recruiting transitioning or former military professionals for Branch Manager positions with one of the fastest growing providers of wholesale supplies and food products supporting independent foodservice operators.

Position Details:
• Title: Branch Manager
• Location: Cranston, RI
• Shift: Flexible Shift Hours, M-F (Saturday shifts as needed)
• Compensation: $72-$90k, Reasonable First Year W2 $90-$110k or more!
• Bonuses/Additional Compensation: Straight Time OT for Saturday shifts, Annual Bonus Ranging 20-45% of Base Salary based on performance milestones
• Benefits: Company offers full health, vision, and dental insurance, 401k match up to 6%, PTO, Tuition Assistance, and more.
• Travel: N/A
• Vaccine Requirement: No

Position Description:
Ensure Branch operates efficiently and optimal customer satisfaction to maintain profitability. Will be responsible for personnel management, standards and expectations, training, and other applicable matters.

Requirements:
• 4 years’ experience in managements and operations
• Familiarity with warehouse, retail, or mass merchandising beneficial
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to prioritize and manage competing deadlines
• Understanding of profit/loss, inventory control, hiring/training, payroll, security/loss prevention
• Strong customer service and satisfaction mentality, able to adapt and address challenges

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