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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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Branch Manager

Job Ref: # EB-1322672018
Date Posted: 1/23/2025 11:14:25 AM
City, State: Everett, MA
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: Everett, MA
• 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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Operations Manager

Job Ref: # EB-3118573305
Date Posted: 1/23/2025 8:00:00 AM
City, State: Streetsboro, OH
Category: Food
Salary: $65,000 - $70,000

Description

Orion Talent, the nation’s largest military recruiting firm, is currently recruiting transitioning or former military professionals for an Assistant Branch Manager position with a wholesale cash and carry foodservice supplier, serving independent foodservice operators, consisting primarily of caterers, pizzerias, restaurants, and delicatessens.

Position Details
• Title: Assistant Branch Manager
• Location: Streetsboro, OH
• Shift: 12 PM – 10 PM Sunday-Thursday
• Compensation: $65-$70k, Reasonable First Year W2 $75-$90k or more!
• Bonuses/Additional Compensation: 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
• Vaccine Requirement: No

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

Position Requirements
• 4 years’ experience in management and operations.
• Familiarity with warehouse, retail, or mass merchandising is 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, ability to adapt and address challenges.

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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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HSE Manager

Job Ref: # EB-7177666529
Date Posted: 12/18/2024 11:20:42 AM
City, State: Memphis, TN
Category: Food
Salary: $100,000 - $125,000

Description

Position Details:
Title: HSE Manager
Location: Memphis, TN
Shift: M-F Day shift.
Compensation: $100-$125k + 10% annual bonus
Benefits: Comprehensive Corporate Benefits Package
Travel: None

Position Description:
The Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Manager ensures that all required environmental reports are submitted to the appropriate regulatory agency and provides guidance in developing, implementing, and documenting required HSE training for site personnel. They act as a liaison with local, state, and federal regulatory agencies on matters relating to safety and environmental regulatory compliance and is a resource for interpretation of OSHA and EPA regulations. They will be responsible for managing and maintaining site emergency response programs and business continuity plans, manage employee health programs and worker’s compensation for the plant, and will also manage site security programs and initiatives.

Requirements:
Candidates for this role should have a four-year degree and experience managing safety systems and training personnel on health, safety and environmental aspects. Candidates should have a technical background for this role. Candidates should have strong people management skills as well as computer skills.

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Boiler & Refrigeration Manager

Job Ref: # EB-1436473498
Date Posted: 12/11/2024 8:00:00 AM
City, State: Pasco, WA
Category: Food
Salary: $90,000 - $110,000

Description

Position Details:
Title: Boiler & Refrigeration Manager
Location: Pasco, WA
Shift: M-F 8am-5pm
Compensation: $90-$110k
Benefits: Comprehensive Corporate Benefits Package; Relocation Assistance Available
Travel: None

Position Description:
As a Boiler and Refrigeration Manager you will play a pivotal role in maintaining the ammonia-refrigeration systems and boiler equipment at a high level of efficiency and in compliance with all applicable regulations, codes, and standards. You will also supervise, train, and direct all boiler and refrigeration employees and coordinate with other managers and/or contractors on major capital projects.

Requirements:
A candidate for this role should have a background in boilers and refrigeration. This can be in manufacturing, food manufacturing or similar experiences within the military or industrial environments. Candidates should have at least five years of leadership experience. A degree in Construction Management, Engineering or related field is a plus. Candidates must have a valid driver’s license. CPR certified is a plus, but company will certify if not previously certified.

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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: White Marsh, MD; Andover, MA; Milford, MA; Everett, MA; New Bedford, MA; Cranston, RI
• 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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HSE Manager

Job Ref: # EB-8463162186
Date Posted: 11/26/2024 4:09:16 PM
City, State: Lexington, KY
Category: Food
Salary: $100,000 - $125,000

Description

Position Details:

Title: HSE Manager

Location: Lexington, KY

Shift: M-F Day shift.

Compensation: $100-$125k + 10% annual bonus

Benefits: Comprehensive Corporate Benefits Package

Travel: None

Position Description:

The Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Manager ensures that all required environmental reports are submitted to the appropriate regulatory agency and provides guidance in developing, implementing, and documenting required HSE training for site personnel. They act as a liaison with local, state, and federal regulatory agencies on matters relating to safety and environmental regulatory compliance and is a resource for interpretation of OSHA and EPA regulations. They will be responsible for managing and maintaining site emergency response programs and business continuity plans, manage employee health programs and worker’s compensation for the plant, and will also manage site security programs and initiatives.

Requirements:

Candidates for this role should have a four-year degree and experi

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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

Please Login or Register to apply