Food Manufacturing
Industries in the Food Manufacturing subsector transform livestock and agricultural products into products for intermediate or final consumption. The industry groups are distinguished by the raw materials (generally of animal or vegetable origin) processed into food products. The food products manufactured in these establishments are typically sold to wholesalers or retailers for distribution to consumers, but establishments primarily engaged in retailing bakery and candy products made on the premises not for immediate consumption are included. Establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing beverages are classified in Subsector 312, Beverage and Tobacco Product Manufacturing.
Top Careers in this Sector
Production Occupations
51-0000
Food Processing Workers
51-3000
Other Production Occupations
51-9000
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations
53-0000
Material Moving Workers
53-7000
Miscellaneous Food Processing Workers
51-3090
Laborers and Material Movers
53-7060
Butchers and Other Meat, Poultry, and Fish Processing Workers
51-3020
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders
51-9110
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders
51-9111
Food Batchmakers
51-3092
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers
51-3022
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
49-0000
Office and Administrative Support Occupations
43-0000
Other Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
49-9000
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand
53-7062
Bakers
51-3010
Bakers
51-3011
Management Occupations
11-0000
Sales and Related Occupations
41-0000
Industry Snapshot
Avg Salary
$48,621
Growth Rate
+1.87%
Active Roles
546