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
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Food Processing Workers
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Other Production Occupations
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Transportation and Material Moving Occupations
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Material Moving Workers
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Miscellaneous Food Processing Workers
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Laborers and Material Movers
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Butchers and Other Meat, Poultry, and Fish Processing Workers
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Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders
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Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders
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Food Batchmakers
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Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers
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Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
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Office and Administrative Support Occupations
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Other Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
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Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand
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Bakers
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Bakers
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Management Occupations
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Sales and Related Occupations
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Industry Snapshot
Avg Salary
$48,621
Growth Rate
+1.87%
Active Roles
546