Food and Drink Factory Worker

Prepare ingredients, operate machinery, bottle or package food and drink.

Overview

Food and drink factory workers ensure food and beverages are created or cooked, bottled, packaged and shipped off to retail outlets.

Work is either in a factory or industrial setting. Shift work and extended time on your feet are common.

Suits reliable people with a basic knowledge of food production and mechanics.

measure, peel and slice, mix and cook ingredients
add spices and preservatives to food and beverages
control the temperature and automated processes for making products
monitor the quality of the product and record results during the production process
operate and maintain machines
inspect and pack the final product
clean and sterilise the factory processing area.
move products from production lines into storage and shipping areas
package and bottle products.

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Occupation snapshot

Average salary

$1,208 / week

Current vacancies

Future demand

Moderate

Primary industries

Apprenticeships may be available

Formal qualifications are not required, however study through vocational education and training (VET) can improve employability.
Take a Certificate III in Food Processing
Take a Certificate III in Baking
Apply for a job as a food and drink factory worker
You may also need:
- forklift licence
- driver's licence.

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