Food Processing Worker

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Food is maybe the only universal thing that has the power to bring everyone together.

Guy Fieri
Food Processing Worker

In A Nutshell

I work on a production line that has many stages to change a raw food product into a processed food that can be sold to the public.

I follow strict cleaning and safety rules to make sure that the food we’re producing is completely safe for Canadians to eat.

I use specialized machinery to process food in a way that meets our standards of quality.

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Potential Salary Range

$12.50 - $15.00 Hourly

Which provinces would this job be in?

Alberta AB
Alberta
British Columbia BC
British Columbia
Manitoba MB
Manitoba
New Brunswick NB
New Brunswick
Newfoundland & Labrador NL
Newfoundland & Labrador
Nova Scotia NS
Nova Scotia
Nunavut NU
Nunavut
Northwest Territories NWT
Northwest Territories
Ontario ON
Ontario
Prince Edward Island PEI
Prince Edward Island
Quebec QC
Quebec
Saskwatchewan SK
Saskwatchewan
Yukon Territories YT
Yukon Territories

I work in a food processing facility, which is a production plant with unique equipment for our specific food products.These plants are fast-paced and high-energy environments. 

Workplace

Indoor

Job Requirements & Duties

  • Clean equipment and work areas to ensure a safe and healthy work environment.
  • Use specialized equipment to transform food products.
  • Prepare all the ingredients and materials needed for the processing of food.
  • Bringing products to different work stations around the plant.
  • Check products for quality control and packaging them into boxes or flats.
  • Write accurate records for inventory control.

Education & Training

  • No specific education is required. Some specific courses may be beneficial for the meat processing industry
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Job Outlook

    While automation is making its way into food processing facilities, workers are still in high demand, especially for seasonal food industries

Related School Subjects

Science
Ed. Prof. et Tech.
Career Education

What words come to mind when thinking about this career?

Processing Food

Important Skills

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Detail-Oriented

This is a fast-paced environment, and it’s important to have an eye for detail so that the processed foods are high quality.

Physical

There can be some heavy lifting, so being comfortable with physical work is necessary

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Interpersonal

Working in food production means being part of one team; all parts need to work together to create good products

Mechanical

We're often working with specialized equipment, and it’s important to feel comfortable around high tech tools and machinery

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The Best Things About This Job Are…

Working With A Team
Regular Hours
Routine Work
Opportunities for Advancement & Promotion