Notes on employment for Food processing occupations


  • Workers in meatpacking plants have among the highest incidences of injury and illness of all workers.
  • Most employees in manual food-processing jobs require little or no training prior to being hired.
  • Job growth will be concentrated among lower skilled workers, who are found mostly in manufacturing plants.



More information on Food processing occupations from The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook
Overview of Food processing occupations occupation
Number of Food processing occupations in the U.S.
Salary and earnings for Food processing occupations
Working conditions for Food processing occupations
Significant points for Food processing occupations
Training requirements for Food processing occupations



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