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Food Assembler Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Assembler

Deer Park, NY · On-site

$16.75 - $20.50/hr

Modern is a leading provider of cup and tray filling solutions for the food, beverage, and dairy ... Assemble complex mechanical units where a high degree of problem-solving, extreme care, skilled ...

Assembler

Deer Park, NY

$16.75 - $20.50/hr

Modern is a leading provider of cup and tray filling solutions for the food, beverage, and dairy ... Assemble complex mechanical units where a high degree of problem-solving, extreme care, skilled ...

Assembler

Sabetha, KS

$14.50 - $18/hr

We design and manufacture equipment and systems used to safely and efficiently process food, health ... Assemble equipment by reading and following blueprints and technical instructions to meet quality ...

Assembler

Germantown, WI · On-site

$17/hr

Assembler The Assembly Technician is responsible for assembling high-quality LED lighting products ... Previous retail or fast-food restaurant experience preferred * Ability to read and interpret work ...

Assembler

Germantown, WI · On-site

$17/hr

Assembler The Assembly Technician is responsible for assembling high-quality LED lighting products ... Previous retail or fast-food restaurant experience preferred * Ability to read and interpret work ...

Assembler

Sabetha, KS · On-site

$14.50 - $18/hr

We design and manufacture equipment and systems used to safely and efficiently process food, health ... Assemble equipment by reading and following blueprints and technical instructions to meet quality ...

Assembler

Glendale, WI · On-site

$18/hr

... used in the food and dairy industries, desalination, and various chemical and industrial ... The Assembler is responsible for producing and assembling Centrifugal pumps following ISO ...

Assembler

Milwaukee, WI

$15.75 - $19.50/hr

... used in the food and dairy industries, desalination, and various chemical and industrial ... The Assembler is responsible for producing and assembling Centrifugal pumps following ISO ...

... used in the food and dairy industries, desalination, and various chemical and industrial ... The Assembler is responsible for producing and assembling Centrifugal pumps following ISO ...

... used in the food and dairy industries, desalination, and various chemical and industrial ... The Assembler is responsible for producing and assembling Centrifugal pumps following ISO ...

Assembler

Michigan City, IN · On-site

$15.50 - $19.25/hr

... food and beverage to life-saving pharmaceuticals and cutting edge semi-conductor chips. Our ... Assemble compressors in assigned area using Work Center Instructions (WCI) , Piping ...

Assembler

Glendale, WI · On-site

$18/hr

... used in the food and dairy industries, desalination, and various chemical and industrial ... The Assembler is responsible for producing and assembling Centrifugal pumps following ISO ...

Assembler

Michigan City, IN · On-site

$15.50 - $19.25/hr

... food and beverage to life-saving pharmaceuticals and cutting edge semi-conductor chips. Our ... Assemble compressors in assigned area using Work Center Instructions (WCI) , Piping ...

Mechanical Assembler Shift:1st Location:Piedmont, SC Hours: * 8am 4:30pm Schedule:Monday Friday ... and food production. Headquartered in northern Atlanta, PPG Quality operates across the United ...

Assembler

Michigan City, IN · On-site

$15.50 - $19.25/hr

... food and beverage to life-saving pharmaceuticals and cutting edge semi-conductor chips. Our ... Assemble compressors in assigned area using Work Center Instructions (WCI) , Piping ...

Assembler

Michigan City, IN

$15.50 - $19.25/hr

... food and beverage to life-saving pharmaceuticals and cutting edge semi-conductor chips. Our ... Assemble compressors in assigned area using Work Center Instructions (WCI) , Piping ...

Assembler

Michigan City, IN · On-site

$15.50 - $19.25/hr

... food and beverage to life-saving pharmaceuticals and cutting edge semi-conductor chips. Our ... Assemble compressors in assigned area using Work Center Instructions (WCI) , Piping ...

Job Title:Mechanical Assembler Shift:1st Location:Piedmont, SC Hours: * 8am - 4:30pm Schedule ... and food production. Headquartered in northern Atlanta, PPG Quality operates across the United ...

Assembler

Piedmont, SC · On-site

$15/hr

Mechanical Assembler Shift: 1st Location: Piedmont, SC Hours: * 8am - 4:30pm Schedule: Monday ... and food production. Headquartered in northern Atlanta, PPG Quality operates across the United ...

Assembler I

Arlington, VA · On-site

$18.50 - $22.75/hr

Assembler I Location: South Chesterfield, VA, US, 23834 Work Arrangement ... Onsite Dover Food Retail (DFR) is a leading manufacturer of Display Cases, Specialty Products ...

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How much do food assembler jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for food assembler in the United States is $16.35, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.38 and $17.31 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges faced by food assemblers, and how can they be managed on the job?

Food Assemblers often work in fast-paced environments where maintaining accuracy, speed, and food safety standards can be challenging. Managing these demands involves staying organized, following standardized procedures, and communicating clearly with team members. Adapting to fluctuating workloads—such as during peak meal times—requires flexibility and effective time management. Regular training and a collaborative team environment help Food Assemblers overcome these challenges and ensure consistent product quality.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a food assembler, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Food Assembler, you need knowledge of food safety standards, attention to detail, and the ability to follow recipes or assembly instructions, often supported by a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with kitchen equipment, portion control tools, and food handling certifications like ServSafe is typically required. Strong teamwork, time management, and communication skills help you work efficiently and maintain quality in a fast-paced environment. These skills are crucial for ensuring food is prepared safely, accurately, and consistently, meeting both regulatory requirements and customer expectations.

Is a food assembler a good career?

A food assembler is an entry-level position that involves preparing and assembling food products in a manufacturing or food service environment. It can provide basic work experience, but typically offers limited advancement opportunities and lower wages compared to other food industry roles. Job satisfaction depends on individual preferences for manual work and work environment.

What is a food assembler?

Food assemblers are workers responsible for putting together ingredients or food components to create finished products, such as sandwiches, salads, or meal trays, often in commercial kitchens or food production facilities. Their duties typically include following specific recipes or instructions, ensuring portion control, maintaining cleanliness, and packaging the assembled food. Food assemblers play a key role in ensuring that food products are made efficiently, consistently, and safely for customers or further distribution.

What is the difference between Food Assembler vs Food Line Worker?

AspectFood AssemblerFood Line Worker
CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; some roles may require food safety certificationHigh school diploma or equivalent; often requires food safety training
Work EnvironmentManufacturing or processing plant, assembly line settingProduction line in food manufacturing facilities
Industry UsageCommonly used in food packaging and assemblyUsed in food production, packaging, and processing
Job DutiesAssembling food products, packaging, quality checksOperating machinery, assembling food items, ensuring safety standards

Both Food Assemblers and Food Line Workers operate in food manufacturing environments, often performing similar tasks like assembling and packaging food products. The main differences lie in specific job duties and titles used by employers. Understanding these roles can help job seekers target the right positions in the food industry.

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Infographic showing various Food Assembler job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 70% Full Time, and 30% Part Time. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $33,999 per year, or $16.3 per hour.

$16.75 - $20.50/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Join ProMach and shine. Whether you're creative, strategic, persuasive, or mechanically inclined, there's a place for you here. Be a problem-solver, a closer, a futurist - whatever drives you.
At ProMach, you'll be challenged and rewarded as you help improve packaging performance and shape the future of automation. And we'll be proud to have you on the journey.
Do we have your attention? Keep reading.
Modern is seeking a talented equipment/machine Assembler. A high degree of problem-solving ability is required to assemble complex and precision mechanical assemblies and complicated mechanisms to build a quality product. The machinery has critical dimensional specifications and operating relationships where fitting of components, calibration of operating units, alignment and/or balancing of completed assemblies requires the application of skilled mechanical principles and a broad knowledge of assembly techniques. The Assembly Technician assists with final inspection and testing of machinery to ensure equipment meets performance standards and requirements.
ProMach is a family of best-in-class packaging solution brands serving manufacturers of all sizes and geographies in the food, beverage, pharmaceutical, personal care, and household and industrial goods industries. ProMach brands operate across the entire packaging spectrum: filling, bottling and capping, decorative labeling, flexibles and trays, pharma, handling and sterilizing, labeling and coding, robotics end of line, and systems and integration. ProMach is headquartered near Cincinnati, Ohio, with manufacturing facilities and offices throughout North America, Europe, South America, and Asia. For more information on ProMach Careers, visit www.ProMachCareers.com.
Modern is a leading provider of cup and tray filling solutions for the food, beverage, and dairy industries, with systems capable of filling everything from dry foods to viscous liquid products into single- and multi-serve packages. Modern designs equipment that incorporates denesting, loading, filling, foil/plastic lid sealing, and overcapping technologies for cups and trays, helping customers automate the entire front end of their packaging process with a single partner. For more than three decades, customers have put their trust in Modern systems to aid in feeding communities in all parts of the world. Modern is a product brand of ProMach, a global leader in packaging line solutions. As part of the ProMach Filling business line, Modern helps our packaging customers protect their reputation and grow the trust of their consumers. ProMach is performance, and the proof is in every package. Learn more about Modern at www.ModernPackagingInc.com and more about ProMach at www.ProMachBuilt.com.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Modern is seeking a talented equipment/machine Assembler. A high degree of problem-solving ability is required to assemble complex and precision mechanical assemblies and complicated mechanisms to build a quality product. The machinery has critical dimensional specifications and operating relationships where fitting of components, calibration of operating units, alignment and/or balancing of completed assemblies requires the application of skilled mechanical principles and a broad knowledge of assembly techniques. The Assembly Technician assists with final inspection and testing of machinery to ensure equipment meets performance standards and requirements. The position reports to the Applications Engineering Coordinator. Responsibilities are listed below:
  • Read and interpret engineering prints, specifications, electrical schematics, pneumatic drawings, manufacturing manuals, and or verbal and written instructions to determine necessary assembly of machine.
  • Plan assembly procedures and methods to assure efficient and timely progress.
  • Assemble complex mechanical units where a high degree of problem-solving, extreme care, skilled workmanship and accuracy are required to meet strict inspection, testing and operating specifications
  • Position, erect, align and level sub-assemblies, units, and separate components and integrate their operations. Performs fitting, aligning, timing, calibrating and other operations incidental to the mechanical assembly of the machine.
  • Tests machines using prescribed testing methods to help ensure machine meets performance requirements before shipment to customer.
  • Use a variety of hand and power tools.
  • Inspect parts for proper machining finish and dimensions.
  • Use a variety of precision measuring and gauging instruments e.g. scale, calipers, etc., to inspect and verify conformance of parts to specifications/tolerances.
  • Strictly follows all safety requirements for hand and power tool operation, the assembly of parts, forklift and hoist operation, and housekeeping.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:
  • High School degree or equivalent, Technical degree or training preferred
  • 3 to 4 years' experience as a machinery assembler
  • Good interpersonal skills and ability to handle a multi-tasked role and good organizational skills
  • Math abilities to include knowledge of fractions and decimal equivalents. Basic understanding of Metric system measurements and conversion from inches/feet to mm/cm/m
  • Ability to use precision measuring procedures
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and general arrangement drawings.
  • Good mental and visual abilities along with good dexterity
  • Regular attendance and daily punctuality are necessary for performing the job
  • Ability to lift in excess of 25lbs

BENEFITS:
At ProMach the education and experience you bring to a role with us matters. Placement within the salary range is based upon years of directly relatable experience for the position. These components, along with local and national compensation survey data, contribute to determining a candidate's potential starting rate of pay. Total compensation includes your base salary, commissions, medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, disability, paid time off, and a retirement savings plan with company match. There is no waiting period for benefits - you are eligible on your first day of employment. Base Salary Range: $20-$25 an hour.
Please note that the pay ranges listed on external job boards, outside our posting details, do not accurately reflect our internal compensation ranges.
Pro Mach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Pro Mach utilizes E-Verify to verify employment eligibility of new hires to work in the United States. Pro Mach is a drug-free workplace.
What's in it for you?
There's no monopoly on innovative ideas or limits to how far you can advance with our team. We offer an open, communicative environment that fosters individual initiative. We pride ourselves in being a company where people are happy and choose to build a career.
In addition to growth opportunities, as a ProMach employee, you receive more than just a paycheck. Total compensation includes your salary, comprehensive medical/dental programs, as well as life insurance, a generous paid time off program, and a retirement savings plan with a company match. And because we understand the importance of feeling protected, there is no waiting period for benefits - you are eligible on your first day of employment!
Please note that the pay ranges listed on external job boards, outside our posting details, do not accurately reflect our internal compensation ranges.
Pro Mach, Inc. was named to the Inc. 5,000 list of the fastest growing private companies in the U.S. seven times. We continue to introduce innovative products, enter new markets, expand our global presence, and actively acquire new capabilities.
We have the rewards, opportunities, and the market strength of a large organization combined with the entrepreneurial culture of a small, fast-paced company. You will enjoy the benefits of working with a growing company that competes globally, with the personal touch and feel of a smaller company where you can make an impact every day.
ProMach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Pro Mach uses E-Verify to verify employment eligibility of all new hires to work in the United States. Pro Mach is a drug-free workplace.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.