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Operate food processing equipment such as mixers, grinders, and ovens * Monitor the production process to ensure quality and adherence to food safety standards * Package finished products according ...

Operate food processing equipment such as mixers, grinders, and ovens * Monitor the production process to ensure quality and adherence to food safety standards * Package finished products according ...

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How much do food processing production jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for food processing production in the United States is $15.37, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $12.74 and $17.31 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Food Processing Production vs Food Packaging Worker?

AspectFood Processing ProductionFood Packaging Worker
CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; certifications varyHigh school diploma or equivalent; some certifications may be preferred
Work EnvironmentFactories, production lines, often noisy and fast-pacedPackaging lines, warehouses, similar factory settings
Industry UsageInvolved in manufacturing and processing raw ingredients into finished food productsFocuses on packaging finished products for distribution
Common Search/ComparisonOften compared due to similar environments and skillsRelated roles in food manufacturing

Food Processing Production and Food Packaging Worker roles are both essential in the food industry, often working in the same factory environments. While Food Processing Production involves transforming raw ingredients into finished products, Food Packaging Workers focus on preparing those products for shipment. Both roles require similar credentials and work conditions, but their primary responsibilities differ in the production versus packaging stages of food manufacturing.

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Packaging Production Supervisor - Cherry (Days)

Fresno, CA

Foster Farms
Food and Drink Manufacturing • 10K+ employees

$69K - $82K/yr

Full-time

Posted 18 days ago


Foster Farms rating

6.3

Company rating: 6.3 out of 10

Based on 45 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

Description Pay Range: $69,400 to $82,285 per year Responsible for processing/production departments and for meeting department and company goals and standards on quality, yield, productivity cost and safety. Responsible for the development and training of forepersons and team members working within the guidelines of the Employee Handbook and company policies. Responsible for quick and timely feedback to plant manager on all exceptions in regards to productivity, downtime, quality, yield, cost and safety. Responsible for monitoring standards and indexes needed to control area of responsibility. Administer to ensure that safety orientations and safety meetings are held as required to keep frequency and severity to a minimum. Participates at department meetings in the planning processes and to the testing and development of techniques/processes. Qualifications B.S. or B.A. in business management or equivalent work experience (five to ten years) in the food processing industry. Demonstrated ability to communicate verbally and in writing and must have strong interpersonal skills. Good mathematical background to be able to perform calculations on yield, productivity, time cards, reports, etc. Able to evaluate supervisors/forepersons fairly and objectively; strong human resource skills. Growth potential to assume more responsibility. Able to stand for prolong periods of time on a concrete/metal grate floor.

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