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Food factory workers make frozen, tinned, baked and dried products.
You could work: evenings / weekends / bank holidays; on shifts
There will be
0.7% fewer Food factory worker jobs in 2029.
In your local area
As a food factory worker, you'll typically work on a production line following strict food safety and quality standards.
You could:
You may need to wear protective clothing.
You could work in a factory.
Your working environment may be hot, noisy and cool.
You can get into this job through:
You may be able to apply to do a Food and Drink Process Operator Level 2 Intermediate Apprenticeship with a food production company.
You'll usually need:
You can apply directly for jobs. You'll have an advantage if you've got:
Further information
You can find out more about working in food production from Tasty careers.
With experience, you could become a shift supervisor or move into quality control.
You could improve your career prospects by taking an industry qualification like a certificate in food team leading.