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Food processing worker

SOC Code
51-3000

Operate machinery to mix, cook or process ingredients to manufacture food products. 

Recommended Education
High school diploma or equivalentOn-the-job training
Kansas Career Cluster
Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources

Job Growth & Salary Info

Kansas

Growth Projection: Growth

Median Salary: $33,720

National

Growth Projection: Growth

Median Salary: $30,710

Jobs labeled Growth or Extreme Growth have promising projections for the future, meaning industry's need for the job will continue to increase.
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