Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders

Operate or tend food or tobacco roasting, baking, or drying equipment, including hearth ovens, kiln driers, roasters, char kilns, and vacuum drying equipment.

97 alternate job titles:

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Salary Information

Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders: $42,730 (median) per year.

Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company


Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Daily Tasks & Responsibilities

Task Description Category
Inspect food products. General
Operate cooking, baking, or other food preparation equipment. General
Adjust temperature controls of ovens or other heating equipment. General
Operate pumping systems or equipment. General
Watch operating equipment to detect malfunctions. General
Notify others of equipment repair or maintenance needs. General
Record operational or production data. General
Weigh finished products. General
Measure dimensions of completed products or workpieces to verify conformance to specifications. General
Read work orders or other instructions to determine product specifications or materials requirements. General
Collect samples of materials or products for testing. General
Remove products or workpieces from production equipment. General
Adjust equipment controls to regulate flow of production materials or products. General
Sterilize food cooking or processing equipment. General
Clear equipment jams. General
Move products, materials, or equipment between work areas. General
Feed materials or products into or through equipment. General
Position raw materials on processing or production equipment. General
Mount attachments or tools onto production equipment. General
Evaluate quality of food ingredients or prepared foods. Analysis
Monitor instruments to ensure proper production conditions. Maintenance
Signal others to coordinate work activities. Management
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    Technology Requirements

    Technology Description
    Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet software
    Email software Electronic mail software
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