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.
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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 |
Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Email software | Electronic mail software |