What do they do?

Set up and operate equipment that mixes or blends ingredients used in the manufacturing of food products. Includes candy makers and cheese makers.

Also known as:

Batch Maker, Batcher, Batching Operator, Blender, Blender Operator, Brewery Technician, Brewing Technician, Candy Maker, Compounder, Dosier Operator, Dough Mixer, Dough Scaler, Food Production Worker, Kitchen Operator, Mix Technician, Mixer, Mixer Operator, Spice Room Worker, Syrup Maker

Typical Wages

Projected Growth Rate

Employment of Food Batchmakers is projected to grow 10 percent from 2022 to 2032, faster than average compared to all occupations.

Projected Employment in VA

No Data Available
  • 10.3%

    Change

    Ranks #6 in job growth rate
    410

    Job Openings

    Ranks #29 in net job growth

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Colleges with the most graduates that become Food Batchmakers

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Education Level

Percent of workers in this field with these degrees:

  • High school diploma equivalent  (38%)
  • Some college, no degree  (24%)
  • Less than high school diploma  (20%)
  • Associate's degree  (8%)
  • Bachelor's degree  (8%)
  • Master's degree  (1%)
  • Doctorate or Professional Degree  (<1%)

Typical College Majors

Most Popular Majors that prepare Food Batchmakers

★ There are no majors that have graduates with this degree type

People in this career often know a lot about:

  • Public Safety and Security - Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
  • Food Production - Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food products (both plant and animal) for consumption, including storage/handling techniques.
  • Production and Processing - Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
  • Education and Training - Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
  • English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

People in this career often have talent in:

  • Information Ordering - The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
  • Near Vision - The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).

People in this career often do these activities:

  • Record operational or production data.
  • Clean work areas.
  • Sterilize food cooking or processing equipment.
  • Inspect food products.
  • Operate cooking, baking, or other food preparation equipment.
  • Operate mixing equipment.
  • Inspect production equipment.
  • Direct operational or production activities.
  • Measure ingredients or substances to be used in production processes.
  • Select production input materials.
  • Load materials into production equipment.
  • Operate pumping systems or equipment.
  • Determine food production methods.
  • Watch operating equipment to detect malfunctions.
  • Notify others of equipment repair or maintenance needs.
  • Shape clay or dough to create products.
  • Monitor instruments to ensure proper production conditions.
  • Adjust temperature controls of ovens or other heating equipment.
  • Move products, materials, or equipment between work areas.
  • Evaluate quality of food ingredients or prepared foods.
  • Package products for storage or shipment.

This page includes data from:

O*NET OnLine Career data: O*NET 28.3 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (“USDOL/ETA”). Used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA

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