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The Food industry covers a series of industrial activities directed at the production, distribution, processing, conversion, preparation, preservation, transport, certification and packaging of foodstuffs. The Food industry mainly consists of four distinct sectors: the farm service sector, the producers sector, the processors sector and the marketers sector. While the major services performed by each sector are distinct, many companies in the food industry have vertically integrated across sector boundaries. Globally, the Food industry reached $3.5 trillion in 2020. Top companies in the Food industry include Cargill, Nestle, Tyson, PepsiCo, and Mondelez.

What are common job types in the Food industry?

Maintenance Technician - A Maintenance Technician is responsible for the upkeep of a facility. They are skilled in a variety of areas including plumbing, carpentry, and electrical systems. Duties include inspecting buildings, maintaining inventory, and scheduling repairs.

Electrical Maintenance Technician - Electrical Maintenance Technicians maintain, repair, install, and upgrade electrical and mechanical equipment, components, tools, and machinery.

Electrical Controls Technician - The duties of an Electrical Controls Technician include installing and repairing electrical systems, calibrating equipment, and inspecting designs for quality control. You get to work on a variety of equipment and devices within the facility.

Production Supervisor - Production Supervisors are in charge of the manufacturing of products and operating projects of goods with topmost efficiency at a reasonable price within specified standards. They are responsible for the overall production line or an entity, like quality control.

Maintenance Supervisor - Maintenance Supervisors direct and organize all activities around building systems, equipment operations, safe production standards, and day-to-day functioning of the machines or tools critical to organizations.

Technical Operator - Technical Operators work to achieve the required quality standards and contribute towards achieving budgeted site performance through the effective control, operation and maintenance of relevant equipment.

Production Operator - Production Operators perform manufacturing operations and processes to foods and beverages, perform packaging, operate machines manually or automatically, follow predetermined procedures, and take food safety regulations on board.

What are the highest paying Food jobs?

Production Supervisors and Maintenance Supervisors are the highest paying careers in the Food industry. Production Supervisors earn about $65K per year, while Maintenance Supervisors earn between $70K-$87K per year, depending on location and experience.

What Food jobs are in demand?

Engineering jobs are in high demand in the Food industry, whether it’s electrical, mechanical, or skilled. Since many Food industry factories run around the clock, engineers must be present at all times to ensure that everything runs smoothly. Engineers in the Food industry require a higher skill set, and therefore the candidate pool is smaller.

Why should one start a career in the Food industry?

Starting a career in the Food industry is a solid choice. The industry is one of the largest industries in the U.S., bringing in $3.5 trillion in 2020. A career in the Food industry has job security and need - everyone eats! - and it is easy to see how a Food industry job serves a greater purpose. As our population expands, the industry will continue to see growth. Lastly, a career in the Food industry helps to solve one of our world’s greatest problems - food consumption - in a real, tangible way.


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Service Technician


Company: Hobart
Job Ref: # 7765161
Date Posted: 3/13/2026 12:00:00 AM
City, State: Columbus, OH
Category: Food
Salary: $28 - $35

Description

Position Details:

  • Job Title: Service Technician
  • Location: Columbus, OH
  • Shift: Full-time, day shift
  • Travel: Minimal, scheduled in advance

Job Description

Are you mechanically and electrically inclined? Do you like providing customers with quality service solutions? Join our team and become a part of the leading nationwide provider of commercial food equipment service!

  • You will work with customers to electrically/mechanically troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, and maintain a variety of commercial food equipment to include cooking, food preparation, ware washers, weigh wrap, baking and refrigeration.
  • You will typically leave from home each morning and work with minimal direct supervision at customer sites.
  • You will meet or surpass weekly productivity and customer-oriented goals while maintaining a high level of customer service.

Qualifications

  • Electrical and Mechanical aptitude
  • Electro-mechanical troubleshooting
  • Multimeter
  • EM, MM, EN, HT

What you'll bring to the table:

  • An accredited High School Diploma or GED and 4-6 years of similar electrical/mechanical experience
  • You must have a valid Driver's License and ability to drive multiple hours daily
  • You should be able to work Overtime and On-Call as required
  • You must be able to attend our industry leading training at our corporate headquarters

Physical Demands & Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee may:

  • Lift up to 75 lbs with or without assistance
  • Climb up to 10 ft with an A-frame ladder
  • Occasional roof access may be necessary through extension ladders or fixed ladders greater than 20 feet
  • Extensive walking 3-5 miles / day
  • Extensive driving 5-6 hours/day
  • Kneel, squat, bend, push/pull
  • Move in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces
  • Operate motor vehicles or heavy equipment
  • Operate machinery and/or power tools

Working Conditions

  • Office facility and customer facilities (including commercial kitchens of various types of businesses)
  • Exposure to noise, heat, cold, slippery, wet dirty conditions may occur
  • Travel requirement up to 50% of time

Hours of Work

  • Normal business hours with occasional/frequent/extended hours as needed
  • Flexibility with schedule to meet critical deadlines
  • Extended hours may include nights and/or weekends
  • Normal scheduled hours cover early mornings, evenings and/or weekends



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Facilities Technician


Company: CraftMark
Job Ref: # 1872042
Date Posted: 2/23/2026 12:00:00 AM
City, State: Indianapolis, Indiana
Category: Food
Salary: $32 - $40

Description

Facilities Technician
CraftMark Bakery

Pay: $32-40HR

Night Shift: 5:00 PM – 5:00 Am


ROLE SUMMARY
CraftMark Bakery is seeking an
experienced Facilities Technician to support the safe operation,
monitoring, and maintenance of critical plant utility systems, with a strong
emphasis on industrial ammonia (NH3) refrigeration and PSM compliance.
This role works closely with Maintenance leadership and cross-functional teams
to ensure reliability, safety, and regulatory adherence.


MUST HAVE
  • 5+ years experience operating industrial
    ammonia (NH3) refrigeration systems
  • Hands-on experience with multi-stage ammonia
    compression systems
  • Strong knowledge of IIAR ammonia safety standards
  • Direct involvement with Process Safety Management
    (PSM)
  • Ability to troubleshoot complex electrical control
    systems
    (Frick or GES)
  • Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills
  • Understanding of the physics of the refrigeration
    cycle
  • Experience completing and documenting preventive
    maintenance (PMs)
  • Working knowledge of LOTO, PPE, and Hazard
    Communication


NICE TO HAVE
  • Associate degree in HVACR, Refrigeration, or
    Electrical
  • RETA and/or CIRO certification
  • Trade school certification or equivalent training
  • Experience with:
    • Screw compressors
    • Evaporative condensers & room cooling
      evaporators
    • Boilers and hot water systems
    • Cooling towers, chillers, and pumps
    • Compressed air systems and air dryers
    • HVAC systems
    • Facilities plumbing and pipefitting
  • Experience training or mentoring maintenance
    technicians
  • Emergency Response Team participation
  • Background in maintenance reliability programs
  • Experience in food manufacturing or regulated
    industrial environments


EDUCATION
  • High School Diploma or GED (required)


WHY CRAFTMARK
  • State-of-the-art, automated facility
  • Strong safety and compliance culture
  • Stable, long-term opportunity
  • Exposure to large-scale NH3 systems





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Maintenance Technician


Company: CraftMark
Job Ref: # 2085939
Date Posted: 1/12/2026 12:00:00 AM
City, State: Indianapolis, Indiana
Category: Food

Description

CraftMark Bakery

Maintenance Technician

Location: Indianapolis, IN

Shift: 

  • Day and night shifts available — 12-hour shifts (5 AM–5 PM or 5 PM–5 AM) on a 2-2-3 schedule.
  • $1.00/hr. night shift differential

Compensation:

  • $34-$40/hr (based on experience)
  • Overtime available
  • $5,000 Sign-On Bonus

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Medical / Dental / Vision
  • Attendance Bonus

Relocation: Case by case

Position Description

As a Maintenance Technician, you will ensure all electrical schematics and instrumentation are calibrated and current while troubleshooting unscheduled equipment downtime, completing repairs, and performing preventive maintenance.

Responsibilities include:

  • Analyze and maintain equipment and systems throughout the plant
  • Understand and work from technical specifications
  • Ensure operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance on:
    • Engines
    • Motors
    • Pneumatic tools
    • Conveyor systems
    • Production machinery
  • Follow diagrams, sketches, operation manuals, manufacturer instructions, and engineering specifications
  • Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical malfunctions
  • Comply with all safety policies, procedures, and good work practices

Must Haves skills, experience and education

  • 2+ years of hands-on electro-mechanical maintenance experience
  • Strong troubleshooting skills on industrial equipment
  • Ability to use a multimeter confidently
  • Comfortable working with 480V, 3-phase electrical systems
  • Willingness to work night shift (12-hour schedule)
  • Strong safety awareness and compliance mindset

Nice to Haves skills experience and education

  • Prior or transitioning U.S. Military experience, especially:
    • Navy: EM, MM, FC
  • Aviation Electrician
  • Other electro-mechanical backgrounds
  • Experience in food manufacturing or high-speed production environments
  • PLC exposure or basic industrial controls knowledge
  • Preventive maintenance program experience

Company Overview

CraftMark Bakery is a leading supplier of frozen bakery solutions to foodservice and in-store bakery customers. Built in 2014 and strategically located in the Midwest, the facility was designed to be FSMA and GFSI compliant. This state-of-the-art bakery sets a new standard for quality and food safety while reducing cost to serve.

Why CraftMark Bakery

  • State-of-the-art, temperature-controlled facility
  • Strong culture with supportive leadership
  • Proven success hiring and developing Veteran technicians
  • VP of Engineering has a strong track record of building high-performing maintenance teams with military talent
  • Excellent growth and long-term career opportunities





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Service Technician


Company: Hobart
Job Ref: # 3199698
Date Posted: 1/1/1900 12:00:00 AM
City, State: Detroit, MI
Category: Food
Salary: $28 - $35

Description

Position Details:

  • Job Title: Service Technician
  • Location: Detroit, MI
  • Shift: Full-time, day shift
  • Travel: Minimal, scheduled in advance

Job Description

Are you mechanically and electrically inclined? Do you like providing customers with quality service solutions? Join our team and become a part of the leading nationwide provider of commercial food equipment service!

  • You will work with customers to electrically/mechanically troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, and maintain a variety of commercial food equipment to include cooking, food preparation, ware washers, weigh wrap, baking and refrigeration.
  • You will typically leave from home each morning and work with minimal direct supervision at customer sites.
  • You will meet or surpass weekly productivity and customer-oriented goals while maintaining a high level of customer service.

Qualifications

  • Electrical and Mechanical aptitude
  • Electro-mechanical troubleshooting
  • Multimeter
  • EM, MM, EN, HT

What you'll bring to the table:

  • An accredited High School Diploma or GED and 4-6 years of similar electrical/mechanical experience
  • You must have a valid Driver's License and ability to drive multiple hours daily
  • You should be able to work Overtime and On-Call as required
  • You must be able to attend our industry leading training at our corporate headquarters

Physical Demands & Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee may:

  • Lift up to 75 lbs with or without assistance
  • Climb up to 10 ft with an A-frame ladder
  • Occasional roof access may be necessary through extension ladders or fixed ladders greater than 20 feet
  • Extensive walking 3-5 miles / day
  • Extensive driving 5-6 hours/day
  • Kneel, squat, bend, push/pull
  • Move in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces
  • Operate motor vehicles or heavy equipment
  • Operate machinery and/or power tools

Working Conditions

  • Office facility and customer facilities (including commercial kitchens of various types of businesses)
  • Exposure to noise, heat, cold, slippery, wet dirty conditions may occur
  • Travel requirement up to 50% of time

Hours of Work

  • Normal business hours with occasional/frequent/extended hours as needed
  • Flexibility with schedule to meet critical deadlines
  • Extended hours may include nights and/or weekends
  • Normal scheduled hours cover early mornings, evenings and/or weekends



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