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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 itâ€™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 worldâ€™s greatest problems - food consumption - in a real, tangible way.

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Maintenance Technician

Company: Orion Talent
Job Ref: # 4994934
Date Posted: 7/8/2026 12:00:00 AM
City, State: Yorkville, IL
Category: Food
Salary: $34 - $37

Description

Locations:

Yorkville, IL and Macon, GA

Shift Schedule:

2-2-3 schedule rotating shift pattern designed for 24/7 operations. Employees work two 12-hour shifts, get two days off, then work three days on. The next week flips: two days off, two days on, and three days off, before the cycle repeats.

Benefits:

Full Benefits

Preferred Skills:

6-years Electronics Troubleshooting or Electro-Mechanical experience, Schematics, wiring diagrams, AC/DC, O-Scope, Multimeter, Diagnostics

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Maintenance Manager

Company: Orion Talent
Job Ref: # 992556
Date Posted: 7/8/2026 12:00:00 AM
City, State: ,
Category: Food
Salary: $120,000 - $130,000

Description

The Maintenance Manager will be responsible for the following:

Managing Greenhouse Maintenance Work Force. You will directly manage the day-to-day unscheduled maintenance needs of all equipment, ensuring minimal downtime. Manage scheduled maintenance of systems coordinating with fellow departments to ensure a smooth process and functionality between teams. Plan maintenance team schedules accordingly. Conduct maintenance training ensuring maintenance team members are fully trained and proficient on all systems within the facility.
Profitability/Logistics. Manage parts shipping and receiving in order to account for profitability of equipment within the department
Safety. Ensure that all team members are trained and adhere to all safety guidelines.

Experience Criteria: Candidates for the Maintenance Manager position will have extensive experience managing a medium or large team of maintenance personnel. You must have experience working with Electronics, Electrical and some mechanical systems. Experience with maintenance Planning, scheduling maintenance services and unscheduled maintenance

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Maintenance Supervisor

Company: Orion Talent
Job Ref: # 7396478
Date Posted: 6/23/2026 12:00:00 AM
City, State: Conyers, GA
Category: Food
Salary: $85,000 - $99,999

Description

Seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead maintenance operations and equipment reliability within a high-volume manufacturing environment. This role is ideal for a leader with experience overseeing production equipment, driving operational performance, and ensuring equipment reliability across a manufacturing facility.

The successful candidate will serve as a key link between Operations and Maintenance, helping maximize production uptime, improve equipment performance, and lead a team of maintenance technicians in support of daily production goals.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and supervise a team of maintenance technicians supporting production operations.
Oversee the performance, reliability, and maintenance of manufacturing and packaging equipment.
Partner with Operations to ensure production schedules are met with minimal downtime.
Coordinate preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities.
Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions to eliminate recurring equipment failures.
Monitor equipment performance metrics and identify opportunities for improvement.
Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on reliability, productivity, and efficiency.
Manage work order priorities, maintenance planning, and spare parts inventory.
Ensure compliance with OSHA, USDA, food safety, and company standards.
Provide leadership, coaching, and accountability to maintenance personnel.

Must-Have Qualifications:

3+ years of leadership experience overseeing production equipment, manufacturing operations, or maintenance teams.
Experience in a manufacturing, food production, packaging, distribution, or industrial environment.
Strong understanding of equipment reliability, production flow, and downtime reduction strategies.
Experience managing maintenance activities for automated production equipment.
Ability to troubleshoot and identify issues involving mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
Experience working closely with Operations to support production goals.
Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
Ability to analyze equipment performance and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications:

Food manufacturing experience.
Reliability Engineering or Reliability Supervisor experience.
Experience with high-speed packaging, processing, or automated production equipment.
PLC troubleshooting experience.
Experience with CMMS systems such as SAP, Maximo, or Maintenance Connection.
Lean Manufacturing, TPM, Six Sigma, or Continuous Improvement experience.
Technical degree in Engineering, Industrial Maintenance, Electronics, or related field.
Experience managing maintenance budgets, projects, and capital improvements.
Military leadership experience in maintenance or operations.

Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a professional leader who understands the relationship between equipment performance and production success. This individual may come from a Maintenance Supervisor, Reliability Supervisor, Production Supervisor, Operations Supervisor, Maintenance Planner, or Manufacturing Leadership background and will have a proven track record of improving equipment uptime, supporting production objectives, and leading teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

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Process Controls Technician

Company: Orion Talent
Job Ref: # 2954356
Date Posted: 5/22/2026 12:00:00 AM
City, State: Conyers, GA
Category: Food
Salary: $80,000 - $105,000

Description

The Process Controls Technician supports production, maintenance, and engineering teams to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective manufacturing processes within liquid product manufacturing, packaging, and sanitation operations. This role is responsible for programming, troubleshooting, monitoring, and maintaining process control systems and equipment across the facility.

The ideal candidate is highly technical, proactive, and experienced with industrial automation, PLCs, SCADA systems, and manufacturing technologies in a fast-paced production environment.

What You'll Do:

Support and maintain safe operating standards and procedures throughout the facility
Troubleshoot and optimize automated manufacturing and packaging systems
Program, monitor, and maintain process controls for manufacturing and sanitation operations
Support controls and programming for filling and packaging equipment
Maintain and troubleshoot steam, water, and product temperature control systems
Support SCADA systems and electronic monitoring systems
Verify bulk ingredient meters and tank level monitoring systems
Assist with special engineering and process improvement projects
Collaborate with maintenance, engineering, contractors, vendors, and plant operations teams
Drive proactive process improvements to reduce downtime and improve efficiency
Maintain strong internal and external customer satisfaction standards

Must-Have Skills, Experience, and Education:

Associate degree in Industrial Electronics, Automation, Electrical Technology, or related field
OR 5+ years of hands-on industrial controls experience
Experience with PLC programming and troubleshooting
Experience with Rockwell Automation software and Allen Bradley components
Knowledge of SCADA systems and industrial automation technologies
Strong troubleshooting and analytical problem-solving skills
Experience working in manufacturing or food production environments
Ability to read and interpret electrical diagrams, schematics, and technical documents
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Comfortable working around moving equipment, extreme temperatures, and high-noise environments
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical tasks including climbing, bending, and standing for extended periods

Nice-to-Have Skills, Experience, and Education:

Food manufacturing or liquid processing experience
Experience with filling and packaging equipment controls
Knowledge of sanitation process controls
HMI programming experience
Experience with instrumentation and process monitoring devices
Preventive maintenance and continuous improvement experience
Familiarity with electrical safety procedures and lockout/tagout practices
Experience supporting capital projects or equipment installations

Work Environment:

Manufacturing and production facility environment
Frequent exposure to wet, humid, hot, cold, and high-noise conditions
Work around moving machinery and industrial equipment

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