Food Batchmakers: 
Set up and operate equipment that mixes or blends ingredients used in the manufacturing of food products. Includes candy makers and cheese makers.
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About the Job
| Primary Industry | Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources |
| Indiana Average Salary | $44,387.00 |
| Average Time to Fill | 34 days |
| Typical Education | High school equivalency |
| Typical Experience | None |
| Current Openings | |
| 2 Year Projected Openings (2016-2018) | 1,042 |
| 2 Year Expected Percentage Change (2016-2018) | 2.96 % |
| 10 Year Projected Openings (2016-2026) | 4,861 |
| 10 Year Expected Percentage Change (2016-2026) | 6.29 % |
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Skills Profile
Essential (Soft) Skills
Essential Skills to Employers
Attention to Detail
Work Ethic
Following Directions
Decision-making
Information Gathering
Professionalism
Organization
Resource Allocation
Work Ethic
Following Directions
Decision-making
Information Gathering
Professionalism
Organization
Resource Allocation
Top Job Duties and Responsibilities
Handling and Moving Objects
Operate food preparation equipment
Set-up production equipment or machinery
Place food on dishes or trays or in takeout bags
Perform food preparation duties
Prepare food products by hand through shaping, kneading, or rolling
Operate mix or blending machine
Shape clay or dough to create products
Package goods for shipment or storage
Adjust temperature controls of ovens or other heating equipment
Load/unload material, products, or workpieces into or from machinery or equipment
Operate food decorating equipment
Set-up production equipment or machinery
Place food on dishes or trays or in takeout bags
Perform food preparation duties
Prepare food products by hand through shaping, kneading, or rolling
Operate mix or blending machine
Shape clay or dough to create products
Package goods for shipment or storage
Adjust temperature controls of ovens or other heating equipment
Load/unload material, products, or workpieces into or from machinery or equipment
Operate food decorating equipment
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Inspect food, meat, or meat products
Perform safety inspection in restaurant, food services, or lodging environment
Test food to determine that it is cooked
Inspect production equipment
Perform safety inspection in restaurant, food services, or lodging environment
Test food to determine that it is cooked
Inspect production equipment
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| Skill or Certification | Certi - fication | Certification | Hard to Fill | Expensive to Fill |
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| Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) | ||||
| Merchandising | ||||
| Inventory Control | ||||
| Guest Services | ||||
| Machinery | ||||
| Customer Contact | ||||
| Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) | ||||
| Cost Control |
