Production & Manufacturing · 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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Entry Salary
$32–39k
First 1–2 years
Peak Salary
$46–55k
10+ years experience
Job Outlook
-4.3% · Declining
Growth rate estimated from Production & Manufacturing cluster average (2024-2034 BLS projections).
Time to Start
1–2 years
College degree typical
Salary data sourced from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2024. Actual compensation varies by location, experience, employer, and specialization.
Entry-Level Tenders
Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders
Experienced Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders
Senior Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders
Director of Production & Manufacturing
You prioritize Support
This career is strongly aligned with Support — a core work value that shapes how people approach their career decisions.
You're strong in Operations Monitoring
Operations Monitoring is a top skill for this career, and it plays to what students like you naturally do best.
Good fit for your timeline
This career typically requires short-term training (less than 1 year), which matches common student preparation goals.
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