Food Batchmakers
SOC Code: 51-3092 Job Zone 2: Some Preparation Needed
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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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Food Batchmakers. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $39,166 | $50,378 | $61,568 | $72,779 |
| Battle Creek, MI | $38,251 | $49,379 | $60,507 | $71,635 |
| Flagstaff, AZ | $33,010 | $44,013 | $55,037 | $66,040 |
| Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ | $33,010 | $44,013 | $55,037 | $66,040 |
| Lexington-Fayette, KY | $34,008 | $44,554 | $55,078 | $65,624 |
| Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC | $33,654 | $43,118 | $52,582 | $62,046 |
| Harrisonburg, VA | $32,490 | $42,182 | $51,896 | $61,589 |
| Topeka, KS | $34,382 | $43,389 | $52,374 | $61,381 |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA | $39,333 | $46,280 | $53,248 | $60,195 |
| Springfield, MO | $42,827 | $48,443 | $54,080 | $59,696 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Operations Monitoring | 3.2 | |
| Critical Thinking | 3.1 | |
| Reading Comprehension | 3.1 | |
| Operation and Control | 3.0 | |
| Speaking | 3.0 | |
| Active Listening | 3.0 | |
| Coordination | 3.0 | |
| Complex Problem Solving | 2.9 | |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 2.9 | |
| Monitoring | 2.9 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Public Safety and Security | 4.3 |
| Food Production | 4.3 |
| Production and Processing | 4.2 |
| Education and Training | 3.6 |
| English Language | 3.5 |
| Mechanical | 3.1 |
| Administration and Management | 3.1 |
| Mathematics | 3.1 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| High school diploma | 37.8% |
| Post-secondary certificate | 26.7% |
| Some college | 21.5% |
| Less than high school | 13.9% |
Typical Tasks
- Record production and test data for each food product batch, such as the ingredients used, temperature, test results, and time cycle.
- Observe gauges and thermometers to determine if the mixing chamber temperature is within specified limits, and turn valves to control the temperature.
- Clean and sterilize vats and factory processing areas.
- Press switches and turn knobs to start, adjust, and regulate equipment, such as beaters, extruders, discharge pipes, and salt pumps.
- Observe and listen to equipment to detect possible malfunctions, such as leaks or plugging, and report malfunctions or undesirable tastes to supervisors.
- Set up, operate, and tend equipment that cooks, mixes, blends, or processes ingredients in the manufacturing of food products, according to formulas or recipes.
- Mix or blend ingredients, according to recipes, using a paddle or an agitator, or by controlling vats that heat and mix ingredients.
- Follow recipes to produce food products of specified flavor, texture, clarity, bouquet, or color.
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