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Mid-level Manufacturing Jobs

Food Manufacturing jobs develop many of the competencies that are valued in mid-level Manufacturing jobs. Review the jobs in the Manufacturing pathways to learn more about the education, experience, and certifications required for those jobs.

Annual openings

637

Median wage

$46,010

Typical education

Education not reported

Growth 2026–2032

+8%

Median wage source: Colorado BLS OEWS (2025).

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Typical education

Education not reported

Credential requirement

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What the work actually feels like

How people in this career tend to spend their time, the interests it draws on, and a look at a typical day.

Automation exposure

High exposure

Many tasks are repeatable, so technology could reshape the day-to-day over time.

A typical day

  1. Stop or reset machines when malfunctions occur, clear machine jams, and report malfunctions to a supervisor.
  2. Observe machine operations to ensure quality and conformity of filled or packaged products to standards.
  3. Monitor the production line, watching for problems such as pile-ups, jams, or glue that isn't sticking properly.
  4. Inspect and remove defective products and packaging material.
  5. Start machine by engaging controls.
  6. Tend or operate machine that packages product.
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