2A food processor works with the production, packaging and shipping of various food items in manufacturing plants. These plants could produce frozen, canned, dried, baked or pasteurized food items. The production lines you would be working on are fast moving and use machinery and conveyor belts to move the food items through various stages of preparation, cooking, chilling and packaging. As a food processor, you would be monitoring and assisting the food through this process. You may also be controlling the machinery that processes the food and making sure there is a consistent supply of ingredients to complete the process.Ability to follow strict hygiene and safety standards 
Ability to maintain concentration 
Desire to perform repetitive tasks. 
Desire to work in a solitary environment
- Maintain good grades in school, especially if you want to move up to a supervisor level at some point in your career. If your grades have not been strong, you may be able to start at the bottom and move your way up the ladder.Look in the local papers for want ads for food manufacturing positions. If you live near a processing plant, personally visit the plant and ask to leave and application with human resources.Take NVQ levels 1 to 3 in Food Manufacturing if you want to have more experience and knowledge in food processing before you apply for a job. Additional certificates you can apply for are the Certificate in Food Safety (awarded by the RIPH, CIEH or RSPH) and Certificate in Health and Safety (awarded by, for example, City & Guilds, OCNW or ASET). See additional resources to find out where you can take these certificate courses.Expect your salaries to start around £11,000 a year. With more experience, you could earn between £13,500 and £16,500 a year. Supervisors and shift leaders can earn about £20,000 annually.
