Industry Detail

Food Manufacturing

Industries in the Food Manufacturing subsector transform livestock and agricultural products into products for intermediate or final consumption. The industry groups are distinguished by the raw materials (generally of animal or vegetable origin) processed into food products.

Regional Employers

LAND O'LAKES PURINA FEED	DETROIT LAKES
AMERICAN CRYSTAL SUGAR CO	MOORHEAD
MEXICAN SPECIALTIES INC	FERGUS FALLS
SUNOPTA ASEPTIC INC	ALEXANDRIA

Occupations in Demand

Occupational Title	Wage	Education and Training Requirements
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Production and Operating Workers	$ 45,859.35	Work experience (in related occupation)
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators	$ 26,856.82	Short-term on-the-job training (1 month or less)
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers	$ 23,929.31	Short-term on-the-job training (1 month or less)
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders	$ 25,124.61	Short-term on-the-job training (1 month or less)
Slaughterers and Meat Packers	$ 23,357.51	Moderate-term on-the-job training (1-12 months)