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Food and tobacco processing workers

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understand what it takes

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to make the United States

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the largest food exporter in the world.

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They operate the equipment that

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manufactures food and tobacco products.

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These workers load equipment,

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and weigh and mix ingredients for recipes.

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They monitor production to ensure

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products meet quality standards.

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Food and tobacco processing workers

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specialize in different equipment and products:

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Roasting, baking, and drying machine

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operators and tenders use ovens,

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roasters and other appliances

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to prepare food or tobacco products.

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Some workers dehydrate fruits,

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while others roast tobacco or coffee beans.

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Food batchmakers typically work in facilities

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that produce baked goods, pasta, and tortillas.

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They load and unload ovens,

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and make cheese and candy.

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Food cooking machine operators and tenders

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can fruits and vegetables, fry chips,

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bake snack foods, and make chocolates

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and other sweets.

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Food and tobacco processing workers

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work in large manufacturing facilities

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with loud machinery.

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High temperature equipment

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and cold storage environments

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are both common.

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Most food and tobacco processing workers

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work full time.

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Some production facilities are open

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only a few months each year,

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and require workers around the clock

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during their season.

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While food and tobacco processing workers

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learn their skills on the job,

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food batchmakers

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and cooking machine operators 

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typically need a high school education.