Food Batchmakers
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Lower estimated automation risk
Why it fits
Fits experienced batchmakers who coordinate production runs, safety, quality, staffing, and records.
Why it fits
Uses food production, recipes, sampling, sanitation, and quality awareness with lab or technician training.
Why it fits
Transfers recipe scaling, ingredient handling, mixing, timing, sanitation, and product-quality judgment.
Why it fits
Transfers batch records, ingredient scheduling, production status tracking, and coordination with operations.
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What's this?
We rate jobs using four factors. These are:
- Chance of being automated
- Job growth
- Wages
- Volume of available positions
These are some key things to think about when job hunting.
Risk & user votes
Calculated automation risk
High Risk (61-80%): This occupation shows a significant risk of end-to-end replacement by automation. Many core parts of the role may be structured, repeatable, software-driven, or physically predictable enough for AI, machines, or robotic systems to take over. If you work in this area, it may be worth exploring safer related careers or moving towards more human-centred responsibilities.
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Human strengths important in this job
These are human abilities and work contexts that are important in this occupation. They may help explain why parts of the role are harder to replace end-to-end, but they are not the only inputs into the automation score.
Decision-making and problem solving
Quite importantWhy this matters
Education and training expertise
Quite importantWhy this matters
What users think
Based on 30 votes
Our visitors have voted that it's probable this occupation will be automated. This assessment is further supported by the calculated automation risk level, which estimates 75% chance of automation.
What do you think the risk of automation is?
What is the likelihood that Food Batchmakers will be replaced by robots or artificial intelligence within the next 20 years?
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Pay & outlook
Wages
In 2024, the median annual wage for Food Batchmakers was $40,790 ($20 per hour).
The median annual wage for Food Batchmakers was 17.6% lower than the national median annual wage, which stood at $49,500.
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Wages over time
Growth
The number of 'Food Batchmakers' job openings is expected to rise 6.9% by 2034
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Total employment, and estimated job openings
Updated projections are due 09-2025.
Volume
As of 2024 there were 171,660 people employed as 'Food Batchmakers' within the United States.
This represents around 0.11% of the employed workforce across the country
Put another way, around 1 in 898 people are employed as 'Food Batchmakers'.
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Job description
Set up and operate equipment that mixes or blends ingredients used in the manufacturing of food products. Includes candy makers and cheese makers.
O*NET-SOC code: 51-3092.00
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