Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2004-05 | All Occupations

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Food-processing occupations

Food-processing occupations

Workers in meatpacking plants have among the highest incidences of injury and illness of all workers.
Most employees in manual food-processing jobs require little or no training prior to being hired.
Job growth will be concentrated among lower skilled workers, who are found mostly in manufacturing plants.

Food processing workers, all other

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