Industrial Production Worker (Food Processing)
Prepares for and monitors production in a mechanised food processing unit, following instructions, specifications and food-safety guidelines.
Overview
The duties of an Industrial Production Worker consist of tasks such as preparation for production, monitoring production and so on in a mechanised unit and as per instructions and specifications provided. This job also requires adherence to food and personal safety guidelines at every stage during production.
Where they work
- Food processing units
- Food processing companies
- Cottage industries
- Self Help Groups
- NGOs
- Projects financed by CSR funds and so on
Work environment
Work is for 5 to 6 days a week. Shift duties may be there and overtime is common. (The card's work-environment sentence begins mid-way, so the daily hours are missing.)
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field.
Skills and interests
This career might suit you if…
- You are physically fit
- You pay attention to details while working
- You are comfortable working in a team
Eligibility and education roadmap
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment. NSQF course levels, entry requirements and availability change — verify with the training provider.
- 1Minimum qualification: after completing class 8 and being 18 years of age you can enrol for National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF) Level 2 Industrial Production Worker training.
Forms, exams and applications
Exam names above are as printed in the source card. Application windows, eligibility and syllabi change — always check the official notification for current dates.
Where to apply
This list of institutes is indicative only.
Government institutes
- Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs), located in various States/UTs across India
- National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management (NIFTEM), Kundli, Haryana
- Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI), Mysore, Karnataka
- Indian Institute of Food Processing Technology (IIFPT), Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
Private institutes
Please check if the institute is affiliated and accredited before applying.
- Symbiosis Institute of Health Sciences (SIHS), Pune, Maharashtra
- Lovely Professional University (LPU), Phagwara, Punjab
- Amity University, various campuses across India
These institute lists are indicative examples from the source card, not a ranked or complete directory. Always verify accreditation on the institute's official website.
Career outcomes
Growth path
- 1Assistant Industrial Production Unit Worker
- 2Industrial Production Unit Worker
- 3Production Supervisor
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Student action plan
What you can do this month
- Read this whole roadmap and note any subjects, exams or institutes you don't recognise yet.
- Talk to a teacher or school counsellor about how your current subjects connect to Any Stream.
- Look for a school club, competition or online course related to building.
- Shortlist 2–3 institutes from the list above and check their official website for current admission details.
- Save this career and compare it with 1–2 others you're considering.
Example from the field
Navendu Mishra — Working in the social sector, he always wanted to start something on his own. Since he came from the 'agriculture belt of India', he was fascinated with the idea of milling his own oil. This thought was the beginning of Shree Ghani. Initially he sought the support of another local proprietor. He mills coconut, sesame seed, groundnut and mustard seed oils, to name a few, and within two years he has many customers in place.
Source: a personal interview, as credited on the printed card — no public page to link to.
This profile is shared for training/educational purposes only, as printed in the source card.
Sources and update notice
- Career card source: Exploring Career Paths with Career Cards, Volume 2, printed page 943 (NCERT / UNICEF India / PSSCIVE Bhopal, First Edition, April 2025).
- Income source: https://www.ambitionbox.com/profile/food-production-salary
- Last reviewed on this site: 2026-08-21
The example from the field is credited to a personal interview, so no link is shown. The card's work-environment line begins mid-sentence.
Eligibility, fees, exam patterns and admissions change often. Always verify current details on official institute, exam-body or government websites before making decisions.