Sector
Food Industry
Keyword

Cannery Workers (Can & Preservations )

Canning Worker

Minimum ITI Diploma

Minimum experience of 5 to 10 years in the relevant field

The tasks a Cannery Worker (Can & Preservation) is expected to perform include:

Performing tasks like freezing, preserving and packing food products

Dumping or placing food products in the hopper and then sorting them on the table or conveyor

Sorting or grading products according to the size, colour or quality

Feeding the products into the processing equipment for washing, refrigerating, peeling, coring, pitting, trimming, grinding, dicing, cooking or slicing machines

Trimming, peeling and slicing the products with a knife or paring tool

Feeding the empty containers onto the conveyor or forming machines

Filling the containers by using the scoop and filling form or manually by hands

Counting and weighing processed items according to the specifications

Inspecting and weighing the filled containers to ensure the product conforms to quality and weight standards

Placing the filled containers on trays, racks or into boxes

Loading, moving or stacking the containers by hand or hand truck

Cleaning the glass jar containers using an air hose

Skilled in sorting and grading products according to size, colour or quality

Knowledge of using equipment used for various functions in preserving

Knowledge of food safety and handling procedures

Proficient in using a knife or paring tool

Skilled at testing the product to confirm its quality

Knowledge of the weight standards

Skilled in using an air hose and hand truck

Not applicable

Detail-oriented

Safety-oriented

Hardworking

Self-motivated

It is not a desk job

Need not supervise a team

Local travelling is not a part of this job role

Part-time work and contractual jobs maybe available

Work from home option is not available

Working hours

Companies usually work for 6/7 days a week and 8/9 hours everyday. This may vary from company to company

Shift system maybe available

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?
No

This job is not listed as hazardous or dangerous as per The Factories Act, 1948 (section 87)

For candidates with experience of 5 to 10 years - INR 6,000 to INR 7, 000 per month

(These figures are indicative and subject to change)

The Food Industry in India

The Indian Brand Equity Foundation in their report on the Food Industry of India have referred to this industry as the highest profit incurring sector considering the scope it has to offer for value addition. In particular the food processing industry in India has been recognized as a high-priority area. This is because the food processing industry is one of the largest industries in India and is ranked fifth in terms of production, consumption, export and expected growth.

India has been known as the original home of sugar and sugarcane. Indian mythology supports the above fact as it contains legends showing the origin of sugarcane. India is the second largest producer of sugarcane next to Brazil. Presently, about 4 million hectares of land is under sugarcane cultivation with an average yield of 70 tons per hectare. This industry involves a total capital investment of INR 1,250 crore and provides employment to 2.86 lakh workers. Between 2nd October and 20th October, the cane harvest in India has reportedly jumped 12% to 392.2 MT, according to the SGS survey conducted across the states of Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh.

With all these figures in consideration, it is safe to say that the demand for a Cannery Worker (Can & Preservations) will surely increase in the coming years.

Food processing units

Food preserving and canning units

Cities and towns across India