Sector
Food Industry
Keyword

Food Curer

Food Preserver

Pickler

Minimum No entry barrier

Not required

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

Preparing pickles of food products by preserving them in flavouring solutions

Mixing ingredients such as salt, vinegar or sugar in barrels, vats or tanks according to a formula

Working on the formula involving pickling or flavouring brine

Dumping the product such as vegetables, fruit, fish, fish eggs or meat into the solution to soak for the specified time

Packing the product in layers in the barrels and ensuring that each layer is covered in the preservative compound

Removing the contents from containers by hand or with a dip net

Knowledge of the saturation process of all the food products

Skilled in handling the rolling barrels and flavouring brines

Knowledge of adequately packing the preserved items

Knowledge of the entire process of pickling the different food items

Manual dexterity

Not applicable

Hardworking

Patient

Focused

Attention to detail

Result-oriented

It is not a desk job

Need not handle a team

Local travelling is not a part of this job role

Part-time work and contractual jobs are available

Work from home option is not available

Working hours
Companies usually work for 6/7 days a week and 9/10 hours everyday. This may vary from company to company

Shift system maybe available

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?
This job is suitable for candidates with One Arm (OA), One Leg (OL), Low Vision (LV) and those who are Hearing Impaired (HH)

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

For freshers - INR 10,000 to INR 15,000 per month

(These figures are indicative and subject to change)

Market Trend of the Healthcare Sector in India

According to IBEF, the Indian food industry is poised for huge growth, increasing its contribution to the world food trade every year. Accounting for about 32 per cent of the country?s total food market, 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. The Indian food and grocery market is the world?s sixth largest, with retail contributing 70 per cent of the sales. It is projected to grow at the rate of 104 per cent, touching US$ 482 billion by 2020. The Indian gourmet food market is currently valued at US$ 1.3 billion and is growing at a CAGR of 20 per cent. It is expected to cross US$ 2.8 billion by 2015.

The food industry in India is set to grow manifold in the coming years because of the demand for quality by consumers. The demand for quality meat is also on the rise in India since the past decade. People are taking care of their protein requirements and are opting for quality meat for the same. This makes the job of a Pickler (Can & Preservation) a good career option in India with a bright future.

Hotels/Restaurants

Preserving units

Food manufacturing companies

Cities and towns across India