Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 52'612 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 53'328 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 53'050 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 54'000 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 57'200 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 60'374 |
Top HR
Swiss professionsFood
Maschinenführer/in oder Anlagenführer/in (Nahrungsmittel)
You operate production plants for food manufacturing
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
You operate machines, monitor recipes, and ensure quality in food production.
In modern food production, you take charge of complex manufacturing processes. You control linked machines, check raw materials, and guarantee top quality standards. Your careful work ensures fresh and long-lasting products reach the market safely. You blend technical know-how with a strong focus on hygiene.
FieldFood
Education pathSpecialisation / Professional Function
IndustryIndustrial Food Production
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02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Strong salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Food Salesman. Based on 171 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
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| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 54'650 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 53'298 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 51'295 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 55'750 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Berne | CHF 55'900 | 13 |
| Zurich | CHF 54'520 | 32 |
| Vaud | CHF 50'591 | 13 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade / Wholesaling | CHF 53'314 | 128 |
| Consumer / Luxury goods industry | CHF 52'300 | 7 |
| Catering / Hotel | CHF 51'600 | 11 |
| Service sector in general | CHF 51'100 | 5 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Lebensmitteltechnologe/-technologin EFZ oder Anlagenführer/in EFZ
Official education path
Training is provided through initial vocational education in the food sector or as a plant operator.
Typical training path
Lebensmitteltechnologe/-technologin EFZ oder Anlagenführer/in EFZ
Prerequisites
- Berufliche Grundbildung als Lebensmitteltechnologe/-technologin EFZ
- Berufliche Grundbildung als Anlagenführer/in EFZ
Requirements
- High sense of responsibility
- Reliability
- Production and plant know-how
Where this can lead
Career changers from other food sectors receive targeted training on the specific equipment.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Responsibility
- Reliability
- Technical understanding
- Hygiene awareness
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand at the control panel of the production line and constantly adjust the settings for the next batch. While the machines run, you randomly check the consistency and weight of the finished goods.
- You operate several linked machines in a production plant.
- You combine raw materials exactly according to set recipes.
- You monitor the product weight throughout the entire process.
- You continuously check the quality of the finished goods.
- You train career changers on the specific equipment.
- You carefully document all production data and deviations.
Working conditions
You work in industrial production halls in the food sector. There, you ensure the smooth running of production lines.
Where to learn
- Föderation der Schweiz. Nahrungsmittel-Industrien FIAL Thunstrasse 82Postfach 1009, 3000 Bern
- Arbeitsgemeinschaft Lebensmitteltechnologen - Communauté de travail TDAEffingerstrasse 6a, 3001 Bern
Strengths
- Responsibility
- Reliability
- Technical understanding
- Hygiene awareness
Trade-offs
- Physical strain
- Shift work
- Fast pace
- Repetitive tasks
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