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
Springer/in (Nahrungsmittel)
You step in for the food production team wherever staff is currently short
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
Experienced specialists temporarily take over various production roles, ensuring smooth daily operations
In the Swiss food industry, you are the flexible backbone of production. As Springer/in (Nahrungsmittel), you step in wherever short-term support is needed. Your years of experience make you an indispensable asset to machine operators and line managers. You ensure smooth operations and quickly adapt to new tasks.
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
+2% over decadeView as table
| 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
Official education path
Entry requires completed initial training as a food technologist with several years of professional experience in the company.
Typical training path
Lebensmitteltechnologe/-technologin EFZ
Prerequisites
- Berufliche Grundbildung als Lebensmitteltechnologe/-technologin EFZ
Requirements
- Mental flexibility
- Quick thinking
- Knowledge of the entire operation
- Good memory
- Ability to maintain an overview
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Mental flexibility
- Quick mindset shift
- Operational knowledge
- Maintaining an overview
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand at a new production line and take over machine control while the team discusses the handover. You keep track of all ongoing processes and step in immediately if needed.
- You temporarily take charge of production lines and machines.
- You coordinate workflows at various locations in the plant.
- You ensure compliance with hygiene and safety standards.
- You train new staff on current production procedures.
- You analyze machine faults and initiate immediate corrective actions.
- You document production data and report deviations to management.
Working conditions
You work in food production, usually in factories or processing plants. Your work area covers various production halls and machine sections of the company.
Where to learn
- Föderation der Schweiz. Nahrungsmittel-Industrien FIAL Thunstrasse 82Postfach 1009, 3000 Bern
- Arbeitsgemeinschaft Lebensmitteltechnologen - Communauté de travail TDAEffingerstrasse 6a, 3001 Bern
Strengths
- Mental flexibility
- Quick mindset shift
- Operational knowledge
- Maintaining an overview
Trade-offs
- Rotating positions
- Time pressure
- Physical strain
- Irregular hours
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