Food Production Careers

Food production workers in Australia earn between $26 and $34 per hour for entry-level and mid-skilled roles in 2026, with casual workers paid an additional 25 per cent loading on the base rate. Machine operators, forklift-licensed workers, and night-shift roles sit at the upper end of the range. Annual full-time earnings typically run $54,000 to $68,000 base, climbing higher with