Food Industry Needs Skilled Technicians

Food Online was broadcasting live at Process Expo 2015 in Chicago, recording podcasts with key attendees at the show. Todd Schnick, host of Food Online Voices, spoke with influential industry leaders about hot topics in food and beverage manufacturing. These podcasts address the latest in technology and processes as described by individuals who are driving developments in food safety, processing, and packaging.

Gerald Lessard, vp and COO of West Liberty Foods, a meat products manufacturer, describes the challenges facing food manufacturers and original equipment manufacturers in attracting, training and keeping skilled technicians. Lessard is a board member of a consortium that announced a new certification program for food industry technicians during Process Expo. He describes how the program, which covers both mechanical and electrical processes, will help prepare technicians for growth in an industry seeking more skilled employees to replace a growing number of veteran retirees.

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