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ByLocal Market Research Team
Reviewed by Indeed Flex Editorial Board
Updated January 15, 2026
Industrial & Warehouse
Louisville, KY

Food Production Operative Jobs in Louisville

Temp and flexible food production operative positions in Louisville pay $14.00-$18.00/hr — 6% below the national average, with a cost of living 10% below the U.S. baseline.

$14-$18

Per Hour

$640

Weekly (40hrs)

90

Cost Index

EST

Time Zone

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Quick Facts

Top Industries in Louisville

Logistics
Healthcare
Hospitality
Manufacturing

Monthly Costs

1-Bed Rent$1050
Groceries$300
Transport$75
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About Food Production Operative Jobs in Louisville

Food Production Operatives in Louisville earn $14.00-$18.00/hr, below the national average.

Food Production Operatives work in food manufacturing facilities, operating machinery, packaging products, and ensuring food safety standards are met.

Most food production operative positions in Louisville are available as temporary, part-time, or flexible shifts.

Food Production Operative Pay: Louisville vs Nearby Cities

CityHourly PayCost of Living1-Bed Rent
Louisville, KY$14–$18/hr90$1,050
Dallas, TX$14–$19/hr93$1,450
Austin, TX$14–$21/hr103$1,600
Fort Worth, TX$14–$19/hr93$1,250
Houston, TX$14–$18/hr91$1,300
Worker Proprietary Metric

Worker Affordability Score

Calculated for Food Production Operative in Louisville

2.4x
Tight Budget
66
Hours to pay rent
41%
Rent / gross income
572
Monthly disposable
22% more affordable than US national average

Data based on BLS OEWS wage data and HUD 2024 fair market rents.

What You’ll Actually Earn in Louisville

Monthly Income (40 hrs/wk)
Gross monthly$2,771
Est. taxes (~22%)-$610
Take-home$2,161
After Essential Costs
1-Bed Rent$1,050
Groceries + transport$375
Remaining$736

Based on avg Food Production Operative rate of $16.00/hr at 40 hrs/wk.

Key Responsibilities

  • Operate food production machinery
  • Monitor product quality on production lines
  • Package and label food products
  • Maintain hygiene and cleanliness standards
  • Follow food safety regulations

Skills & Requirements

Key Skills
Attention to detail
Food safety
Machine operation
Quality control
Teamwork
Requirements
  • Food safety awareness
  • Ability to stand for extended periods
  • Attention to detail and quality
  • Flexible schedule availability

Earnings Calculator for Louisville

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$16/hr
$14/hr$18/hr
25 hr
5 hr (Part-time)50 hr (Full-time+)
Weekly
$400
Monthly
$1,732
Yearly
$20,800
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Career Path from Food Production Operative

Food Production Operative

0-2 years

Line Leader

2-4 years

Production Supervisor

4-6 years

Production Manager

6+ years

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Data Sources & Methodology

The information on this page is compiled from the following sources:

  1. [1]
    BLS QCEW — Employment and wage data at state and county level by industry.Visit
  2. [2]
    BLS CES — Monthly survey of ~670,000 worksites providing industry-level employment and earnings data.Visit
  3. [3]
    Census ACS — Demographic, economic, and housing data for communities.Visit
  4. [4]
    Indeed Hiring Lab — Monthly posted-wage data by job title from Indeed job listings.Visit
  5. [5]
    MWPVL — Comprehensive database of distribution center and warehouse locations.Visit
  6. [6]
    DOL/State Labor Depts — Minimum wage rates, tip credits, licensing requirements, and regulations by state.Visit

Data Freshness

CategoryCost of Living
Last Updated2026-01-15
Next Update2027-01-15

We strive to keep all data accurate and up-to-date. Pay rates may vary based on location, experience, and employer.

About this data

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