Slaughterers and Meat Packers

Top 3 Slaughterers Jobs

  • Unloaders - Adecco - Columbus,OH

    Unloader Location: Columbus, OH Pay Rate: $17.00 per hour Shift: Tuesday - Saturday | 11:00 AM - 7:30 PM Now Hiring: Warehouse Unloaders Adecco is currently hiring...

  • Baker - Giant Eagle - Columbus,OH

    Job Summary Our Baker is a key player in making sure our Bakery products look and taste amazing. In addition to providing unparalleled guest service, you'll be responsible for using the best ingredients to craft the most delicious...

  • Warehouse Merchandise Processor - $17/hr - Victoria's Secret - Grove City,OH

    Why You Belong Here At Victoria's Secret & Co, you'll join a world-leading specialty retail brand recognized globally for innovation and excellence in lingerie and fashion. You'll work alongside industry leaders to set the standard for what a retail...

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Top 3 Meat Packers Jobs

  • Baker - Giant Eagle - Columbus,OH

    Job Summary Our Baker is a key player in making sure our Bakery products look and taste amazing. In addition to providing unparalleled guest service, you'll be responsible for using the best ingredients to craft the most delicious...

  • Grocery Store Team Member - Market District - Columbus,OH

    Job Summary Giant Eagle and Market District are seeking enthusiastic, customer-focused Team Members who are passionate about food, people, and serving the communities we operate in. Every Team Member plays a vital role in bringing...

  • Warehouse Merchandise Processor - $17/hr - Victoria's Secret - Grove City,OH

    Why You Belong Here At Victoria's Secret & Co, you'll join a world-leading specialty retail brand recognized globally for innovation and excellence in lingerie and fashion. You'll work alongside industry leaders to set the standard for what a retail...

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What Slaughterers and meat packers Do

Perform nonroutine or precision functions involving the preparation of large portions of meat. Work may include specialized slaughtering tasks, cutting standard or premium cuts of meat for marketing, making sausage, or wrapping meats. Work typically occurs in slaughtering, meat packing, or wholesale establishments. Excludes Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers who perform routine meat cutting.


Slaughterer and meat packer Salaries

  • 2020 employment: 79,700
  • May 2021 median annual wage: $29,900

Job Outlook for Slaughterers and meat packers

Projected employment change, 2020-30:

  • Number of new jobs: 3,400
  • Growth rate: 4 percent (Slower than average)

How to Become a Slaughterer or meat packer

Education and training:

  • Typical entry-level education: No formal educational credential
  • Work experience in a related occupation: None
  • Typical on-the-job training: Short-term on-the-job training

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