Slaughterers and Meat Packers

Top 3 Slaughterers Jobs

  • GENERAL CLEANER - Licking/Knox Goodwill Industries - Whitehall,OH

    Complete all assigned cleaning task per contract requirements. Comply with all production and quality control standards. Attend all training requirements as directed by supervisor. Other duties as assigned Qualifications:Must have Federal Real ID...

  • Animal Care Specialist - Petco - Columbus,OH

    Driven work that makes a difference for pets and people. A welcoming, inclusive team environment. Opportunities to learn, grow, and explore career paths. A fun, fast-paced role where no two days are the same. The pay ranges outlined below are...

  • GENERAL CLEANER - Licking & Knox Goodwill - Columbus,OH

    General Cleaner- Full time/2nd Shift Licking/Knox Goodwill Industries, Inc. Location: DSCC/ 401 N. Yearling Road, Whitehall, Ohio...

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Top 3 Meat Packers Jobs

  • Butcher - Full Time - Whole Foods - Columbus,OH

    Performs duties relating to the cutting, preparation, display, and selling of meat products. All Whole Foods Market Retail jobs require ensuring a positive company image by providing courteous, friendly, and efficient service to customers and Team...

  • Prepared Foods Team Member - Giant Eagle - Groveport,OH

    Our Sales Clerks are responsible for help ensuring our guests needs are met. Our Sales Clerks are assigned to a primary area, but, in addition to your primary area, you will also be fully trained and able to assist customers in other all areas of the...

  • Meat/Produce Team Associate - Wal Mart - Dublin,OH

    Why is Walmart America's leading grocery store? Our customers tell us one of the biggest reasons is our hard-working and happy-to-help fresh food and grocery associates. Join our food and grocery team and you will make important decisions about the...

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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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