Slaughterers and Meat Packers

Top 3 Slaughterers Jobs

  • Loss Prevention Clerk - Costco - Columbus,OH

    Costco Wholesale Corp. - - Responsibilities: Protects company assets from internal and external theft; Observes and reports potential safety and security hazards ...

  • Fulfillment/Shipment 6am shift - Altar'd State - Columbus,OH

    Altar'd State - - Responsibilities: Provide excellent guest service and build guest relationships; Drive revenue by meeting sales associate goals; Maintain a clean, well-organized store environment and assist in merchandising; Handle register...

  • Asset Protection Detective, Easton - Full Time - Macy’s - Columbus,OH

    Macy's Inc. - 4141 Brighton Rose Way - Responsibilities: Use surveillance techniques to identify and apprehend shoplifters and dishonest employees; Prepare reports on theft incidents, investigations, and audits; Research and provide statements...

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Top 3 Meat Packers Jobs

  • Apprentice Meat Cutter - Giant Eagle - Columbus,OH

    Giant Eagle - 3061 Kingsdale Center [Meat Clerk / Butcher] As a Meat Cutter at Giant Eagle, you'll: Assist in maintaining meat cooler and freezer efficiency by unloading deliveries; Rotate and check code dates on products to ensure customer...

  • Meat Wrapper / Sanitation - Costco - Columbus,OH

    Costco Wholesale Corp. - - Responsibilities: Wraps and labels meat products using wrapping machine; Stocks display cases and operates meat grinder; Cleans and sanitizes meat department, including meat room, cooler, equipment, and utensils;...

  • Meat Wrapper / FT Columbus, OH - Save-A-Lot - Columbus,OH

    PurposeThe Meat Wrapper learns the skills of handling fresh meat and other meat products, safe, sanitary and efficient operation of the meat department, ordering and inventory, equipment operations, and merchandising according to standards set by 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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