Slaughterers and Meat Packers

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  • Warehouse Associate - Grimco - Columbus,OH

    Company Description Do you want to work for a company where the people are the purpose? At Grimco, our Warehouse Associates aren't just part of a team – they're a vital part of our operations, driving the...

  • Loss Prevention Associate - Hobby Lobby - Columbus,OH

    Do you have EXPERIENCE IN RETAIL LOSS PREVENTION and want to work for a company that still believes in apprehending and prosecuting criminals? The Loss...

  • Sanitation - New Horizons Baking Company - Columbus,OH

    About New Horizons New Horizons Baking Company has been in operation since 1967. We produce ready-to-eat hamburger buns and English muffins for some of the most iconic brands. We currently serve over 2,000 quick service restaurants across...

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Top 3 Meat Packers Jobs

  • Warehouse Associate - Grimco - Columbus,OH

    Company Description Do you want to work for a company where the people are the purpose? At Grimco, our Warehouse Associates aren't just part of a team – they're a vital part of our operations, driving the...

  • Sanitation - New Horizons Baking Company - Columbus,OH

    About New Horizons New Horizons Baking Company has been in operation since 1967. We produce ready-to-eat hamburger buns and English muffins for some of the most iconic brands. We currently serve over 2,000 quick service restaurants across...

  • Warehouse Pick Pack - Adecco - Groveport,OH

    Adecco - JobID: US_EN_99_027302_2482203 [Material Handler / Freight Handler] As a Picker/Packer at Adecco, you'll: Pick items from shelves according to order specifications; Pack items securely for shipping; Maintain accurate inventory...

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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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*Some content used by permission of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor.

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